Social Services

Tulalip Wellness Court will provide addicts new path to community

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North County Outlook: Tulalip Wellness Court will provide addicts new path to community By Christopher Andersson The Tulalip Tribes hope their new Tulalip Wellness Court will help drug addicts in the legal system find community support to lead a sober and healthy life. U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen came to visit the Tulalip Tribes and learn about their upcoming program on Oct. 18. Tulalip Tribal…

Rick Larsen merits ninth term in U.S. House Editorial

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Everett Herald: Rick Larsen merits ninth term in U.S. House – Editorial By The Herald Editorial Board Nearing 16 years in Washington’s 2nd Congressional District, Rep. Rick Larsen, a Democrat, is seeking election to a ninth term, surpassing the House tenures of 2nd District notables Al Swift, Lloyd Meeds and even Henry M. “Scoop” Jackson — though Jackson…

An advocate for Mukilteos seniors | Editor's Note

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Mukilteo Beacon: An advocate for Mukilteo’s seniors | Editor's Note By Sara Bruestle Although he spends most of his time in the other Washington, Rick Larsen is an advocate for seniors in Washington state. I attended the Mukilteo Seniors Association luncheon on Oct. 17 to hear the U.S. congressman speak about the federal issues important to Washington’s senior…

SAFE San Juans and other northwest WA Domestic Violence Programs honored by Larsen

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San Juan Islander: SAFE San Juans and other northwest WA Domestic Violence Programs honored by Larsen Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) has introduced a House resolution to honor programs in the Second District of Washington state that work to end domestic violence and to support victims of domestic violence. October is “Domestic Violence Action Month.” “On a single day in 2014,…

FAA may soon provide paid sick leave to newly-hired disabled vets

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McClatchy DC: FAA may soon provide paid sick leave to newly-hired disabled vets By Rob Hotakainen Newly-hired veterans working for the Federal Aviation Administration could soon qualify for paid sick leave, if their disability rating exceeds 30 percent. The House voted Tuesday to approve a bill aimed at closing a loophole in the Wounded Warriors Federal Leave Act of 2015 that prevents…