San Juan Journal: Larsen Applauds New Trade Enforcement Action Against China
In a call with U.S. Trade Representative Ambassador Froman, Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) today applauded a new trade enforcement action at the World Trade Organization (WTO) concerning China's export duties on nine raw materials: antimony, cobalt, copper, graphite, lead, magnesia, talc, tantalum, and tin.
These… Read more »
Aviation International News: U.S. House OKs 14-month FAA Authorization Bill
By Kerry Lynch
The 14-month FAA reauthorization bill moves to the U.S. Senate for consideration after the House late yesterday agreed to the measure by voice vote. The compromise agreement, jointly unveiled last week by the leaders of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and Senate Commerce… Read more »
MLT News: Snohomish County NAACP vigil honors lives lost, seeks path forward
By Emily Hill
(Also ran in Lynnwood Today)
In times of social discord and national mourning — such as the nation is experiencing following this week’s shootings in Minnesota, Louisiana and Texas — people tend to congregate in support of one another, sharing the hopes that will carry them… Read more »
Public Now: Larsen, Members Of WA Delegation On Announcement Selecting Alaska Airlines To Offer Flights To Cuba
Representatives Rick Larsen (WA-02), Jim McDermott (WA-07), Adam Smith (WA-09), Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Denny Heck (WA-10), and Derek Kilmer (WA-06) and U.S. Senators Patty Murray (D-WA) and Maria Cantwell (D-WA) today applauded the U.S. Department of Transportation's (DOT)… Read more »
Public Now: Bipartisan Comprehensive Addiction And Recovery Act Earns Larsen’s Support
Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) today voted in support of the bipartisan Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act, legislation that makes critical reforms to address the nation's opioid epidemic.
The bill, which passed the House in a 407-5 vote, includes a variety of reforms Larsen has called for… Read more »
Everett Herald: Larsen tours new WorkSource Lynnwood
By Herald Business Journal Staff
Rep. Rick Larsen toured the new WorkSource Lynnwood on June 30. WorkSource Lynnwood, which opened in April, is a comprehensive one-stop-shop offering job seekers training opportunities, placement assistance and access to employment resources. Larsen supports legislation to increase job training… Read more »
The Islands’ Sounder: Larsen responds to FAA ruling on small unmanned aircraft
Rep. Rick Larsen, the Ranking Member on the House Subcommittee on Aviation, released the following statement after the Federal Aviation Administration announced its final rule regarding the use of small unmanned aircraft systems for commercial, scientific, public safety and other non-recreational… Read more »
North County Outlook: Larsen visits AHS Transitions, Build A Plane competition
By Christopher Andersson
U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen toured a couple of local programs encouraging students to get into the workforce on June 29.
Larsen talked with Arlington School District officials about their efforts to provide work experience for those with disabilities and also visited Glasair Aviation, where… Read more »
The Arlington Times: High school students build own airplane in Arlington
By Kirk Boxleitner
ARLINGTON — When four students from Wisconsin won the chance to build their own aircraft at Glasair Aviation in Arlington, they didn't expect to see the debut of the company's latest aircraft, much less meet U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen.
The students of Weyauwega-Freemont High School… Read more »
Everett Herald: Good to have Rick Larsen working for school safety
Letter from Kurt Eckrem, Mukilteo
Congratulations to Rep. Rick Larsen on being named Legislator of the Year by the Security Industries Association for his efforts on school safety issues. He does so much behind the scenes that we rarely hear about, but truly benefit from. We are lucky to have him represent us.
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