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Connecticut officials are expressing concerns about what a federal funding freeze could mean for families across the state, saying they'll do what they can to provide support for residents in the coming days and months.
The White House planned to pause federal grants and loans starting Tuesday night, but a federal judge temporarily blocked it before it could take effect.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Connecticut’s Congressional Delegation urged farmers in Connecticut to report losses from extreme weathers events in 2023 and 2024 to the Connecticut Department of Agriculture (CT DoAg).
Hartford, CT - Today, members of the Connecticut Congressional Delegation and Governor Ned Lamont announced $11.6 million in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding from the Federal Rail Administration (FRA) to increase and extend service along the CTrail Hartford Line.
Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) congratulated his constituent, Bette Marafino of West Hartford, who led the National WEP/GPO Repeal Task Force, after she introduced President Biden to sign the repeal of WEP/GPO into law.
Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) congratulated former Senator Christopher J. Dodd for receiving the Presidential Citizens Medal from President Biden.
More than $9.8 million in “competitive federal funding” to be used for four municipal park development projects is being awarded, according to Gov. Ned Lamont and the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.
According to Lamont and other officials, the money is going to:
Bridgeport, receiving $1,062,454 for a project dubbed “Sliver by the River that will transform a vacant lot into a three-acre riverside park.”
East Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement:
East Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement on the passing of former Connecticut Governor M. Jodi Rell.