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May 9, 2022
MIDDLETOWN (Middletown Press) — Some $5.5 million of the city’s $21 million in American Rescue Act Plan funds was recently allocated to projects, including the expansion of summer and arts programming for families, and connecting those with mental health needs with key services.
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State Senator Saud Anwar, South Windsor Mayor Liz Pendleton, Councilwoman Erica Evans, and Rep. Larson
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State Senator Saud Anwar, South Windsor Mayor Liz Pendleton, Councilwoman Erica Evans, and Rep. Larson

May 4, 2022

Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) announced South Windsor has received $9.1 million in federal aid from the American Rescue Plan, legislation Larson helped author and pass. Larson joined members of the Town Council and town staff at Nevers Park to discuss the town’s use of American Rescue Plan funding to support mental health initiatives.

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Manchester General Manager Steve Stephanou, Little Theatre of Manchester Executive Director Dwayne Harris, Rep. Larson, Manchester Mayor Jay Moran, and MACC Charities Executive Director Beth Stafford
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Manchester General Manager Steve Stephanou, Little Theatre of Manchester Executive Director Dwayne Harris, Rep. Larson, Manchester Mayor Jay Moran, and MACC Charities Executive Director Beth Stafford 

May 3, 2022

Manchester, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) joined Manchester Mayor Jay Moran and local small businesses and organizations in Manchester to highlight the impact of the American Rescue Plan.

“Democrats passed the American Rescue Plan to get communities back on their feet and money in people’s pockets as we recover from this pandemic,” said Larson. “The record funds we secured have been invested in the services that give back to the community and businesses and non-profits that make Manchester such a special place.” 

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Larson looks at library archives with Reference Librarian Lynn Gardner
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Larson looks at library archives with Reference Librarian Lynn Gardner

March 31, 2022

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $3.7 million grant to Community Solutions International, Inc., New York, New York, for renovation of its Swift Factory business incubator in Hartford, Connecticut. This grant is funded by the American Rescue Plan.

March 28, 2022
Hartford, CT (WTNH) – More federal funding is on the way to support Mothers United Against Violence and their Victim Impact Project.
March 28, 2022
Hartford, CT (Hartford Courant) - For years, Deborah Davis and her colleagues at Mothers United Against Violence have sought to help people at the worst moments of their lives. They have organized vigils for victims of gun violence in Hartford, provided emotional support to grieving parents and guided victims through an often-intimidating criminal justice system.
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Rep. Larson with Mothers United Against Violence
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Rep. Larson with Mothers United Against Violence

March 25, 2022
Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01), Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Chris Murphy (D-CT), and Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin joined Mothers United Against Violence leaders Henrietta Beckman, Rev. Henry Brown, and Deborah Davis at their North End headquarters in Hartford, to announce $300,000 in new funding for their Victim Impact Project.
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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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Bridge in Rep Larson District
March 10, 2022
Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) voted to fund $6.38 million in Community Project Funding that he previously secured for the First District.
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