Jason Rojas

“I think this is an attempt to have a more balanced approach to the revenue side of the budget, in terms of who’s contributing,” Rep. Jason Rojas, co-chairman of the Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee, tells www.CtMirror.org, referring to legislators' ongoing discussions about whether the state should raise taxes on the very rich.

What a great story. Manchester groups and the board of education working together to provide new skills and job opportunities for high school students while addressing the lack of diversity among emergency responders. We need more of this. -- Jason

Representative Jason Rojas, House chairman for the legislature’s Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee, issued the following statement Wednesday after Gov. Ned Lamont unveiled his proposal for a two-year budget.

Rep. Jason Rojas chairs the General Assembly’s first 2019 meeting of the Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee.

Rep. Jason Rojas and his East Hartford legislative colleagues will hold a community conversation with residents to discuss their concerns and issues facing the state from 6 p.m. to 7 on Monday, Jan. 7, in the East Hartford Library.

Rep. Jason Rojas and his colleagues who represent Manchester will meet with residents to discuss issues and concerns from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 4, on the 2nd floor of Manchester Town Hall, 41 Center St.

There is still time to get quality and affordable health insurance coverage! With several new plan structures available this year, Access Health CT has decided to extend their enrollment period until Tuesday, Jan. 15.

This Saturday, Dec. 15, is the last day to enroll for health insurance through Access Health CT, so if you or anyone else you know is interested, then don’t delay.