Larsen Announces Release of $22 Million to Improve Northwest Washington Port Infrastructure

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Today, Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02), top Democrat on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, released the following statement:  “This funding is fantastic news for Northwest Washington ports,” said Rep. Larsen. “The Port of Everett and Swinomish Indian Tribal Community will put these dollars to good use constructing and…

Larsen Celebrates New Edgewater Bridge

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Today, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02), top Democrat on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, released the following statement:  “The new-and-improved Edgewater Bridge will open to traffic today!” said Rep. Larsen. “The last Edgewater Bridge lasted almost 80 years, and the new bridge will serve drivers and pedestrians…

Larsen Supports Pay for Hard-Working Public Servants

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Today, Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement: “Coasties keep our waterways safe, TSA agents protect the traveling public, CISA experts protect our country from cyber threats, DHS agents fight child and drug trafficking and FEMA staff respond to natural disasters like the December floods in my district and help World Cup host cities like Seattle prepare for…

Larsen Announces $17.5 Million Investment in Skagit Transit

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Today, Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement: “Finally! Trump’s Department of Transportation (DOT) released $17.5 million it was holding hostage that will now allow Skagit Transit to move forward with its new Operations facility. I have been working with Skagit Transit leadership for several years to get these dollars out the door and put to…

Larsen Announces Release of Flood Recovery Funds

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Today, Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement: “I am glad the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) released funds to protect Whatcom County homes from future devastating floods,” said Rep. Larsen. “This support is long overdue to communities impacted by the devastating floods in November…

Larsen Announces Washington Selected as Testing Partner for Next-Generation Aircraft

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Today, Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02), top Democrat on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, released the following statement: “The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) selecting Washington as a partner in testing next-generation aircraft will create good-paying jobs for the people I represent,” said Rep. Larsen. “Northwest Washington is home to the best aviation and…

Larsen Applauds New Resources for Businesses Recovering from December Floods

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Today, Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) applauded the news that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has made available low interest federal disaster loans to Washington businesses impacted by severe flooding last December. “The communities I represent need federal support to rebuild from the devastating floods in December,” said Rep. Larsen. “These…

Larsen Joins Entire WA Delegation in Supporting Governor’s Request for Major Disaster Declaration for Public Assistance to Repair Damage from Historic December Flooding

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Today, Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) joined Washington state’s entire congressional delegation in a letter to President Donald Trump urging him to approve Governor Bob Ferguson’s request for a Major Disaster Declaration for Public Assistance to help repair state infrastructure damaged in December’s historic flooding. Preliminary damage assessments performed in…

Larsen Releases Statement on Boeing Plans for Fourth MAX Production Line

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Today, Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement after Boeing announced plans for its fourth MAX production line: "I am excited that Boeing will open the long-awaited fourth MAX production line in Everett this summer. Northwest Washington is home to the best aviation and aerospace workers in the world, and today’s news will create more jobs for the women and…