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Hartford, CT – U.S. Representative John B. Larson (D-Conn.-01), U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), U.S. Representative Joe Courtney (D-Conn.-02), and Governor Ned Lamont announced a $20 million grant from the Federal Aviation Administration’s FY2022 Airport Terminal Program for Bradley International Airport.
Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) visited the Farmers Market at Billings Forge in Hartford to announce $250,000 in new federal funding to combat food insecurity. Rep. Larson secured this funding as part of the Fiscal Year 2022 government funding package, which was signed into law this March by President Biden. With these funds, Connecticut Foodshare and Forge City Works are partnering to launch the Neighborhood Grocery program.
Hartford, CT - Today, the Connecticut Congressional Delegation announced that seven libraries across the state have been awarded federal funds to aid their economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. The grant, funded by the American Rescue Plan and awarded by the National Endowment for the Humanities, will allow libraries in rural and or historically underserved communities to retain and rehire workers, reopen sites and facilities, and expand educational programs.
Hartford, CT – As June marks the start of Great Outdoors Month, the Connecticut Congressional Delegation announced that the U.S. Department of Interior has awarded a $3.94 million grant from the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) to the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP). The funding will help improve local public parks and outdoor recreation access for Connecticut residents.
Roca Executive Vice President of Women & 2Gen Sunindiya Bhalla, Rep. Larson, Assistant Director of Roca Hartford Young Mothers’ Program Naimah Spann, Roca CEO and Founder Molly Baldwin, Director of Constituent Services for Rep. Larson Lisa Perrone
Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) visited Roca Hartford to announce $1 million in city funding from the American Rescue Plan COVID relief legislation for their Young Mothers’ Program.
Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) announced $7.5 million in funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for East Hartford’s Raytheon Technologies to partner with the Department of Energy to develop clean hydrogen technology.
State Senator Saud Anwar, South Windsor Mayor Liz Pendleton, Councilwoman Erica Evans, and Rep. Larson
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.
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
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.”