Press Releases

Rep. Larson joined local Vietnam Veterans and their families in Rocky Hill.

October 19, 2016

Rocky Hill, CT - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) joined Lt. Gov. Nancy Wyman, CT Department of Veterans Affairs Commissioner Sean Connolly, Captain Paul “Buddy” Bucha, Major General Thadeau Martin and over 300 Vietnam veterans in a ceremony to honor their service.

Issues:LocalVeterans

Rep. Larson presents Corporal Anthony “Tony” Zacchio and his wife Carol with the Korean Ambassador for Peace Medal.

Larson Honors Winsted Korean War Veteran

October 19, 2016

Press Release

Winsted, CT – Yesterday, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) honored Anthony Zacchio of Winsted with the Korean Ambassador for Peace Medal. The Republic of Korea offers this medal to Korean War veterans in gratitude for their service and assistance in preserving Korea’s freedom.

Issues:LocalVeterans

Larson, Blumenthal, Murphy, and Bronin announce $4.75 Million in Public Safety grants

Larson, Blumenthal, Murphy, and Bronin Announce $4.75 Million in Federal Public Safety Grants for Hartford

October 14, 2016

Press Release

Hartford, CT - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01), Senators Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy, and Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin announced that $4.75 million in federal public safety grants for the City of Hartford.

Issues:GrantsLocalPromise Zone

Rep. Larson joins the CT Friends of Veterans at American Legion Post 96

Larson Honors CT Friends of Veterans

October 12, 2016

Press Release

West Hartford, CT – Last night, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) recognized the CT Friends of Veterans, Inc. for their work in organizing the Global War on Terror Wall of Remembrance’s recent stop in West Hartford. The traveling memorial was in Connecticut from August 26^th – 28^th, allowing veterans and their loved ones a chance to pay their respects.

Issues:LocalVeterans

Rep. Larson meets with his Veteran Advisory Council

Larson Appoints Art Ward and Frank Nicastro to Veterans Council

October 5, 2016

Press Release

Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) announced that he has appointed Bristol residents Art Ward and Frank Nicastro to his Veterans and Military Advisory Council.

Issues:LocalVeterans

Larson stands with activists and lawmakers on the Capitol steps

Dems to Ryan: No Break without Action on Gun Violence

September 28, 2016

Press Release

Washington – Led by the four organizers of last June’s sit-in--including Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) as well as the chair and vice-chair of the House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force--97 Members of the U.S. House of Representatives today wrote to Speaker of the House Paul Ryan and House Republican Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy, requesting that they keep the House in session until Congress finally takes action on America’s epidemic of gun violence.

Issues:Gun Violence Prevention

Larson Statement on the Death of Former Israeli President Shimon Peres

September 28, 2016

Press Release

Washington – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement on the death of Former Israeli President Shimon Peres:

Issues:History

Rep. Larson works hard to bring more jobs to CT

Larson, Blumenthal, Murphy, Esty Announce $70,000 to the Greater New Britain Chamber of Commerce for Economic Development and Job Creation

September 27, 2016

Press Release

Hartford, CT - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) and the Connecticut Congressional Delegation announced a $70,000 award for the Greater New Britain Chamber of Commerce to support job creation in New Britain, Berlin, Southington and Plainville.

Issues:GrantsAffordability and the Economy

Rep. Larson speaks with President Marty Marola at Tru-Hitch, Inc.

Larson, Blumenthal, Murphy Announce $7.4 Million for Barkhamsted Manufacturer

September 26, 2016

Press Release

Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) and Sens. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Chris Murphy (D-CT) announced a $7.4 million contract between the United States Army and Barkhamsted’s Tru-Hitch, Inc.

Issues:Connecticut ManufacturingConnecticut’s Defense Industry

Rep. Larson speaks with constituents at the announcement of the Promise Zone YES grant

Larson, CT Congressional Delegation Applaud $4.25 Million in Federal Grants to Give At-Risk Youth a Second Chance at Education, Career Training

September 26, 2016

Press Release

WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) and the Connecticut Congressional Delegation applauded over $4.25 million in U.S. Department of Labor YouthBuild grants to help young people reach key educational and career milestones.

Issues:EducationGrants