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Rep. Larson discusses state and federal efforts to help farmers impacted by flooding in the Connecticut River Valley.
Just weeks ago, drought required Kevin Bassette to irrigate rows of lettuce, radishes, kale, Chinese cabbage and pickling cucumbers his family grows in Glastonbury on the Connecticut River’s fertile floodplain.
He didn’t complain. Given a choice of drought or deluge, Bassette would opt for drought. “I prefer bone dry,” he said. “You can always add water. You can’t take it away.”
HARTFORD, CT — One Hartford neighborhood badly in need of transportation infrastructure help is getting just that — $19 million worth for a program that aims to improve motorist, pedestriab and bicycle safety.
NORTH CENTRAL, CT — U.S. Rep.
The discovery of hundreds of deteriorating basements and foundations in northeastern and north central Connecticut has changed lives, and galvanized state and federal leaders to help.
One of the Congress people who has led the charge visited the district with word of more assistance, and research aimed at solving this monumental problem.
EAST HARTFORD - Firefighters in town will get new training and equipment thanks to a $533,000 federal grant.
East Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) and Mayor Mike Walsh announced $530,000 in new federal funding for the East Hartford Fire Department to improve firefighter training and safety.
After several high-profile pedestrian deaths in Hartford this year, officials seeking to bolster safety for city bicyclists, walkers and joggers welcomed the announcement of $19 million for safety improvements Friday.
Hartford, CT - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) and U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and U.S.
HARTFORD, CT — A bit of history was made in Connecticut's capital city Thursday as one massive mural was officially dedicated by city and state leaders.
The Greater Hartford Arts Council, along with a who's who of Connecticut legislators, members of the congressional delegation and city officials, officially unveiled New England’s tallest mural.
East Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after the assault of State Rep. Maryam Khan on Eid al-Adha: