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Larson Sworn in as Senator for Connecticut’s 3rd Senatorial District

Senator Tim Larson (D-East Hartford) was sworn into the Senate today by Secretary of the State Denise Merrill to serve Connecticut’s 3rd Senatorial District. Joined by his brother Congressman John...

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Larson Welcomes State Bonding for First Choice Health Center in East Hartford

State Senator Tim Larson (D-East Hartford) announced today that the State Bond Commission is expected to approve a $1.13 million grant to help finance new computer software and training software for...

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Larson Welcomes State Bond Comission's Decision to Approve Grant for the...

On Monday, January 12 the State Bond Commission is expected to approve a $6.5 million grant to the Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology (CCAT) to fund research and the development of machining of...

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Larson Supports M.O.R.E Commission Legislation to Lower Property Taxes for...

Senator Larson (D-East Hartford) Chair of the MORE (Municipal Opportunities & Regional Efficiencies) Commission, along with MORE Commission leaders announced their legislative agenda at the State...

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Tim Larson Attends Charter Oak CrossFit Grand Opening in East Hartford

This past Saturday Senator Tim Larson joined community members, and East Hartford Mayor Maria Leclerc in celebrating the grand opening of Charter Oak Cross Fit this past Saturday. Formally a warehouse,...

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Larson and Senate Democrats Propose Tax Cut for Veterans

Senator Tim Larson (D-East Hartford), along with other senate delegation and Connecticut veterans addressed the public today voice their support of S.B 520 An Act Concerning Military Retirement Pay....

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South Windsor Students Share Artwork at the Capitol With Senator Tim Larson

For more than 30 years, students from Connecticut’s 3rd Senate District have come to the Capitol to partake in Art at the Capitol, a day where they exhibit and discuss their art pieces. The event is a...

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Tim Larson Applauds Smart Start Funding for East Hartford Pre-Kindergarten

Senator Tim Larson (D-East Hartford) welcomed Governor Dannel P. Malloy’s announcement that state funding will be allocated to fourteen towns and cities across Connecticut, including East Hartford, to...

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East Hartford Students Show Off Artwork at State Capitol

Senator Tim Larson (D-East Hartford) today joined students, families and East Hartford teachers in celebrating the artwork done by students from his hometown of East Hartford today.

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Tim Larson: We Have to Preserve Our Interest

Senator Tim Larson (D-East Hartford) today joined legislators, tribal leaders, casino workers, and representatives from labor to announce plans to seek state approval of legislation to allow the...

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Larson: Supporters Flood Capitol to Advocate for the Preservation of Jobs

Senator Tim Larson (D-East Hartford), Chair of the Public Safety and Security Committee, listened to testimony Tuesday on behalf of union workers and employees from local casinos on behalf of S.B....

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Larson: This is a Logical Step in the Right Direction

Senator Tim Larson (D-East Hartford) today joined Senate President Martin M. Looney (D-New Haven), Majority Leader Bob Duff (D-Norwalk) and State Senator Cathy Osten (D-Sprague) to announce the General...

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Senator Tim Larson Tours Easter Seals Capitol Region in East Hartford

Senator Tim Larson (D-East Hartford) today toured Easter Seals Capitol Region & Eastern Connecticut’s Vocational Facility to learn more about the vital employment-related programs for individuals...

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Public Safety and Security Committee Host Police and Community Relations Forum

In light of recent events in Ferguson, Missouri and elsewhere, including here in Connecticut, Public Safety and Security Committee Co-Chairs Sen. Timothy Larson (D-East Hartford) and Rep. Stephen...

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Larson’s First Bill Receives Unanimous Support On Senate Floor

Senator Tim Larson (D-East Hartford), Senate Chair of the General Assembly’s Public Safety & Security Committee, led unanimous and bipartisan support of bill S.B., 18 An Act Establishing A Task...

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Tim Larson Celebrates Arbor Day With Thomas S. O'Connell Elementary School...

In honor of Arbor Day State Senator Tim Larson (D-East Hartford) visited the Thomas S. O’Connell Elementary School for an Arbor Day celebration. Arbor Day is celebrated annually by schools in East...

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Larson and Senate Democrats Pass the CARE Act

State Senator Tim Larson (D-East Hartford) joined leaders of the General Assembly’s Aging Committee and AARP today just hours before the state Senate passed a bill that will ensure caregivers receive...

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Larson: East Hartford Receives Additional Smart Start Funding

State Senator Tim Larson (D-East Hartford) welcomed Governor Dannel P. Malloy’s announcement that the State Bond Commission has approved nearly $1.6 million in grants to be used for improving and...

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Larson Hails Passage of Legislation to Ban Variable-Rate Electricity Contracts

State Senator Tim Larson (D-East Hartford) today hailed the passage of legislation that will ban potentially deceptive and unpredictable variable-rate electricity contracts.

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Larson Leads Passage of Landmark Casino Legislation

State Senator Tim Larson (D-East Hartford), Chair of the General Assembly’s Public Safety & Security committee, today led bipartisan support of the bill. Sen. Larson has been advocating for the...

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Larson Applauds Passage of Legislation That Creates Parity for Police,...

State Senator Tim Larson (D-East Hartford) voted in favor of legislation that will require cities and towns to cover under their Workman’s Compensation policies certain mental health injuries suffered...

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Larson Welcomes Legislative Proposal to Ease the Burden of Testing on...

Legislative leaders gathered in the State Capitol this afternoon to announce a bipartisan plan to unburden high school juniors from controversial standardized testing. The proposal would end the...

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Larson and Dargan Hail Federal Bureau of Indian Affairs Decision Regarding...

Senator Tim Larson (D-East Hartford) and Representative Steve Dargan (D-West Haven) today welcomed the federal Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) decision to revise regulations governing tribal recognition.

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Larson: State Budget Provides Landmark Tax Relief for Middle-Class Families

State Senator Tim Larson (D-East Hartford) announced today that the state budget will provide millions of dollars in tax relief for middle- class families and businesses in the 3rd Senatorial District.

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Larson: State Police Gun Range Not a Good Fit for East Windsor Community

State Senator Tim Larson (D-East Hartford) visited a packed Broad Brook Elementary School cafeteria in East Windsor last night to speak with concerned residents about a potential state police gun range...

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East Windsor and East Hartford Schools to Receive Significant Boost in...

State Senator Tim Larson (D-East Hartford) is happy to announce that the State Bond Commission has approved state grants for the Robert J. O’Brien School in East Hartford and The Work and Play School...

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Statement of Senator Tim Larson and Representative Steven Dargan on MGM...

Senator Tim Larson (D-East Hartford) and Representative Steven Dargan (D-West Haven) released the following statement In light of recent news that MGM Resorts International is suing the state of...

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Larson Welcomes Funding For South Windsor Veterans Memorial

State Senator Tim Larson (D-East Hartford) today welcomed the State Bond Commission’s approval of funding for the construction of a Veteran’s Memorial in South Windsor’s Veteran’s Memorial Park.

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East Hartford Delegation Tours Hockanum Elementary School Smart Start Classrooms

Senator Tim Larson (D-East Hartford) and the East Hartford delegation toured two new preschool classrooms, housing 30 students, at Hockanum Elementary School. The additional classrooms are the result...

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Larson: Nearly 100 Wartime Service Medals Awarded to Connecticut Veterans

Connecticut veterans and their families gathered at Goodwin College to be recognized for their time served in America’s Armed Forces. State Senator Tim Larson (D-East Hartford) and Connecticut...

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Larson Applauds Ellington Farm Owners for Preserving Open Space

State Senator Tim Larson (D-East Hartford) welcomed news that Connecticut has added Oakridge Dairy to its Farmland Preservation Program, boosting efforts to shield cropland from developers.

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Statement: Senator Larson on Proposed Changes to I-84 in Hartford

Background: This evening the Department of Transportation (DOT) is holding a public forum with neighbors, business owners, and commuters. The DOT will hear input and answer questions around different...

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Larson Breaks Ground at South Windsor Veterans Memorial Wall

Today, Senator Tim Larson (D-East Hartford) and the South Windsor Patriotic Commission (SWPC) participated in a groundbreaking for the South Windsor Veterans Memorial Wall in Veterans Memorial Park.

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