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Bridge in Rep Larson District
July 23, 2025
Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement calling for the release of Zia, an Afghan man who was detained by masked ICE agents in East Hartford in an unmarked van. He is currently being held in Plymouth, Massachusetts.
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Rep. Larson Celebrates the 100th Anniversary of Pratt & Whitney on the House Floor
July 23, 2025

Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) spoke on the House Floor to recognize the 100th anniversary of Pratt & Whitney, based in East Hartford Connecticut.

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Bridge in Rep Larson District
July 22, 2025

House Speaker Mike Johnson is rebuffing pressure to act on the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, instead sending members home early for a month-long break from Washington after the week’s legislative agenda was upended by Republican members who are clamoring for a vote.

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Hartford CT Buildings
July 22, 2025

A historic and scenic walkway along the Connecticut River is about to grow by more than two miles, as local and state leaders announced new funding this week to expand the Hartford Riverwalk into the neighboring town of Windsor.

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Bridge in Rep Larson District
July 22, 2025

As public libraries continue to expand their roles, a joint investment will soon ready Hartford’s library for the next generation, according to state and city officials.

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Bridge in Rep Larson District
July 21, 2025

The Hartford Riverwalk is expanding as local leaders unveiled new plans Monday for growing the 135-year-old

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Hartford CT Buildings
July 21, 2025

The Hartford Public Library — which reopened its downtown branch in November after a devastating flood closed it for two years — announced Monday that it is launching a public campaign to raise a portion of $12.5 million, aimed at trans

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Hartford CT Buildings
July 18, 2025
Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) voted against House Republicans’ military funding bill that eliminates security assistance for Ukraine, restricts access to abortion for servicemembers, and targets the LGBTQ+ community.
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Hartford Connecticut Overhead View
July 18, 2025

Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) voted against President Trump’s bill to cancel billions in federal funding previously approved by Congress for PBS, NPR, global health, and education.  

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Hartford CT Buildings
July 16, 2025
Washington, D.C. - House Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee Ranking Member John B. Larson (CT-01) and every Democrat on the Ways and Means Committee demanded an immediate correction from the Social Security Administration (SSA) after a partisan email was sent to more than 90 million Americans falsely claiming Social Security benefits would no longer be taxed.