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April 16, 2020

"As public health experts and most notably, Dr. Fauci have stated, the COVID-19 pandemic is first and foremost a health crisis, which has devastated the economy," Larson said in a statement.

He said the health and economic issues need to be addressed head on and at the same time.

April 13, 2020

n Friday afternoon the Hartford Business Journal and New Haven BIZ presented a timely webinar, The CARES Act and the PPP: Where Are We Today, and What Can Businesses Expect Tomorrow?

April 2, 2020

WASHINGTON — Social Security beneficiaries will now automatically receive their coronavirus stimulus checks after a change made by the Trump administration late Wednesday night.

March 17, 2020

As Americans respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, what should elected officials be doing to protect public health? Today, we talk with Connecticut 1st District congressman John Larson. As coronavirus spreads, how will lawmakers do their jobs? Do you have a questions for Rep Larson?

March 2, 2020

Timothy J. Moynihan was a Democratic Party power broker, an influential state lawmaker from East Hartford and a confidante of former Gov. William A. O'Neill.

Issues:Local
February 12, 2020

President Donald Trump has publicly vowed to protect Social Security.

Yet advocates for the program fear that his just released budget proposal would hit individuals hard when it comes to disability benefits, as it includes cuts to the tune of $71 billion, according to one congressional estimate.

February 10, 2020

U.S. Rep. John B. Larson criticized President Donald Trump's budget for proposing cuts in Social Security of $71 billion.

January 27, 2020

MANCHESTER — Three juniors from Howell Cheney Technical School have broken a glass ceiling by becoming the first all-female group to win the 1st District Congressional App Challenge.

Issues:Local
January 24, 2020

As President Trump mingled with political and economic elites this week in Davos, Switzerland, he was asked whether cuts to Social Security

January 9, 2020

Washington – Connecticut's members of the U.S. House, all Democrats, were unanimous in their support for a resolution approved Thursday that aims to limit President Donald Trump's ability to wage war with Iran.