Today, Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement after the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) assured his office that it would work to secure a new contract for local postal services and keep the Glacier Post Office open:
“After Glacier residents raised concerns that their post office could close and disrupt mail services, I pressed USPS for assurances to keep this… Read more »
Today, Representative Rick Larsen advocated for additional clarity and communication from the United States Postal Service with regard to mail operations at the Glacier Post Office.
The full text of Rep. Larsen's letter to Postmaster General David Steiner is available here and below.
The Honorable David Steiner
Postmaster General
United States Postal Service
475… Read more »
Today, Rep. Rick Larsen released the following update on the Cascade Job Corps Center:
“When the Administration announced the terrible decision to close all Job Corps centers earlier this month, I met with local leaders, former Job Corps students, and folks around the region about the negative impact this would have. The people I spoke to wanted me and the community to rally behind… Read more »
Today, Representative Rick Larsen released the following statement on the closing of the Job Corps program:
“As a part of the Trump administration’s efforts to give a tax break to the richest Americans and wealthiest corporations, Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer has closed the Job Corps program.
“This terrible decision directly harms Northwest… Read more »
EVERETT, WA – Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02), the lead Democrat on the Transportation & Infrastructure Committee, released the below statement in response to news that The Boeing Company’s Board of Directors has elected Robert K. "Kelly" Ortberg as the company’s new President and Chief Executive Officer:
“I am encouraged about the announcement of Kelly Ortberg as the new President and CEO… Read more »
The Workforce Opportunities for Communities in Recovery Act would codify, strengthen, and expand pilot grant funding for community partnerships that promote employment for those recovering from substance use, help workers transition to occupations that support those affected by substance use, and provide supportive services to program participants, such as substance use treatment, peer support services, and mentorship opportunities. Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) recently led a group of Washington lawmakers urging Boeing and union firefighters represented by International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) Local I-66 to continue to negotiate in good faith toward an agreement that provides Boeing firefighters with fair pay and benefits. Read more »
EVERETT, WA – Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02), the lead Democrat on the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee, released the below statement after Boeing announced a series of leadership transitions on Monday:
“The Boeing Company needs to get back to what it has done best: designing and engineering the safest and best airplanes in the world. That starts with Boeing getting back to… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02), the lead Democrat on the Transportation & Infrastructure Committee, welcomed U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg to Northwest Washington to highlight how Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) funding is helping to build a cleaner and greener ferry system in Washington state. Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02), along with Chair Sam Graves (MO-06), introduced the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration. The legislation maintains American leadership in aviation safety and aerospace innovation, strengthens and diversifies the U.S. aviation workforce, makes groundbreaking investments in sustainability and resiliency, and improves consumer protections and accessibility. Read more »
