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East Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) joined East Hartford Mayor Mike Walsh and local leaders to announce $700,000 in new federal funding to repair the Hockanum River Linear Park Trail. These funds were secured by Larson and will be used for trail safety improvements, including repairs to damaged footbridge and boardwalk structures, as well as various flood mitigation efforts throughout East Hartford’s 3.5-mile stretch.
Larson looks at library archives with Reference Librarian Lynn Gardner
Rep. Larson Meeting with Small Business Owners
Washington, D.C. - Last night, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) congratulated the East Hartford High School girls basketball team on the House floor for winning their first state championship. The East Hartford Hornets defeated Wilton, with a final score of 54-33, in the Class LL State Finals at Mohegan Sun on March 20th.
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $3.7 million grant to Community Solutions International, Inc., New York, New York, for renovation of its Swift Factory business incubator in Hartford, Connecticut. This grant is funded by the American Rescue Plan.
Washington, D.C. – Connecticut leaders on Wednesday announced that the state will receive $50 million for Fiscal Year 2022 to help lower-income families lower their utility bills with energy efficient upgrades. This expanded funding, which is enabled by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, will allow Connecticut to retrofit thousands of low-incomes homes to make them healthier and more energy efficient while lowering utility bills.
Hartford, CT – Capital Workforce Partners (CWP) today announced that the organization has received $595,418 in federal funds to support their Integrated Basic Education and Skills Training (BEST Chance) program. The BEST Chance Program is an initiative that provides manufacturing, construction carpentry and culinary training for Returning Citizens with an emphasis on 18–24-year-olds in the Hartford area. The new funding will support up to 50 individuals with career services, workforce training, job placement, and support services.