WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- Rep. Jim Himes, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: Today, Members of Connecticut's Congressional delegation announced that Connecticut will receive $77,834,656 from the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) ahead of the winter season. This is the first allocation of LIHEAP dollars this season. "High costs are spreading families thin," said Congresswoman DeLauro. "No family should have to choose between keeping their home warm during the colder   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: The construction of a new baggage checking and screening system(link is external) at Bradley International Airport(link is external) now about 50% complete got a new financial boost, securing an additional $6 million in federal grants to help pay for the estimated $188 million project. The Connecticut Airport Authority(link is external), which oversees Bradley's operations, said the funding comes on to  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 -- Rep. Jahana Hayes, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: WATERBURY Today, Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) and the Connecticut Congressional delegation announced Connecticut will receive $77,834,656 from the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) ahead of the winter season. This is the first allocation of LIHEAP dollars this season. "LIHEAP is a lifeline for many families faced with rising heating costs. I am delighted $77.8 million is coming ba  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: East Hartford, CT Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after Black students in Bloomfield received a series(link is external) of racist and threatening anonymous text messages. "To see middle school students in Bloomfield targeted by racist and threatening anonymous messages is nothing short of reprehensible," said Larson. "All students must be able to feel safe at home,  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: East Hartford, CT Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after U. S. Capitol Police arrested a visitor with a lighter and a flare gun at the Capitol Visitor Center. "Thank God no one was harmed during today's incident at the Capitol," said Larson. "I am grateful for the swift action of the U. S. Capitol Police as they work to keep staff and visitors safe today and every da  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: Windsor Locks, CT Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01), Senators Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy, and Governor Ned Lamont joined the Connecticut Airport Authority (CAA) to announce $6 million in federal funding for a major improvement project at Bradley International Airport (BDL). "This $6 million in funding for Bradley International Airport builds on the progress that's been made to improve passeng  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: HARTFORD-U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) announced on Monday that Aspira Women's Health, a bio-analytical company based in Shelton, was named "Innovator of the Month" for its leadership in the development of blood tests that aid in the detection of ovarian cancer. The company's flagship products, OvaWatch and Ova1Plus, employ AI technology towards effective ovarian cancer risk assessment and dri  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Connecticut, issued the following statement on Nov. 7, 2024: * * * Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) released a statement in response to the results of the U.S. presidential election: "I thank Vice President Harris and Governor Tim Walz for the extraordinary campaign they ran. The American people have spoken, and I respect their decision. President-elect Trump won the trust of many of my constituents and I will help him succeed where possible. We  more