In Mount Vernon, Larsen Leads Roundtable Discussion on Mental Health & Substance Abuse

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MOUNT VERNON, WA—Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) today held a roundtable discussion with North Sound Behavioral Health Organization, Evergreen Recovery Centers, and the Snohomish County and Whatcom County Departments of Health on recent changes to mental health and substance abuse programs in Washington state. “It is time we change the discussion around addiction and mental illness…

In Snohomish County, Larsen Holds Roundtable Discussion on Opioid Epidemic; Recently Passed Comprehensive Addiction & Recovery Act

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EVERETT, WA—Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) today held a roundtable discussion with Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers, Everett Mayor Ray Stephanson, Marysville Mayor Jon Nehring, law enforcement and health officials on the opioid epidemic in Snohomish County and the Comprehensive Addiction & Recovery Act – which was signed into law in July. “Those who suffer from…

Larsen Announces $2 Million Grant to Improve Orcas Island Airport

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Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02), Ranking Member on the House Subcommittee on Aviation, today announced that the Port of Orcas has been awarded a $2,004,466 grant from the Federal Aviation Administration to help improve the safety and operations at Orcas Island Airport. “Orcas Island Airport is an economic engine for both the Island and the region, and these resources will help the…

Larsen Announces 2016 Congressional App Challenge

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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…

Larsen: Questioning U.S. Commitment to NATO is reckless, dangerous, and weakens our role in the world

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Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02), a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee, today released the following statement after Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump questioned the United States’ existing agreements with and commitment to defending its NATO allies: “For almost 70 years, the United States has been a proud partner in NATO—a partnership that is not…

Larsen Applauds New Trade Enforcement Action Against China

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San Juan Journal: Larsen Applauds New Trade Enforcement Action Against China In a call with U.S. Trade Representative Ambassador Froman, Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) today applauded a new trade enforcement action at the World Trade Organization (WTO) concerning China's export duties on nine raw materials: antimony, cobalt, copper, graphite, lead, magnesia, talc, tantalum, and tin. These…