Reps. introduce bipartisan Reducing Barriers for Veterans Education Act of 2017
Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) and Republican Rep. Luke Messer (IN-06) are working to reduce the financial burden on veterans seeking higher education by making application fees eligible under the Post 9/11 GI Bill.
“Veterans should not miss out on higher education because of the cost of application… Read more »
Congressman: Youth Access to American Jobs Act of 2017 represents a ‘win-win-win for job seekers, the manufacturing sector and the U.S. economy’ Read more »
SC News: Burlington Senior wins app contest
By SC News Staff
Burlington-Edison high school senior Alexandria Kissas has won the 2016 Congressional App Challenge for Washington’s 2nd Congressional District.
Alexandria’s app, called ListMe, is designed to help people organize multiple lists on their smart phones, according to a recent news release from Rep. Rick… Read more »
Representatives Rick Larsen (WA-02), Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Jaime Herrera Beutler (WA-03), Dan Newhouse (WA-04), Derek Kilmer (WA-06), Jim McDermott (WA-07), Dave Reichert (WA-08), Adam Smith (WA-09), and Denny Heck (WA-10) today announced that Washington is being awarded a $2.7 million U.S. Department of Labor ApprenticeshipUSA State Expansion Grant to boost apprenticeships in the… Read more »
Western Today: U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen meets with WWU president, faculty, students
U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen visited Western Friday morning and met with several people, including President Sabah Randhawa and representatives from three academic areas:
· The Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management program, with Denny Organ, former chairman of the program's advisory board, and… Read more »
Everett Herald: Congressman to tour Edmonds Community College jail-to-jobs program
By Evan Smith
U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Everett, will visit an Edmonds Community College program on helping students make transitions from the criminal justice system to employment when he tours the college Wednesday.
Larsen will tour the “Next Steps” program on the first Floor of the… Read more »
The Islands’ Weekly: Environment, vets and economy with Congressman Rick Larsen
With the Nov. 8 election looming, congressman Rick Larsen shared his latest goals with the Journal. Larsen, a Democrat, has been the representative for Washington's 2nd congressional district since January 2001. The district includes all of Island and San Juan counties and neighboring areas on the… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) today announced the launch of the 2016 Congressional App Challenge – an opportunity for students to learn key computer science skills by creating their own original applications for a local competition.
The competition – which runs through November 2nd – is open to k-12 students who live in or attend school in Washington’s 2nd… 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 »
