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Rep. Larson meets with residents at the West Hartford Senior Center
August 22, 2023

On the anniversary of the signing of the Inflation Reduction Act, U.S. Rep. John Larson, along with state Rep. Jillian Gilchrest (D-West Hartford) held a forum at the West Hartford Senior Center’s Bishops Corner branch to discuss new benefits that are available to Medicare and Social Security recipients.

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Reps. Larson and Hayes with the West Hartford and New Britain Fire Departments
August 18, 2023

The West Hartford Fire Department will receive a large share of federal Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) funds that will be used for training as well as the acquisition of new technical rescue equipment.

Issues:GrantsLocal
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Reps. Larson and Hayes with the West Hartford and New Britain Fire Departments
August 18, 2023

West Hartford, CT – Yesterday, Reps. John B. Larson (CT-01) and Jahana Hayes (CT-05) announced $366,000 in new federal funding for the New Britain and West Hartford Fire Departments to support firefighter training initiatives and new technical rescue equipment. 

Issues:GrantsLocal
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Bridge in Rep Larson District
August 16, 2023

East Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement on the one-year anniversary of the signing of the Inflation Reduction Act, landmark legislation Democrats passed last year to lower health care costs, create good-paying jobs, deliver the most significant action on climate in history, and dramatically reduce the deficit. 

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Rep. Larson and State Rep. Gary Turco with the Newington Volunteer Fire Department
August 16, 2023

Newington, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) announced $45,000 in federal funding from the American Rescue Plan for firefighter recruitment and retention efforts in Newington. 

Issues:GrantsLocal
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Bridge in Rep Larson District
August 15, 2023

Hartford, CT - Today, Governor Ned Lamont, the Connecticut Congressional Delegation, and Education Commissioner Charlene Russell-Tucker announced the release of more than $4.5 million in funding for 48 school districts and summer camp programs across Connecticut that will be used to support the delivery of mental health servic

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Sharon D. Mounds, Senator Richard Blumenthal, Rep. Larson, Connecticut Alliance for Retired Americans President Bette Marafino, Doug Racicotte, Council 400 Retiree President Michael O’Brien, and Connecticut AFL-CIO President Ed Hawthorne
August 14, 2023

East Hartford, CT – Today, House Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee Ranking Member John B. Larson (CT-01) joined events to celebrate the 88th anniversary of the Social Security Act being signed into law. In the morning, Rep.

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Rep. Larson, Colt Park Foundation Chair Donna Swarr, Coltsville National Historical Park Superintendent Kelly Fellner, Coltsville Heritage Partnership Chair Lynn Ferrari, Mayor Bronin, Councilman Amilcar Hernandez, and Lorie Sedor
August 11, 2023

Hartford, CT – Last week, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) announced $1 million in new federal funding with Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin to restore the Colt Gardener’s Cottage and Carriage House and integrate the buildings into the Coltsville National Historical Park.

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Bridge in Rep Larson District
August 11, 2023

Hartford, CT - Today, the Connecticut Congressional Delegation and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a $236,000 grant to the Connecticut Department of Public Health to protect the health of beachgoers. This funding is part of $10.6 million in grants, announced in May, to help coastal and Great Lakes communities.

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Rep. Larson, Colt Park Foundation Chair Donna Swarr, Coltsville National Historical Park Superintendent Kelly Fellner, Coltsville Heritage Partnership Chair Lynn Ferrari, Mayor Bronin, Councilman Amilcar Hernandez, and Lorie Sedor
August 5, 2023

HARTFORD — President Barack Obama authorized Hartford's Colt Park to become a national historic park in 2014, but the designation hasn't formally been established because of the lengthy, technical deed process involved.