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Rep. Larson and Rep. Garibay with the staff of the Blue Dragonfly gift shop in Windsor
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Rep. Larson and Rep. Garibay with the staff of the Blue Dragonfly gift shop in Windsor

March 23, 2022
Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) joined Windsor Mayor Don Trinks, Deputy Mayor Lisa Bress, and State Representative Jane Garibay to visit local sites and businesses downtown that received COVID relief funding from the American Rescue Plan.
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Winners of Congressional App Challenge
March 11, 2022
Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) announced that First District schools and libraries have received $11.5 million to date from the American Rescue Plan’s Emergency Connectivity Fund program (ECF).
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Friday, January 28, 2022 – 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM

On Friday, January 28th at 11 am, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01), Governor Ned Lamont, Lieutenant Governor Susan Bysiewicz will hold a virtual press conference as part of Earned Income Tax Credit Awareness Day to highlight the significance of the Earned Income Tax Credit.

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January 11, 2022
The Connecticut Congressional delegation on Tuesday announced the state has received a record $159.9 million for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) to help families keep their homes warm and pay their energy bills this winter.
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November 2, 2021
According to New Report, Child Tax Credit Tax Cuts are Generating Nearly $20 Billion in Local Economic Activity Each Month Nationwide, Supporting Local Businesses and Jobs
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September 29, 2021
Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is directing nearly $10 million in federal Coronavirus Relief Funding and American Recovery Plan Act funding to support Connecticut’s dairy and aquaculture industries, which experienced significant market disruptions during the pandemic, negatively impacting sales.
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Speaker Nancy Pelosi
September 8, 2021
Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) hosted House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to celebrate the expanded Biden Child Tax Credit, passed earlier this year as part of House Democrats’ American Rescue Plan.
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August 27, 2021
Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after the Supreme Court rejected President Biden’s moratorium on evictions.
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Bridge in Rep Larson District
August 5, 2021

BRISTOL – Congressman John Larson of Connecticut’s first district reminded others that with the passing of the federal eviction moratorium that there are still options for state residents to tackle their rental issues.

Larson said he is cosponsoring legislation to reinstate the moratorium. However while that process continues, residents may still apply for up to $15,000 in rental assistance and $1,500 in electrical assistance through UniteCT. More can be learned online or residents may call 1-844-864-8328. The program is funded through American Rescue Plan dollars.

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August 4, 2021
Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) applauded the announcement that President Biden has extended the eviction moratorium.