Bipartisan Comprehensive Addiction And Recovery Act Earns Larsens Support

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Public Now: Bipartisan Comprehensive Addiction And Recovery Act Earns Larsen’s Support Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) today voted in support of the bipartisan Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act, legislation that makes critical reforms to address the nation's opioid epidemic. The bill, which passed the House in a 407-5 vote, includes a variety of reforms Larsen has called for…

Larsen tours new WorkSource Lynnwood

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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…

Larsen responds to FAA ruling on small unmanned aircraft

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The Islands’ Sounder: Larsen responds to FAA ruling on small unmanned aircraft Rep. Rick Larsen, the Ranking Member on the House Subcommittee on Aviation, released the following statement after the Federal Aviation Administration announced its final rule regarding the use of small unmanned aircraft systems for commercial, scientific, public safety and other non-recreational…

Larsen visits AHS Transitions, Build A Plane competition

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North County Outlook: Larsen visits AHS Transitions, Build A Plane competition By Christopher Andersson U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen toured a couple of local programs encouraging students to get into the workforce on June 29. Larsen talked with Arlington School District officials about their efforts to provide work experience for those with disabilities and also visited Glasair Aviation, where…

High school students build own airplane in Arlington

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The Arlington Times: High school students build own airplane in Arlington By Kirk Boxleitner ARLINGTON — When four students from Wisconsin won the chance to build their own aircraft at Glasair Aviation in Arlington, they didn't expect to see the debut of the company's latest aircraft, much less meet U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen. The students of Weyauwega-Freemont High School…

Good to have Rick Larsen working for school safety

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Everett Herald: Good to have Rick Larsen working for school safety Letter from Kurt Eckrem, Mukilteo Congratulations to Rep. Rick Larsen on being named Legislator of the Year by the Security Industries Association for his efforts on school safety issues. He does so much behind the scenes that we rarely hear about, but truly benefit from. We are lucky to have him represent us. ###

Larsen Tours Newly Opened WorkSource Lynnwood

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LYNNWOOD, WA—Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) today toured WorkSource Lynnwood – a newly opened one-stop-shop for job seekers. “WorkSource Lynnwood offers programs designed to meet the employment needs of the increasingly diverse communities in the Second District,” said Larsen. “Finding a job is not always easy – and the variety of services that WorkSource…

At Glasair Aviation, Larsen Meets Student Winners of General Aviation Manufacturers Associations Build a Plane Challenge

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ARLINGTON, WA—Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) today met the winning team of the General Aviation Manufacturers Association’s “Build a Plane Challenge” and toured the Glasair Aviation facility. “Congratulations to the talented team from Weyauwega-Fremont High School,” said Larsen, the ranking member on the House Subcommittee on Aviation. “Whether it is…

Larsen: Whole Womans Health v. Hellerstedt Decision is A Bright Spot in an Era Where Womens Reproductive Rights Have Increasingly Fallen Under Attack

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Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) today released the following statement after the Supreme Court’s 5-3 decision in Whole Woman’s Health v. Hellerstedt, which struck down a Texas state law which has forced more than half of the state’s women’s health providers to close: “Today’s Supreme Court decision is a bright spot in an era where women’s reproductive…

Mukilteo Student & Winner of 2016 Congressional Art Competition Meets Larsen

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Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) today congratulated Ohnshim Kim, a high school student from Mukilteo who recently won the Second Congressional District’s Congressional Art Competition. Kim won top honors for her charcoal drawing entitled “A Walk,” which is currently on display in the U.S. Capitol Building and will remain there for one year. This year, Larsen’s office…