Press Releases

November 21, 2016

Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) presented South Windsor resident Fred Babbitt with the Ambassador for Peace Medal and the Medal of Gratitude.

Issues:LocalVeterans

Larson, Connecticut Delegation Applaud Federal EPA Grants for Community Organizations Working to Protect Long Island Sound

November 16, 2016

Press Release

Washington — Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01), Sens. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), and Reps. Joe Courtney (CT-02), Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), Jim Himes (CT-04), and Elizabeth Esty (CT-05) on Wednesday applauded over $600,000 in federal Long Island Sound Futures Fund grants to eleven community conservation projects throughout Connecticut. The projects will focus on coastal habitat restoration and improving water quality in the Long Island Sound and waterways that feed into the Sound. The federal funds are from the U.S.

Issues:Energy And EnvironmentGrants

Larson on White House Appointment of Steve Bannon

November 14, 2016

Press Release

Washington – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) reacted to the announcement that President-Elect Donald Trump had appointed Breitbart News Chairman Steve Bannon as his Chief Strategist:

Issues:History

Larson Statement on the 2016 Election

November 9, 2016

Press Release

Hartford, CT – Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement on the outcome of the 2016 presidential election.

Issues:Voting and Elections

Larson Honors Southington World War II Veteran

October 29, 2016

Press Release

Southington, CT – Saturday, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) presented Warren Abell of Southington with the medals he earned for his honorable service during World War II.

“Sergeant Abell served our country bravely during World War II. Humble men like him, came back after heroically fighting tyranny, without saying much, and living their day to day lives,” said Larson. “Today, I am honored to be able to present Sergeant Abell with his medals for his honorable service.”

Issues:LocalVeterans

Larson, Connecticut Congressional Delegation Applaud Over $5.1 Million to Provide Job Training and Employment Services in Connecticut

October 28, 2016

Press Release

Washington - Today, Rep. John B. Larson and the Connecticut Congressional Delegation announced a U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) grant for $5,123,777 to The WorkPlace.

Issues:Grants

Larson Attends Dedication in Honor of Gold Star Mothers and Gold Star Families

October 25, 2016

Press Release

Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) attended the dedication of the Gold Star Mothers Sculpture in honor of Gold Star Mothers and Families at Aberdeen Proving Ground in Aberdeen, MD.

Issues:Veterans

Larson and Korean Ambassador Present Medal of Gratitude to Nearly 100 Korean War Veterans

October 21, 2016

Press Release

Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) and Ambassador Ahn Ho-Young of the Republic of Korea held a special medal ceremony for veterans of the Korean War. Larson and Ambassador Ahn worked together to secure the Medal of Gratitude for nearly 100 local Korean War veterans.

Issues:Veterans

Rep. Larson speaks with students at the University of St. Joseph's School of Pharmacy

Larson Visits St. Joseph's School of Pharmacy

October 19, 2016

Press Release

Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) visited the University of St. Joseph’s School of Pharmacy. In 2009, Larson secured $175K for the School of Pharmacy, and has continually supported their efforts to train passionate, knowledgeable pharmacists.

Issues:Local

Brian Baker and Rep. Larson discuss the Inn’s in-house clinic, which is the oldest student-run clinic in the nation.

Larson Visits South Park Inn Homeless Shelter

October 19, 2016

Press Release

Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) visited the South Park Inn, a homeless shelter that serves nearly 1,500 men, women, and children each year.

Issues:Local