BRISTOL – Rep. Joe Hoxha joined school officials and teachers, along with Bristol Mayor Jeff Caggiano, for the ribbon cutting of the Edgewood Pre-Kindergarten Academy in Bristol.

The new program, housed in Edgewood Elementary School, will bring together hundreds of district pre-kindergarten students into the same building to consolidate learning and instruction. Rep. Hoxha toured the new program with local families to get a sense of its curriculum, and even shot some hoops with students.

To learn…

HARTFORD- State Representative Joe Hoxha (R-78) earned a 100% voting record for all roll call votes taken on the floor of the House of Representatives during the 2023 legislative session.

The House Clerk’s Office recently released data showing that Rep. Hoxha had cast a total of 368 votes, giving him a perfect record.

“I’m proud to represent the 78th District in Hartford and I remain committed to voting on every piece of legislation while I’m representing Bristol and Plymouth,” said Rep. Hoxha. “It…

HARTFORD – The state’s Department of Labor is reporting an increase in fraudulent unemployment claims, a problem affecting both employers and residents who are receiving notices that benefit claims have been filed in their names.

The department’s Integrity Unit is a source for assistance, and it’s important that if you’re an employer, that you let staff know right away if you’ve been linked to a fraudulent claim.

According to the DOL, many people don’t realize they are a victim of ID theft until…

PLYMOUTH – State Representative Joe Hoxha (R-78) and Sen. Henri Martin (R-31) would like to invite residents to join them for a Post Session Legislative Update that is open to everyone who wants to learn more about bills that passed during the 2023 Legislative Session, as well as state-government related issues that may impact them.

WHEN: Tuesday, July 18

TIME: 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

WHERE: Chute Gates Steakhouse, 372 Main Street, Plymouth

With the conclusion of the 2023 legislative session, the event…

BRISTOL – State Representative Joe Hoxha (R-78), Rep. Cara Pavalock-D’Amato (R-77) and Sen. Henri Martin (R-31) would like to invite Bristol residents to join them for their monthly legislative coffee hour Friday, July 7th at Rodd’s Restaurant in Bristol.

WHEN: Friday, July 7

TIME: 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.

WHERE: Rodd’s Restaurant, 854 Farmington Ave., Bristol  

With the conclusion of the 2023 legislative session, the event is an opportunity for residents to speak with the lawmakers about legislation…

HARTFORD – State Representatives Joe Hoxha (R-78), Cara Pavalock-D’Amato (R-77) and Sen. Martin voted in favor of the state’s $51.1 billion biennium budget that honors the fiscal controls put into place by staying below the spending, bonding, and volatility caps.

One of the most notable inclusions in the biennium budget comes in the way of $800 million in tax relief over the biennium, something Rep. Pavalock-D’Amato, Rep. Hoxha, Sen. Martin and their Republican colleagues championed last spring.…

BRISTOL – State Representatives Cara Pavalock-D’Amato (R-77), Joe Hoxha (R-78) and State Senator Henri Martin (R-31) will be hosting a Post-Session Legislative Update at the Bristol Public Library on Wednesday, June 14.

WHERE:

Bristol Public Library, 5 High Street

WHEN:

Wednesday, June 14
6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

If you want to discuss the 2023 legislative session, have questions about state government, are experiencing an issue with a state agency, or have comments you’d like to share, this event…

TERRYVILLE – State Representative Joe Hoxha (R-78) would like to invite residents to join him for his monthly legislative coffee hour this Friday at the Eagle’s Nest in Terryville.

WHEN: May 19
TIME: 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
WHERE: Eagle’s Nest Restaurant, 163 Main St., Terryville

The lawmaker hosts these events to provide an opportunity for constituents to speak with him about legislation, answer any questions they may have about state government, or discuss any other items that may affect residents.…

BRISTOL – Rep. Joe Hoxha, R-Bristol, joined members of the Bristol legislative delegation and Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz in welcoming $6.8 million in funding for much-needed safety upgrades and other enhancements on Route 72 in Bristol.

The grant, which was approved by the Community Investment Fund 2030 (CIF) Board, will be used toward the city’s Route 72 Corridor Improvement Plan which is focused on pedestrian safety enhancements, traffic calming and streetscape improvements along Riverside Avenue…

BRISTOL – State Representative Joe Hoxha (R-78) voted Thursday evening in support of H.B. 6752, which would put guardrails in place for virtual currency transactions at kiosks and add regulations to help prevent scammers from targeting Connecticut residents.

Rep. Hoxha, a sitting member of the Banking Committee, helped craft the bill, titled “An Act Concerning Digital Assets,” which would authorize the Banking Commissioner to adopt, amend and rescind regulations for digital assets and establishes…