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Rep. Larson discusses federal legislation to help homeowners with crumbling foundations
July 7, 2023

The discovery of hundreds of deteriorating basements and foundations in northeastern and north central Connecticut has changed lives, and galvanized state and federal leaders to help.

One of the Congress people who has led the charge visited the district with word of more assistance, and research aimed at solving this monumental problem.

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State Rep. Henry Genga, East Hartford Fire Chief Kevin Munson, Councilwoman Sebrina Wilson, Mayor Mike Walsh, Councilman Awet Tsegai, Rep. Larson, and Assistant Fire Chief Stephen Alsup
July 6, 2023

EAST HARTFORD - Firefighters in town will get new training and equipment thanks to a $533,000 federal grant.

Issues:GrantsLocal
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State Rep. Henry Genga, East Hartford Fire Chief Kevin Munson, Councilwoman Sebrina Wilson, Mayor Mike Walsh, Councilman Awet Tsegai, Rep. Larson, and Assistant Fire Chief Stephen Alsup
July 5, 2023

East Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) and Mayor Mike Walsh announced $530,000 in new federal funding for the East Hartford Fire Department to improve firefighter training and safety. 

Issues:GrantsLocal
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Bridge in Rep Larson District
July 1, 2023

After several high-profile pedestrian deaths in Hartford this year, officials seeking to bolster safety for city bicyclists, walkers and joggers welcomed the announcement of $19 million for safety improvements Friday.

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Bridge in Rep Larson District
June 30, 2023

Hartford, CT - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) and U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and U.S.

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Hartford CT Buildings
June 30, 2023

East Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released this statement following the Supreme Court overruling President Biden’s student debt forgiveness plan of $10,000 in student debt relief for borrowers making under $125,000 and an additional $10,000 for Pell Grant recipients. 

Issues:Education
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Hartford CT Buildings
June 30, 2023

HARTFORD, CT — A bit of history was made in Connecticut's capital city Thursday as one massive mural was officially dedicated by city and state leaders.

The Greater Hartford Arts Council, along with a who's who of Connecticut legislators, members of the congressional delegation and city officials, officially unveiled New England’s tallest mural.

Issues:Local
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Bridge in Rep Larson District
June 29, 2023

Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement on the Supreme Court’s decision in Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. President and Fellows of Harvard College and Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. University of North Carolina, prohibiting the consideration of race in college admissions: 

Issues:Education
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Bridge in Rep Larson District
June 29, 2023

East Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after the assault of State Rep. Maryam Khan on Eid al-Adha:  

Issues:Local