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May 28, 2021
Yesterday, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) visited Manchester and met with Mayor Jay Moran, Town Manager Scott Shanley, and other town officials to discuss how the town will be using $300,000 of the funding they received from the American Rescue Plan to expand their Human Services program.
Issues:COVID-19 ResourcesLocal
May 14, 2021
Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) applauded the announcement that Riverfront Recapture will be receiving a $500,000 grant.
May 13, 2021
During today’s House Ways and Means Committee hearing on the Biden Administration’s 2021 Trade Policy Agenda with U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) pushed for the United States to take steps to ramp up global vaccine production and to distribute the vaccine to places like India and Bangladesh.
Issues:Foreign PolicyLocal
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.
Issues:COVID-19 ResourcesLocal
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
Issues:COVID-19 ResourcesLocal
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:
Issues:Local
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.
Issues:Local
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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