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Rep. Larson, Hartford Public Library President and CEO Bridget Quinn, and Hartford Mayor Arunan Arulampalam
April 1, 2026

Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) announced $500,000 in new federal funding with Mayor Arunan Arulampalam to support renovations and restoration efforts at Hartford Public Library, ahead of an anticipated full reopening of the Downtown Library on Main Street later this year. 

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CONNSTEP President and CEO Beatriz Gutierrez, Infinity Fuel Cell and Hydrogen, Inc. President & CEO William Smith, and Rep. Larson
March 13, 2026

Windsor, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) announced $350,000 in new federal funding for CONNSTEP at Infinity Fuel Cell and Hydrogen, Inc. in Windsor, to strengthen the competitiveness of Connecticut’s small and medium-sized manufacturers and grow the state’s hydrogen and fuel cell energy industry.  

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Rep. Larson, East Hartford Mayor Connor S. Martin, Fire Chief Kevin Munson, Town Councilor John Morrison, and members of the East Hartford Fire Department
March 11, 2026

East Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) and East Hartford Mayor Connor S. Martin announced $1 million in new federal funding for the East Hartford Fire Department to replace the town’s outdated Fire Station 2 and offer new firefighter training to better combat house fires. 

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Bridge in Rep Larson District
March 6, 2026

March 6, 2026 — U.S. Senator Chris Murphy joined U.S. Representative Jahana Hayes and U.S. Representative John Larson for a visit to EdAdvance’s Early Childhood Learning Center in Torrington to meet with agency leaders and staff to discuss the impact of federal funding cuts and uncertainties on programs serving children, families, and schools across northwest Connecticut.

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Rep. Larson and Hartford Mayor Arunan Arulampalam with Sasa Harriott and students at the Harriott Community Healthcare Academy in Blue Hills
February 18, 2026

Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) announced $1 million in new federal funding to expand the Harriott Community Healthcare Academy, supporting efforts to train new care workers as Connecticut faces a severe healthcare worker shortage.

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Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz, State Rep. Mary Fortier, Bristol Fire Chief Richard Hart, Officer Alec Iurato, Rep. Larson, Chief of Police Mark Morello, and members of the Bristol City Council
February 18, 2026
Bristol, CT – Last night, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) announced $3.15 million in new federal funding for the Bristol Fire and Police Department, to construct the first active shooter training facility for first responders in New England.
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Southington Town Councilor David Zoni, Rep. Larson, Board of Water Commissioners President Bob Berkmoes, Water Department Superintendent Doug Arndt, and Assistant Superintendent Al Fiorillo
January 30, 2026

Southington, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) announced $3 million in new federal funding for the Southington Water Department to construct a new treatment facility to remove dangerous PFAS chemicals from the town’s water supply. 

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Bridge in Rep Larson District
January 22, 2026

Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) voted for a bipartisan government funding package, which includes $10.45 million for community projects in the First Congressional District, defeats the Trump Administration’s plan to eliminate the Department of Education, restores 'DOGE' cuts to lifesaving medical research, and supports new investments in affordable housing.