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East Hartford Board of Education Chairman Tyron Harris, Mayor Mike Walsh, Rep. Larson, Superintendent of Schools Nathan Quesnel, and Councilman Awet Tsegai
East Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) visited East Hartford High School to announce the Town of East Hartford received $45.5 million in federal aid from the American Rescue Plan, COVID relief legislation Larson helped author and pass in Congress. $21 million of the local aid for East Hartford was allocated for their school district to safely re-open and offer new enrichment opportunities throughout the school year and during the summer for students.
Rep. Larson speaking at the Connecticut AFL-CIO Headquarters in Rocky Hill
Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) joined Connecticut AFL-CIO President Ed Hawthorne and members of the AFL-CIO to announce the AFL-CIO's support for Social Security 2100: A Sacred Trust. Alongside more than 200 cosponsors in the House, Rep. Larson introduced this bill in Congress to increase Social Security benefits across the board and strengthen the program.
Southington High School Art Teacher Sara Levinthal and Junior Mackenzie Monahan
Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) announced Mackenzie Monahan, a junior at Southington High School, is the winner of this year’s Congressional Art Competition for Connecticut’s First District.
“I want to congratulate all the students who participated in this year’s Art Competition for their outstanding work,” said Larson. “Mackenzie’s artwork demonstrates her extraordinary talent and attention to detail. We are all very proud of her accomplishment.”
Brigadier General John Lawlor (Retired), Admiral Karl Schultz (Commandant of the Coast Guard), Chris Larson, East Hartford Mayor Mike Walsh, and Rep. Larson
Hartford, CT – Today, on Memorial Day, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) recognized the late Sgt. Paul Ianni and Robert Venti, both decorated Vietnam Veterans and East Hartford residents who passed away this year. Rep. Larson entered submissions into the Congressional Record in memory of both Sgt. Ianni and Mr. Venti.
Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin, Hartford Communities That Care Executive Director Andrew Woods, and Rep. Larson
Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) announced $630,000 in new federal funding for Hartford Communities That Care (HCTC) was secured in this year’s government funding package. These funds will support HCTC’s Hartford Care Response Team and Violence Prevention Enhancement initiatives.
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.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement on the passing of Joseph “Joe” Dentamaro, who passed away at the age of 82: