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Larson Condemns Hateful Threats Against Senator Matt Lesser

October 28, 2025

Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement condemning recent threats made against State Senator Matt Lesser.

Issues:Human RightsJudicialLocal

Larson Statement on Hurricane Melissa

October 28, 2025

Press Release

East Hartford, CT – Today, with Hurricane Melissa expected to make landfall in Jamaica, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement.

Issues:Foreign PolicyLocal

Larson Statement on the Release of Zia from ICE Custody

October 16, 2025

Press Release

East Hartford, CT - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement on Zia's release from ICE custody. Zia is an Afghan visa holder who was detained by masked ICE agents at his July green card appointment in East Hartford.

Issues:Human RightsImmigrationJudicialLocalStanding Up to Trump and ‘DOGE’

Larson Announces Bill to Protect Funding for WIC Benefits During Government Shutdown

October 8, 2025

Press Release

East Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) announced the Continuity and Reimbursement for Essential Nutrition (CARE) for WIC During Shutdowns Act with Rep. Gabe Amo (RI-01) to protect access to nutrition benefits during the Republican government shutdown.

Issues:Affordability and the EconomyChildren and FamiliesLocal

Larson Demands Trump Officials Reinstate Canceled Projects to Lower Energy Costs

October 8, 2025

Press Release

East Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) demanded U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright immediately reinstate funding for clean energy projects canceled by the Trump White House as political retaliation during the government shutdown.

Issues:Energy And EnvironmentGrantsLocalStanding Up to Trump and ‘DOGE’

Rep. Larson with striking UAW Local 379 workers outside Cummins – Jacobs Vehicle Systems in Bloomfield

Larson Congratulates UAW Local 379 Members on New Contract with Cummins – Jacobs Vehicle Systems

October 6, 2025

Press Release

East Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement applauding news of a new contract between UAW Local 379, representing nearly 240 workers in Bloomfield, and Cummins – Jacobs Vehicle Systems.

Issues:LaborLocal

Larson Statement on UAW Local 379 Strike at Cummins – Jacobs Vehicle Systems Bloomfield Facility

October 3, 2025

Press Release

East Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after UAW Local 379, representing nearly 240 members at Cummins - Jacobs Vehicle Systems in Bloomfield, went on strike.

Issues:LaborLocal

Connecticut Congressional Delegation Slams Trump Cancellation of Clean Energy Projects

October 3, 2025

Press Release

Hartford, CT – Today, the Connecticut Congressional delegation released the following statement on the Trump Administration’s cancellation of $53 million of grants to Connecticut organizations working on clean energy projects.

Issues:Affordability and the EconomyEnergy And EnvironmentGrantsLocalStanding Up to Trump and ‘DOGE’

Connecticut Congressional Members Announce New $10.855 Billion Sikorsky Contract

September 29, 2025

Press Release

Washington, D.C. — Today, Reps. John B. Larson (CT-01), Joe Courtney (CT-02), Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), and Jim Himes (CT-04), and Senators Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy, announced a $10,855,000,000 contract award from the United States Marine Corps to Sikorsky Aircraft Corp for the procurement of up to 99 new CH-53K helicopters, with work to be performed from 2029-2034:

Issues:Connecticut ManufacturingConnecticut’s Defense IndustryLocal

Hartford Prints! celebrates reopening downtown

September 26, 2025

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News 8: Hartford Prints! celebrates reopening downtown

HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Stationary and gift boutique Hartford Prints! celebrated its grand reopening in downtown Hartford with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday.

Issues:LocalSecuring Federal Funding

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