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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. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) announced a $19 million Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) Grant for the City of Hartford’s North Main Street Streetscape and Multimodal Transportation Project.

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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.

It is called "Reawakening Wonder" and it reaches 170 feet, 18 stories high, and "is a true beacon of hope and wonder," according to the GHAC.

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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
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Hartford Connecticut Overhead View
June 28, 2023

East Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement on the passing of former U.S. Senator and Governor Lowell Weicker: 

Issues:Local
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Pratt & Whitney President Shane Eddy, Rep. Larson, Rep. Courtney, and President of Pratt & Whitney Military Engines Jill Albertelli
June 28, 2023

Members of Connecticut’s congressional delegation are seeking millions of dollars in funding for top priorities related to submarines and military construction projects — two areas that greatly contribute to the state’s economy and workforce.

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Hartford CT Buildings
June 27, 2023

Hartford, CT –Today, members of Connecticut’s Congressional delegation announced that Connecticut will receive $144 million to expand high-speed internet access through the National Telecommunications and Information Administration’s (NTIA) Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program, a federal grant program funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.