Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, today announced a $3,389,599 federal grant to modernize Friday Harbor Airport’s taxiway, drainage and safety systems. The Federal Aviation Administration grant will be awarded to the Port of Friday Harbor.
“This investment in the Friday Harbor Airport will create jobs and help keep San Juan residents connected,” Larsen said. “Smart… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, today announced a $2,851,514 federal grant to rehabilitate Bellingham International Airport’s ramp and aircraft parking area. The Federal Aviation Administration grant will be awarded to the Port of Bellingham.“This investment in Bellingham International Airport will create jobs and help keep Whatcom County moving,” Larsen said. “Smart… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, issued the following statement today in opposition to a motion from Rep. Paul Broun, GA-10, that would call for a cut of more than $30 billion of federal transportation funds. The House is expected to vote on the motion this week.“I strongly oppose the Broun motion to cut a third of the transportation funding,” Larsen said. “We need to be focused… Read more »
The U.S. House of Representatives voted today to approve a bill authored by Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, to designate Illabot Creek in Skagit County as a part of the Wild and Scenic River System. The bill, H.R. 1740, would protect 14.3 miles of Illabot Creek, a tributary of the Skagit River and a vital habitat for threatened salmon and other wildlife, while maintaining recreational access for… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, today announced a $4.15 million federal grant to modernize the Skagit County Regional Airport runway. The Federal Aviation Administration grant will be awarded to the Port of Skagit.“This investment in the Skagit County Regional Airport will create jobs and help keep Skagit County moving,” Larsen said. “Smart investments in our transportation… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, today announced that the city of Arlington will receive a $194,635 grant for safety enhancements at Arlington Municipal Airport. The Federal Aviation Administration grant will be used to purchase an emergency generator and additional land to improve runway approach safety.“This investment in Arlington Municipal Airport will improve safety for pilots,… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, tonight voted to protect vital worker protections that protect the middle class. During consideration of a military construction spending bill, Larsen voted to ensure unionized workers can compete for federal construction contracts and that federal contracts pay local prevailing wages.“House Republicans showed tonight they are as committed as ever to their… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, tonight voted for a bill that will direct more than $6 million to investments at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island. The Military Construction/VA Appropriations Bill for fiscal year 2013 was approved by the House of Representatives on a 407 to 12 vote.“Naval Air Station Whidbey Island is not only an integral part of our community, it is a strategically… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, today continued his efforts to prevent the closure of the Everett Area Mail Processing Facility. The facility serves residents in Snohomish, Skagit, Whatcom, Island and San Juan counties.
The U.S. Postal Service has announced plans to close 140 distribution facilities as early as this summer, but will postpone closure of some facilities during the election season.… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, has introduced a Congressional resolution to honor and celebrate the centennial of the birth of Senator Henry M. “Scoop” Jackson. The resolution (House Concurrent Resolution 125) is cosponsored by Reps. Jim McDermott, WA-07, Cathy McMorris Rodgers, WA-05, Dave Reichert, WA-08, and Adam Smith, WA-09.“Scoop was a patriot, and a champion of… Read more »
