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Larson Statement on the Retirement of News 8’s Mark Davis

November 30, 2020

Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after it was announced that Mark Davis, the Chief Political Correspondent for News 8 is retiring after more than 50 years in broadcast journalism and nearly 37 years at News 8.

Issues:Local

Larson Statement in Support of North End Families and Fair Housing

November 18, 2020

Press Release

Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement in support of families in the North End who have filed a fair housing lawsuit filed with Open Communities Alliance against the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

Issues:Local

Larson Announces More Than $680,000 for Winsted Area First Responders, New Tax Incentive for Volunteer First Responders

October 27, 2020

Press Release

Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) announced a $680,760 Assistance to Firefighters Grant for Winsted Area First Responders.

Issues:GrantsLocal

Larson to Meet with Mothers United Against Violence

October 7, 2020

Press Release

On Thursday, October 8th at 12 PM, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) will meet with Hartford nonprofit, Mothers United Against Violence to discuss how they are addressing gun violence in Hartford in the absence of federal legislation.

Issues:Gun Violence PreventionLocal

Larson Statement on the Passing of Former CT Senate President Jerry Murphy

September 14, 2020

Press Release

Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement on the passing of former Connecticut Senate President James “Jerry” Murphy, who served as Senate President from 1981-1984.

Issues:Local

Larson Announces $1 Million in Federal Grants to Help Stop Violence Against Women and Provide Legal Assistance for Victims of Abuse

September 3, 2020

Press Release

Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) announced that the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has awarded over $1 million in federal grants to address domestic violence and provide legal assistance to victims of abuse in Connecticut. These awards strengthen services for survivors of domestic and sexual violence and provide funding for civil and criminal legal assistance programs at minimum or no cost for adult and youth victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking.

Issues:GrantsLocal

Larson Announces $1.7 Million in Federal Funding for First District Fire Departments

August 28, 2020

Press Release

Today Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) announced that Fire Departments in Winsted, Portland, Southington, Middletown, East Hartland, and Hartford received a combined $1.7 million in Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG).

Issues:GrantsLocal

Larson Announces Federal Grant to City of Bristol

August 27, 2020

Press Release

Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) announced that the City of Bristol will be receiving a $139,797 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) from the Department of Homeland Security.

Issues:GrantsLocal

Larson to host ‘Congress On Your Corner’ in Downtown Hartford

Event Date:

Thursday, August 27, 2020 – 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Address:

Pratt Street

Hartford, Connecticut 06103

United States

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Hartford, CT – On, Thursday, August 27th, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) will host a ‘Congress On Your Corner' in Downtown Hartford. Rep. Larson will hear from residents, small business owners and employees, and provide an update on COVID-19 resources and legislative activity in Washington, DC.

This event will adhere to the latest COVID-19 safety guidelines. Attendees will be required to wear face masks/coverings and maintain proper social distance.

The above event is open to the press and open to the public.

WHO:

Rep. John Larson

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Larson: DeJoy’s Announcement is Welcome News, But More Must be Done to Save USPS

August 18, 2020

Press Release

Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after the Post Master General Louis DeJoy is suspending changes to the Postal Service until after the November election.

Issues:Voting and ElectionsLocal

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