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Middlesex YMCA President/CEO Michele Rudnick, Rep. DeLauro, Gilead Community Services CEO Dan Osborne, Russell Library Director Ramona Burkey, Middletown Director of Recreation and Community Services Cathy Lechowicz, Mayor Ben Florsheim, Rep. Larson, Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce President Larry McHugh
Middletown, CT – Today, Reps. John B. Larson (CT-01) and Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) hosted a roundtable at Middletown’s Russell Library to highlight new city programs funded by the American Rescue Plan, COVID-19 relief legislation Larson and DeLauro helped author and pass in Congress. The City of Middletown received more than $29 million in federal aid from the American Rescue Plan.
By Mark Miller
May 5, 2022 May
Social Security has never failed to make its benefit payments since the mailing of monthly checks began in 1940, but most Americans these days are worried about the future of the program.
State Senator Saud Anwar, South Windsor Mayor Liz Pendleton, Councilwoman Erica Evans, and Rep. Larson
Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) announced South Windsor has received $9.1 million in federal aid from the American Rescue Plan, legislation Larson helped author and pass. Larson joined members of the Town Council and town staff at Nevers Park to discuss the town’s use of American Rescue Plan funding to support mental health initiatives.
Manchester General Manager Steve Stephanou, Little Theatre of Manchester Executive Director Dwayne Harris, Rep. Larson, Manchester Mayor Jay Moran, and MACC Charities Executive Director Beth Stafford
Manchester, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) joined Manchester Mayor Jay Moran and local small businesses and organizations in Manchester to highlight the impact of the American Rescue Plan.
“Democrats passed the American Rescue Plan to get communities back on their feet and money in people’s pockets as we recover from this pandemic,” said Larson. “The record funds we secured have been invested in the services that give back to the community and businesses and non-profits that make Manchester such a special place.”
Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement on the draft opinion stating the Supreme Court of the United States has voted to strike down the Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey decisions:
Washington, DC – Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01), Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05), Congressman Adam Schiff (CA-28), Congressman Mark Takano (CA-41), and Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) introduced legislation that would boost teacher compensation by putting tax money back in their pockets and help diversify the teaching workforce.
East Hartford Mayor Mike Walsh, East Hartford Town Engineer Douglas Wilson, Hartford City Engineer and Assistant Director of Public Works Frank Dellaripa, Lt. Colonel Michael Carvelli of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and Rep. Larson in front of the Connecticut River
Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) announced $200,000 in federal funding for the levee systems in Hartford and East Hartford was included in this year’s government funding package. These funds will support one year of the feasibility study to address deficiencies in the Flood Damage Reduction System along the Connecticut River.
Washington, D.C. – Today, the House of Representatives passed the Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act (S. 3522) with Rep. John B. Larson’s (CT-01) support, sending this legislation to the President’s desk.
Washington, D.C. – During today’s Ways and Means Committee hearing on the proposed FY23 budget with Health and Human Services Secretary Xaiver Becerra, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) highlighted how the Affordable Care Act and Social Security lift Americans up.