#RecapWithRick - Marching On March 19, 2023

A busy week of votes, hearings and meetings wrapped up on Friday afternoon. On this week's Recap with Rick, hear the latest on efforts to improve pipeline and aviation safety, my vote to protect the Clean Water Act, and the 50+ constituent tours my Washington, D.C. office has scheduled for the month of April. Subscribe: https://bit.ly/2XFjNXQ About Representative Larsen: Rep. Larsen represents the Second Congressional District of Washington state, which includes parts of Snohomish and all of Ska...

#RecapWithRick - Welcome to Whatcom County February 27, 2023

On this week’s Recap with Rick ⬇️ ✈️Met with San Juan Airlines CEO Jason Douglas to discuss the FAA bill and small business air operator issues 🚗Visited the mayors of Blaine, Ferndale, Everson, Sumas and Nooksack to discuss local priorities Subscribe: https://bit.ly/2XFjNXQ About Representative Larsen: Rep. Larsen represents the Second Congressional District of Washington state, which includes parts of Snohomish and all of Skagit,Whatcom, Island and San Juan counties. Rep. Larsen serves as the ...

Larsen Visits VOAWW to Discuss $3 Million Earmark for Lynnwood Neighborhood Center February 27, 2023

Volunteers of America Western Washington plans to build a new 40,000-square-foot neighborhood center in Lynnwood that will serve as a “one-stop” destination for early learning and youth programs, health services, job training and other critical community services for people in need. I recently joined VOAWW Acting CEO Brian Smith to discuss how a $3 million earmark I secured in the omnibus spending package will help with construction costs. Subscribe: https://bit.ly/2XFjNXQ About Representative L...

Larsen Visits Lynnwood to Discuss $1.7+ Million Earmark for 44th Ave W Underpass Project February 27, 2023

I met with Lynnwood Mayor Christine Frizzell to discuss the $1.7+ million federal funding I helped secure to replace the 44th Avenue W underpass with a new multi-use path and transit center. The investment will improve access to public transit for pedestrians 🚶‍♀️ and bicyclists 🚴‍♀️ in Lynnwood. Subscribe: https://bit.ly/2XFjNXQ About Representative Larsen: Rep. Larsen represents the Second Congressional District of Washington state, which includes parts of Snohomish and all of Skagit,Whatcom...

Larsen Meets with EdCC President to Discuss $1.3 Million Earmark for Marine and AI Robotics Program February 27, 2023

Another day in the district, another earmark visit! Last year’s omnibus spending package included $1.3 million for Edmonds College to offer two new expedited pathways in Marine and Artificial Intelligence Robotics careers. EdCC President Amit Singh and I discussed what this investment means for future Tritons. Subscribe: https://bit.ly/2XFjNXQ About Representative Larsen: Rep. Larsen represents the Second Congressional District of Washington state, which includes parts of Snohomish and all of Sk...

Larsen Visits Western Washington U. to Discuss $450,000 Earmark for Coast Salish Style Longhouse February 15, 2023

Have you heard about Western Washington University's Coast Salish style longhouse project? I recently caught up with WWU President Sabah Randhawa to discuss the project and how $450,000 in funding I secured in last year's omnibus spending bill will help WWU support Native students and communities. For more information on the project, visit https://www.wwu.edu/tribal-relations/longhouse. Subscribe: https://bit.ly/2XFjNXQ About Representative Larsen: Rep. Larsen represents the Second Congressional...

Larsen Visits Whatcom Transportation Authority to Discuss $2 Million Earmark for Electric Buses February 14, 2023

Do you ♥️ cleaner and greener 🚌? I recently caught up with Whatcom Transportation Authority - WTA General Manager Les Reardanz & Board Chair Michael Lilliquist to discuss how a $2 million earmark I secured in the omnibus spending package helps WTA upgrade three diesel buses to three electrical buses. Subscribe: https://bit.ly/2XFjNXQ About Representative Larsen: Rep. Larsen represents the Second Congressional District of Washington state, which includes parts of Snohomish and all of Skagit,What...

#RecapWithRick - Go (Upper Skagit River) Eagles! February 11, 2023

This week's Recap with Rick comes from the banks of the Skagit River where I joined rangers and staff from Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest - US Forest Service to hear about their needs and to view bald eagle habitat. Hear more about this, my meetings in the new parts of the Second District and the Washington state connection to Super Bowl LVII. Subscribe: https://bit.ly/2XFjNXQ About Representative Larsen: Rep. Larsen represents the Second Congressional District of Washington state, which i...

Larsen Previews the 2023 State of the Union Address February 7, 2023

Check out what I hope to hear during President Joe Biden's State of the Union address tonight. A hint: Jobs. Jobs. Jobs. Subscribe: https://bit.ly/2XFjNXQ About Representative Larsen: Rep. Larsen represents the Second Congressional District of Washington state, which includes parts of Snohomish and all of Skagit,Whatcom, Island and San Juan counties. Rep. Larsen serves as the top Democrat on the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee and as a senior member of the House Armed Services Co...

#RecapWithRick - The Chick January 30, 2023

🐣🖼️➡️ Trumbull’s “Declaration of Independence.” Brumidi’s “Apotheosis of Washington.” Anonymous’s “The Chick.” Capitol Hill is home to a lot of famous pieces of art. On Friday, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland passed off "The Chick" to Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Pérez - a Washington Congressional delegation tradition since the 1970s. Here more about this "gimlet-eyed monstrosity" on this week's Recap with Rick! Subscribe: https://bit.ly/2XFjNXQ About Representative Larsen: Rep. Larsen represents t...

Larsen Visits Port of Friday Harbor to Discuss Federal Funding for Barge Landing and Access Road January 27, 2023

⛴️➡️ Last week, I met with Port of Friday Harbor Executive Director Todd Nicholson and Port Commissioners Victoria Compton and Barbara Marrett to discuss how earmark funding I secured will help the Port reconstruct its existing barge landing and access road - the only supply route to San Juan Island. Subscribe: https://bit.ly/2XFjNXQ About Representative Larsen: Rep. Larsen represents the Second Congressional District of Washington state, which includes parts of Snohomish and all of Skagit,Whatc...

Larsen and San Juan County Council Chair Cindy Wolf Discuss Town to Zylstra Lake Earmark Funding January 25, 2023

In Case You Missed It ➡️ Last Friday, I visited the Zylstra Lake Preserve with San Juan County, WA Council Chair Cindy Wolf and other county officials and local stakeholders. I helped secure a $5+ million federal earmark in the FY23 omnibus to help the County build a 2.5 mile paved 🚴‍♂️ &🚶‍♀️trail connecting Friday Harbor to Zylstra Lake. Subscribe: https://bit.ly/2XFjNXQ About Representative Larsen: Rep. Larsen represents the Second Congressional District of Washington state, which includes p...

#RecapWithRick - Island Time January 23, 2023

In Case You Missed It ⛴️➡️ On this week's Recap with Rick ⬇️ 🚵 Discussed infrastructure projects with leaders from the Town of Friday Harbor, San Juan County and the Port of Friday Harbor 🌉 Discussed even more infrastructure in Olympia, WA, Vancouver, WA, and Portland, OR 🚌 For good measure, rode Island Transit's new Route 9 bus to discuss expanded service in Oak Harbor Subscribe: https://bit.ly/2XFjNXQ About Representative Larsen: Rep. Larsen represents the Second Congressional District of W...

#RecapWithRick - Back In Business January 15, 2023

On this week’s Recap with Rick ⬇️ 🗳️Voted to protect abortion care providers and ensure the rich pay their fair share in taxes 🚊First week as Ranking Member of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee 🌲 Returning to the Second District to participate in a day of service in honor of MLK and tour infrastructure projects Subscribe: https://bit.ly/2XFjNXQ About Representative Larsen: Rep. Larsen represents the Second Congressional District of Washington state, which includes parts of Snoho...