Press Releases

Rocky Hill, Conn. – This morning Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01) delivered opening remarks during the first Connecticut Manufacturing Job Match Event in Rocky Hill. Stressing the importance of manufacturing to the state's economy, Larson praised the joint effort between federal and state offices and local non-profits in making the job match a reality.

WINDSOR, CONN. – Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01) praised Walgreens for their commitment to hiring men and women with disabilities during a walkthrough of their Windsor distribution center today.

The Congressman was joined by Windsor Mayor Don Trinks as well as Walgreens national and local leadership in touring the local distribution center this afternoon.

HARTFORD – This morning Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01) called for a new, fair agreement for the 2,000-plus building cleaners represented by local 32BJ of the Service Employees International union of the greater Hartford and New Haven areas.

WASHINGTON – Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01) applauded the Japanese government's decision to purchase 42 F-35 Lightning II aircrafts. The deal for the jets, built by Lockheed Martin and powered by East Hartford's Pratt & Whitney F135 engine, was officially announced late last night.

(December 16, 2011) --- The State Bond Commission's approval of $5 million for the Coltsville project is another positive step toward the site's National Park designation, Mayor Pedro E. Segarra said.

WASHINGTON – Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement today on the omnibus appropriations bill that will fund the federal government through FY 2012.

WASHINGTON – Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01) applauded the renewal of the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program today, calling it "Critical assistance for Connecticut's small businesses."