Press Releases
Washington – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after Governor Dannel P. Malloy announced his proposal to raise Connecticut’s minimum wage to $10.10 by 2017:
“I commend Governor Malloy on his proposal, which supports Connecticut workers. Across the state, many are struggling to balance the cost of living with the current minimum wage. In taking this matter into his own hands, the Governor is strengthening our economy and meeting the needs of our working class.
Washington – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) introduced an amendment to the Ways & Means Committee seeking the reauthorization of a tax break for volunteer firefighters and EMS personnel. Mirroring legislation introduced by Congressman Larson in January, the amendment renews a tax exemption to aid in the recruitment, retention and recognition of volunteer first responders.
Washington – Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement today on the announced retirement of Congressman Henry Waxman of California:
Washington - Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement today on the passage of H.R. 2642, The Agricultural Act of 2014, by the U.S. House of Representatives:
"Today, the House passed a farm bill that once again puts the needs of big agribusinesses ahead of the small farmer and families in need.
Washington – Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement today on President Barack Obama’s State of the Union Address:
“The strength of our nation rests on opportunity. I applaud President Obama for his call tonight: that opportunity should never be out of reach because of where you’re from or how much money you have.
Washington – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) joined over 100 Members of Congress in a bipartisan letter to the American Studies Association (ASA) opposing their recent boycott of Israel. In December, the ASA voted in favor of a resolution to boycott all Israeli academic institutions and universities.
Bristol, CT - In light of the potential closure of the Social Security Administration part time office in Bristol at the end of January, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) and Bristol Mayor Ken Cockayne are announcing a new collaborative effort to continue to allow residents with general Social Security issues to have a direct link to Social Security Services.
Washington – Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01), Chairman of the Task Force on Election Reform, released the following statement today on the announcement that Miles Rapoport will serve as the new president of Common Cause:
“From his time in Connecticut to his work with Demos, Miles Rapoport has fought to lessen inequality and improve our electoral system. A champion of every voter’s rights, Miles exemplifies the values of Common Cause. I offer my congratulations on his new position and know his experience will serve him well moving forward.”
Washington – Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement today on the announced retirement of Congressman George Miller of California:
“True change often begins outside of Washington. George Miller was the exception. One of the most intelligent and innovative policy strategists I have ever met in Congress, George drove the nation forward in education, labor and health issues over the last four decades.
Washington – Today, Reps. John B. Larson (CT-01), Joe Courtney (CT-01), and Elizabeth Esty (CT-05) applauded the Treasury and Internal Revenue Service’s decision not to count the volunteer hours of volunteer firefighters and EMS personnel when determining an employer’s full-time employees under the Affordable Care Act. The decision confirms that the employer shared responsibility requirement does not apply to volunteer departments.