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Larson: Republican Culture Wars Failed Our Military Families

By Hartford Reporter Report | Jul 19, 2023

On July 14, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the below statement on the FY2024 National Defense Authorization Act.

Larson: House Republican Funding Bill Harms Social Security’s Customer Service

By Hartford Reporter Report | Jul 18, 2023

House Ways and Means Committee, Social Security Subcommittee Ranking Member John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement on the House Appropriations Committee’s draft fiscal year 2024 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies funding bill, which will be considered in subcommittee today.

Larson, Blumenthal Introduce Bill to Protect and Expand Social Security

By Hartford Reporter Report | Jul 17, 2023

On July 12, House Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee Ranking Member John B. Larson (CT-01) and Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) introduced the Social Security 2100 Act, to strengthen and protect Social Security, with almost 200 cosponsors.

Larson, Courtney Lead Lawmakers in Announcing Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Help Homeowners with Crumbling Foundations

By Hartford Reporter Report | Jul 14, 2023

On July 11, Reps. John B. Larson (CT-01) and Joe Courtney (CT-02) led a group of bipartisan, bicameral lawmakers in introducing the Casualty Loss Deduction Restoration Act – legislation that would deliver financial relief to Americans who suffered losses from unexpected disasters, including crumbling foundations caused by the mineral pyrrhotite, by restoring the federal casualty loss deduction for all taxpayers with a casualty loss—not just those who had received a federal disaster declaration.

Legal Notice - Resolution # 36148-2

By Hartford Reporter Report | Jul 14, 2023

Notice is hereby given that by a majority vote of the New Britain Common Council at the Regular Meeting held on July 12, 2023, a resolution amending the Local Ordinances was adopted, and signed by Mayor Erin E. Stewart on July 13, 2023.

Hartford Takes Steps to Curb Mosquito Population

By Hartford Reporter Report | Jul 13, 2023

The City of Hartford Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that this week, it applied mosquito control services in high breeding sites in the City of Hartford in an effort to reduce mosquito activity.

Public Hearing-ordinance Committee

By Hartford Reporter Report | Jul 13, 2023

LEGAL NOTICE BRISTOL, CT ORDINANCE COMMITTEE

Larson, DeLauro, Courtney Applaud $66 Million F135 Modernization Contract with Pratt & Whitney

By Hartford Reporter Report | Jul 11, 2023

On July 7, Reps. John B. Larson (CT-01), Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), and Joe Courtney (CT-02) applauded the Department of Defense’s (DOD) announcement of a $66 million contract with East Hartford-based Pratt & Whitney to support F135 engine modernization efforts.

Legal Notice - Common Council Committee on Administration, Finance and Law will Hold a Public Hearing

By Hartford Reporter Report | Jul 11, 2023

The New Britain Common Council Committee on Administration, Finance and Law will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.

Larson, Walsh Announce $530,000 to Improve Firefighter Training and Safety in East Hartford

By Hartford Reporter Report | Jul 10, 2023

On July 5, 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.

Larson Statement on SCOTUS Student Loan Decision

By Hartford Reporter Report | Jul 7, 2023

On June 30, 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.

Larson, Murphy, Blumenthal Announce $19 Million RAISE Grant for Hartford

By Hartford Reporter Report | Jul 7, 2023

On June 30, 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.

Larson Statement on the Assault of State Rep. Maryam Khan on Eid al-Adha

By Hartford Reporter Report | Jul 6, 2023

On June 29, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after the assault of State Rep. Maryam Khan on Eid al-Adha:

Larson Statement on SCOTUS Decision on Affirmative Action

By Hartford Reporter Report | Jul 6, 2023

On June 29, 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:

Larson Statement on the Passing of Former Governor Lowell Weicker

By Hartford Reporter Report | Jul 5, 2023

On June 28, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement on the passing of former U.S. Senator and Governor Lowell Weicker:

Connecticut Congressional Delegation Announces $144 Million to Expand High-Speed Internet Access

By Hartford Reporter Report | Jul 4, 2023

On June 27, 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.

Larson Applauds Governor Lamont and Connecticut General Assembly for Supporting North End Homeowners Impacted by Flooding

By Hartford Reporter Report | Jul 3, 2023

On June 26, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement applauding Governor Lamont and the Connecticut General Assembly for supporting homeowners impacted by basement flooding and sewage backups in Hartford’s North End

Larson Praises DeLauro and Courtney Efforts to Support F135 in Appropriations Funding and NDAA

By Hartford Reporter Report | Jul 1, 2023

On June 23, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement praising Connecticut delegation members, Ranking Member of the Appropriations Committee Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) and Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee Joe Courtney (CT-02), for their efforts to support the F135 in Connecticut throughout their respective committee markups.

Larson Joins Smith, Fischbach, and Panetta Introducing Bill to Expand Access to Veterinarians in Rural Areas

By Hartford Reporter Report | Jun 30, 2023

On June 23, Reps. John Larson (D-CT), Adrian Smith (R-NE), Michelle Fischbach (R-MN), and Jimmy Panetta (D-CA) introduced the Rural Veterinary Workforce Act, legislation to help address the shortages in essential veterinary services facing rural communities.

Mayor Statement Regarding Assault After Eid Al-Adha Prayer Service