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Skagit County: Income Maintenance made up 1.9% of total income in 2022

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.9% of income in Skagit County, providing an average of $1,194 per capita to residents.

By NW Washington News | Mar 22, 2025

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Whatcom County residents received $11,269 per capita in government transfers in 2022, ranking 30th in Washington

In 2022, residents of Whatcom County received an average of $11,269 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 10th lowest in Washington.

By NW Washington News | Mar 17, 2025

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Skagit County ranks 22nd highest in Washington for per capita government transfer income at $13,483 in 2022

By NW Washington News | Mar 10, 2025

In 2022, residents of Skagit County received an average of $13,483 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 18th lowest in Washington.

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Whatcom County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 1.7% of income in 2022

By NW Washington News | Mar 1, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.7% of income in Whatcom County, providing an average of $982 per capita to residents.

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Rep. Rick Larsen discusses infrastructure and hosts telephone town hall

By NW Washington News | Feb 15, 2025

U.S. Representative Rick Larsen shared updates on his visit to Long Beach and discussed local issues through his #RecapWithRick series on February 14, followed by an invitation to a telephone town hall meeting held on February 15

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Rick Larsen discusses Capitol Hill activities and criticizes GOP budget

By NW Washington News | Feb 12, 2025

U.S. Congressman Rick Larsen shares his recent engagements and critiques through social media posts in early February 2025.

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Rick Larsen criticizes presidential action regarding board appointment

By NW Washington News | Feb 9, 2025

In a series of tweets dated February 8 and 9, 2025, Rep. Rick Larsen voiced concerns about presidential actions affecting arts governance and showed support for the Seattle Seahawks during Super Bowl LIX

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Rick Larsen introduces taxpayer data protection act amid EPA concerns

By NW Washington News | Feb 7, 2025

U.S. Congressman Rick Larsen discusses legislative efforts and agency concerns through tweets dated February 6-7, 2025.

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Rick Larsen opposes Musk's alleged treasury takeover amid community engagements

By NW Washington News | Feb 6, 2025

In recent tweets dated February 5 and 6, 2025, Rep. Rick Larsen addressed concerns over an alleged corporate takeover by Musk and highlighted his involvement in local community events at Mariner Public Library during Mariner Future Fest.

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Rick Larsen addresses local events and criticizes Republican policies

By NW Washington News | Feb 3, 2025

Congressman Rick Larsen discusses community celebrations and political concerns through recent tweets dated February 2-3, 2025.

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Rick Larsen criticizes Trump's tariffs and taxes as harmful to constituents

By NW Washington News | Feb 2, 2025

In a series of tweets posted in early February 2025, Rep. Rick Larsen criticized former President Trump's tariffs and tax policies as detrimental to residents of Northwest Washington.

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Rep Rick Larsen discusses U.S.-Canada cooperation and criticizes Trump's tariff policy

By NW Washington News | Feb 2, 2025

Rep. Rick Larsen addressed key issues through recent tweets posted on February 2, 2025.

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Rep. Rick Larsen addresses transportation safety and economic policy impacts

By NW Washington News | Jan 31, 2025

In recent tweets dated January 30-31, 2025, Rep. Rick Larsen addressed transportation safety issues following an incident at DCA and criticized economic policies he believes negatively affect his constituents in Washington's 2nd district.

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Rick Larsen comments on AI and remembers Challenger disaster

By NW Washington News | Jan 29, 2025

Congressman Rick Larsen reflects on AI's role in executive orders and commemorates the Space Shuttle Challenger tragedy in recent tweets from late January 2025.

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Rick Larsen criticizes Republican policies aimed at benefiting wealthiest Americans

By NW Washington News | Jan 29, 2025

U.S. Representative Rick Larsen took to social media on January 29, 2025, expressing strong opposition against what he describes as a "Republican Rip-Off," highlighting concerns about economic policies favoring wealthy individuals and corporations...

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Rep. Rick Larsen addresses Lunar New Year and infrastructure concerns

By NW Washington News | Jan 29, 2025

U.S. Congressman Rick Larsen tweeted on January 29, 2025, celebrating Lunar New Year and raising concerns over federal funding policies impacting infrastructure and social services in Northwest Washington

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Rep. Rick Larsen criticizes new administration's funding freeze and tax cuts

By NW Washington News | Jan 28, 2025

Rep. Rick Larsen has voiced strong opposition to recent policy decisions by the new administration concerning a funding freeze and corporate tax cuts.

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Rep. Rick Larsen discusses opposition to new administration's policies

By NW Washington News | Jan 28, 2025

In a series of tweets dated late January 2025, Rep. Rick Larsen addressed various political issues including criticism of the new administration's policies and affirmations regarding citizenship laws.

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Rick Larsen criticizes administration's pardon of January 6 attackers

By NW Washington News | Jan 24, 2025

In recent tweets dated January 23-24, Rep. Rick Larsen voiced strong opinions against pardoning January 6 attackers and reiterated support for birthright citizenship while criticizing costly proposals affecting his constituents

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Rep. Rick Larsen participates in MLK Day events and criticizes presidential pardons

By NW Washington News | Jan 22, 2025

Congressman Rick Larsen actively participated in community service events over Martin Luther King Jr.