Press Releases

Rep. Larson meets with his Veteran Advisory Council

Larson Appoints Art Ward and Frank Nicastro to Veterans Council

October 5, 2016

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.

Art Ward, a Marine Corps Vietnam veteran, served as Mayor of Bristol for six years. After serving in the war, Ward worked as a Veterans Affairs Officer with the State of Connecticut, and as a member of the Bristol City Council for 14 years, before being elected Mayor.

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. The contract will procure the reset or repair of up to 90 Fifth Wheel Towing Recovery Devices and 90 Tilt Deck Recovery Trailers, which are used to recover military vehicles that have been damaged in the field.

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

Rep. Larson speaks at a press conference on addressing the opioid epidemic in Hartford

Larson, Gov. Malloy: State Police Receive $1.5 Million Federal Grant to Expand Initiatives Combating Heroin and Opioid Abuse

September 23, 2016

Press Release

Hartford, CT - Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) and Gov. Dannel P. Malloy today announced that the Connecticut State Police have been awarded a $1.5 million federal grant from the U.S. Department of Justice (USDOJ) to expand their ongoing efforts to address the issue of heroin and opioid abuse and addiction.

Issues:GrantsHealth Care

Larson, CT Delegation Applaud Lockheed's Decision to Bring CH-53K King Stallion Helicopter Assembly to Connecticut

September 21, 2016

Press Release

Washington - Rep. John B. Larson and the CT delegation commended Lockheed for securing Sikorsky's presence in Connecticut.

Issues:Connecticut ManufacturingConnecticut’s Defense IndustryAffordability and the Economy

Larson, CT Delegation Announce Over $330,000 to Support Connecticut Museums

September 15, 2016

Press Release

Hartford, CT - Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01)and the CT delegation announced $339,612 in Museums for America grants.

Issues:Grants

Rep. Larson visits firefighters in East Hartford

Larson Proposes Tax Break for First Responders

September 14, 2016

Press Release

Washington – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) introduced an amendment to provide a tax exemption for volunteer firefighters and other first responders.

Issues:Tax Policy