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CONSTITUENT SPOTLIGHT: SARAH HARRIS
U.S. Representative Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced her June Constituent Spotlight, Sarah Harris, the City of Puyallup’s Parks and Recreation Director. Harris retired in May 2023, after 35 years of working for the City. She is recognized for her commitment to the City of Puyallup, and for growing and improving the city’s Parks and Recreation systems.…
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Strickland, Booker, Adams, McGovern Introduce Bicameral Bill To Ensure Small Farms Have Equitable Access To USDA Programs
Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representative Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), and Representatives Alma Adams (D-NC) and Jim McGovern (D-MD) introduced the bicameral Office of Small Farms Establishment Act, which would create an Office of Small Farms at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. “Nearly 90% of all farms in Washington state and…
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STRICKLAND ANNOUNCES $800,000 FOR SHEFFIELD TRAIL RESTORATION
CITY OF FIFE WILL RECEIVE $800,000 TO IMPROVE TRAIL ACCESS AND SAFETY Lakewood, WA – On National Trails Day, U.S. Representative Marilyn Strickland (WA 10) and the City of Fife announced $800,000 in federal funding for the Sheffield Trail Improvement Project in Fife, Washington. “Sheffield Trail is a critical connector for the South Sound,” said Rep. Strickland. “Providing…
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STRICKLAND JOINS FOOD LIFELINE TO DISCUSS MILITARY HUNGER
Lacey, WA – Today, U.S. Representative Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) joined Food Lifeline’s townhall to discuss and advocate for solutions to military family hunger. “I am proud to work with organizations like Food Lifeline to take care of military families at Joint Base Lewis-McChord and across the nation because it is unacceptable that the men and women…
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Strickland Statement Following Vote to Avoid Economic Crisis
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) released the following statement after voting in favor of the Fiscal Responsibility Act: “Tonight, I voted in favor of the Fiscal Responsibility Act to protect the full faith and credit of the United States and avoid a catastrophic default that would hurt our economy,” said Strickland. “I…
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Strickland Statement on the Passing of Former U.S. Representative Don Bonker
Lacey, WA. – U.S. Representative Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) released this statement following the passing of former U.S. Rep. Don Bonker: “Former U.S. Representative Don Bonker leaves behind a strong legacy of advocacy and mentorship in the South Sound,” said Rep. Strickland. “He was a champion of democracy and our values, and his commitment to bipartisanship…
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STRICKLAND ANNOUNCES $1.5M FOR EXPANSION OF EMERGENCY FOOD NETWORK’S WAREHOUSE
Lakewood, WA – Today, U.S. Representative Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced $1.5 million in federal funding for the Emergency Food Network of Tacoma and Pierce County (EFN) to build an additional warehouse at their Lakewood campus. “An additional Emergency Food Network warehouse in Lakewood helps more families address their needs,” said Strickland. “I am proud to deliver this federal…
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STRICKLAND HIGHLIGHTS ECONOMIC AND NATIONAL SECURITY IMPACTS OF THE SOUTH SOUND MARITIME INDUSTRY
Lakewood, WA — On National Maritime Day, U.S. Representative Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) recognized the South Sound’s integral role in the U.S. maritime industry. In the 10th Congressional District alone, the maritime industry generates $77 million in economic activity and more than 500 jobs. “The maritime industry is a critical economic engine in the region,” said Rep. Strickland. “In…
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Strickland Announces 2023 Congressional Art Competition Winner Kyra Brown
Lacey, WA – Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced Kyra Brown as the 2023 Congressional Art Competition winner for Washington’s 10th Congressional District. Brown’s painting was selected by a panel of judges and will be displayed in the United States Capitol for one year. “This is an expressional self-portrait. I am expressing in this pierce that…
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Strickland Leads Bipartisan Push For Feds To Recognize Military Spouse-Owned Small Businesses
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) led her colleagues in calling on U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Shalanda Young to make changes to how the federal government recognizes military spouse-owned businesses. This change would ensure that military spouse entrepreneurs are adequately represented and accounted for. “The federal government must do…