Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, today announced that Snohomish County will receive nearly $4 million in federal grants to increase affordable housing, improve the quality and number of emergency homeless shelters, and expand economic opportunities for low- and moderate-income families. These grants are administered by the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
“When people have… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, issued the following statement today after voting against a Republican bill that would fully defund the Affordable Care Act and keep damaging across-the-board spending cuts known as sequestration in place.
“This bill sends a dangerous message, telling Americans that unless they agree to bring back discriminatory health insurance, higher drug costs for… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, today voted against a bill that would cut the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) by $40 billion, cutting basic food aid for 4 million Americans.
“One of every eight households in Northwest Washington needs food stamps to put food on the dinner table. Half of those families include kids and a quarter include seniors. Nearly 20 percent of… Read more »
A Bellingham nurse training program will receive $2.75 million in federal funds to expand nursing education for students across Northwest Washington, Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, said today. Bellingham Technical College will receive the funds from the U.S. Department of Labor and Department of Education.
“My top priority is to invest in the foundation of long-term economic growth that… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, issued the following statement today following the installation of the permanent replacement span on the Skagit River Bridge.
“Gov. Inslee's team led a terrific response that involved quick work on the local, state and federal levels. This repair is a sterling example of how government should work, and will serve as a model for communities around the… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, today announced a major federal grant to aid efforts to remove derelict fishing nets from the Puget Sound. The Northwest Straits Foundation will use the $99,995 National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) award to continue its efforts to remove marine debris from the Sound.
“Marine debris in the Puget Sound threatens our environment and our… Read more »
EVERETT—Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, issued the following statement following the State Department’s announcement that North Korea has retracted its invitation for a U.S. official to visit North Korea. U.S. Special Envoy for North Korean Human Rights Issues Ambassador Robert King had been scheduled to travel to North Korea today to attempt to secure the release of Lynnwood-man… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, issued the following statement following the State Department’s announcement that Ambassador Robert King will travel to North Korea to seek the release of Lynnwood man Kenneth Bae, who has been held in the country since November.
“I am encouraged by the State Department’s decision to send Ambassador King to North Korea and I thank the… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, today announced nearly $2 million in total federal grants for Arlington Municipal Airport and Paine Field. The Federal Aviation Administration grants will fund safety and facility upgrades at both airfields.
“We can’t have a big league economy with little league infrastructure,” Larsen said. “Smart investments in our transportation… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, issued the following statement today in light of recent revelations that the National Security Agency has violated privacy rules thousands of times.
“I fully expect these latest disturbing revelations to kick surveillance reform into overdrive. The jaw-dropping number of violations of law and procedure, whether the underlying actions are… Read more »
