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Representative Rick Larsen's Water Resources Bill Passes House with Bipartisan Support

Representative Rick Larsen's Water Resources Bill Passes House with Bipartisan Support

The House of Representatives has approved the Water Resources Development Act of 2026 (WRDA 2026) with a significant bipartisan vote of 415 to 9. The bill, championed by Representative Rick Larsen (D-Wash.), is a comprehensive measure designed to address various water infrastructure priorities across the nation. These priorities include improvements to ports and waterways, flood management strategies, and ecosystem restoration projects. Specifically for Washington state, the bill incorporates provisions such as a new study to assess flood risks in the Nooksack River, modifications to debris-removal contracts following flood events, increased funding caps for projects within Puget Sound, and measures related to the Columbia River Treaty and invasive species prevention. The legislation also focuses on harbor maintenance, aiming to ensure the continued functionality and safety of critical maritime infrastructure.
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Representative Larsen Applauds $4.2 Million NOAA Grant for Salmon Restoration in Northwest Washington

Representative Larsen Applauds $4.2 Million NOAA Grant for Salmon Restoration in Northwest Washington

U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) announced that the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is awarding $4.2 million to the Skagit River System Cooperative. This funding is designated for restoring fish passage to support Similk Estuary Chinook salmon, benefiting the Sauk-Suiattle Indian Tribe and Swinomish Indian Tribal Community. Representative Larsen emphasized the importance of this funding for improving fish passage and fostering salmon recovery. NOAA's Community-Based Restoration Program provides technical assistance and funding for habitat restoration projects nationwide, with only 16 projects selected out of 350 proposals in this round. Additionally, the Mid-Columbia Fisheries Enhancement Group in Washington state received $7.2 million from NOAA for floodplain habitat restoration for Chinook and steelhead in the Mid-Columbia River. Representative Larsen has consistently advocated for environmental protection in Northwest Washington, leading efforts to fund Regional Fisheries E...
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Trump to announce all 50 states joining Medicaid drug pricing model

Trump to announce all 50 states joining Medicaid drug pricing model

President Donald Trump is set to announce that all 50 states will join a program to provide most favored nation pricing for some Medicaid drugs
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Trump announces all 50 states joining Medicaid drug pricing model

Trump announces all 50 states joining Medicaid drug pricing model

President Donald Trump announced that all 50 states will join a program to provide Most Favored Nation pricing for some Medicaid drugs
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Trump says his son told him he will repay Russian oligarch for wedding parties

Trump says his son told him he will repay Russian oligarch for wedding parties

By Jacob Bogage and Steve Holland WASHINGTON, Sept 18 (Reuters) - US President Donald Trump said on Friday his son, Donald Trump Jr., has told him he would pay back a Russian oligarch who bankrolled wedding celebrations for him in the Bahamas in May.
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All 50 states sign up for Trump's Medicaid most-favored-nation plan

All 50 states sign up for Trump's Medicaid most-favored-nation plan

Sept 18 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump plans to announce on Friday that all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico signed on to participate in his most-favored-nation drug pricing scheme for the Medicaid program for low-income Americans, a White House official said.
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Georgia senator speaks out after AI photos of him circulate online

Georgia senator speaks out after AI photos of him circulate online

AI images of Georgia Senator Raphael Warnock depicting him with health issues circulated online, leading to a call to action from the senator.
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Representative Maxwell Frost Advocates for Arts Funding and Cultural Leadership in Congress

Representative Maxwell Frost Advocates for Arts Funding and Cultural Leadership in Congress

U.S. Representative Maxwell Frost, a Democrat, is championing legislation aimed at bolstering the arts and culture sector in the United States. During a panel discussion at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s legislative conference in Washington, Frost, a former band manager, conversed with super producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis about the importance of music and the arts. Frost highlighted that the arts are the U.S.'s greatest export but are under-resourced. He has filed the Cultivating Resources for Emerging Artists to Thrive and Excel in Art (CREATE Art) Act (HR 7918), which proposes four grant programs for artists, including support for instruments and studio time. Additionally, Frost is developing another bill to establish a Secretary of Art and Culture within the federal government, a role he believes is missing in the U.S. compared to many other nations.
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Do clocks fall back this weekend? When daylight saving time ends in 2026

Do clocks fall back this weekend? When daylight saving time ends in 2026

Most Americans will turn their clocks back one hour when daylight saving time ends. Here's when the time change happens and what to know.
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Joyce Beatty describes Trump 'tantrum' at Kennedy Center board meeting

Joyce Beatty describes Trump 'tantrum' at Kennedy Center board meeting

Rep. Joyce Beatty says President Donald Trump 'picked the wrong person' for throwdown at Kennedy Center meeting.
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El-Sayed, Andrews are right to run. We need doctors in politics. | Opinion

El-Sayed, Andrews are right to run. We need doctors in politics. | Opinion

Doctors, nurses and public health professionals are running for office at every level. We should welcome that – across the political spectrum.
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Gas prices debate continues in Congress. Can Washington lower costs?

Gas prices debate continues in Congress. Can Washington lower costs?

Lawmakers in Washington are trading blame for high gas prices with Trump administration officials. Here's what Washington can do to lower pump prices.