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May 6, 2021
A new report commissioned by the Capitol Region Council of Governments (CRCOG) - in consultation with the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission (PVPC) - has found a nearly 10 to 1 return on investments in passenger rail between New Haven and Worcester via the Hartford-Springfield Metro Area.
April 29, 2021
Yesterday, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01), was joined by Ken Corbin (Commissioner of the Wage & Investment Division and Chief Taxpayer Experience Officer for the Internal Revenue Service) for an event to highlight the direct benefits made possible by the American Rescue Plan and to answer questions on how people can access the benefits.
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Event Date:
Wednesday, April 28, 2021 – 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Please join me in person or via Zoom webinar for an event with officials from the US Treasury and IRS to get your questions answered and learn how to receive benefits from the Biden American Rescue Plan for which you might be eligible.
April 21, 2021
Funding from American Rescue Plan Larson Helped Pass Will Help Child Care Providers Open Safely, Keep Workers on Payroll and Help Hardworking Families Cover Costs
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April 13, 2021
In response to the recent shootings in Hartford on Saturday, April 10th, U.S. Senator Chris Murphy, U.S. Congressman John Larson, Connecticut Senator Doug McCrory (D- Hartford/Bloomfield/Windsor), and Connecticut Representative Brandon McGee (D-Hartford/Windsor) have issued the following statements:
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March 24, 2021
Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement on the passing of Austin J. McGuigan. McGuigan is the former Chief State's Attorney for the State of Connecticut and the former Chief Prosecutor, Statewide Organized Crime Task Force.
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March 20, 2021
Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after the passing of Biagio “Billy” Ciotto of Wethersfield. Ciotto was a former State Senator and Deputy DMV Commissioner.
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Event Date:
Monday, March 15, 2021 – 05:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Please join me for a telephone town hall on Monday, March 15th at 7pm on the American Rescue Plan.
March 12, 2021
Today, Connecticut’s Congressional Delegation – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Chris Murphy (D-CT) and U.S. Representatives John Larson (CT-1), Joe Courtney (CT-2), Rosa DeLauro (CT-3), Jim Himes (CT-4), and Jahana Hayes (CT-5) – were joined by Governor Ned Lamont and Connecticut Airport Authority (CAA) Executive Director Kevin Dillon in announcing that Connecticut’s airports have been awarded more than $8.8 million in federal grant funding under the Coronavirus Relief and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, the COVID-19 pandemic relief plan passed by Congress in December.
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March 1, 2021
Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) applauded the Senate’s confirmation of Miguel Cardona as the Secretary of Education.