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Washington, D.C. - Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) commended Coach Dan Hurley's decision to stay at the University of Connecticut to coach Men's Basketball.
"The Lakers made a hard run at College Basketball's most talented and innovative coach. What they underestimated is that character still matters.
The conference brought together leaders from across the state and nation to discuss opportunities for public service in Connecticut and how to promote a stronger culture of service throughout the state—especially among young people.
The Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Hartford, GYL Financial Synergies, and More Perfect teamed up for the event.
Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) joined Rep. Jahana Hayes (CT-05), Rep. Joe Courtney (CT-02), Rep. Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), and Rep. Jim Himes (CT-04) to introduce the Save Our Small (SOS) Farms Act of 2024. This legislation improves the farm safety net and expands federal crop insurance by allowing small farms to better access crop insurance policies often limited to large, commercial farms to protect their businesses.
Gov. Ned Lamont, Sen. Blumenthal, Cong. Larson, AmeriCorps CEO Michael Smith, Hartford Mayor Arunan Arulampalam, and West Hartford Mayor Shari Cantor were among the speakers outlining plans for new service opportunities in Connecticut and nationally at the first-ever Connecticut Service Symposium on Wednesday, May 29. The event was held at the 1877 Club at the University of Hartford in West Hartford.
Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01), alongside Connecticut Foodshare and Forge City Works, announced the opening of The Grocery on Broad, aimed at increasing access to wholesome foods for people facing food insecurity in Hartford’s Frog Hollow neighborhood.
In the works for two years, a food shopping alternative in one of Connecticut’s most impoverished neighborhoods will open May 30, offering a new approach in a city struggling to build a viable ecosystem that delivers fresh, healthful groceries.
Washington, D.C. - Today, members of the Connecticut Congressional Delegation announced $535.8 million in federal Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCV) funding for residents in need of affordable housing options.
SOUTHINGTON, CT — The work of a Southington High School artist will be on display at the U.S. Capitol for a year after her self-portrait caught the eye of the town's representative in Congress.
The Southington Board of Education May 9 recognized SHS junior Emma Kieltyka for winning the Congressional Art Competition for Connecticut’s 1st District for her self-portrait, which is entitled "Metamorphosis."
U.S. Rep. John Larson, D-1st District, made the announcement official Friday, May 10. His office oversaw the competition.
East Hartford, CT - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) announced Southington High School student Emma Kieltyka as the winner of this year’s Congressional Art Competition for Connecticut’s First District, for her self-portrait, Metamorphosis.