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Strickland Launches 2023 Congressional App Challenge
Lacey, WA – Today, U.S. Representative Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced the start of the 2023 Congressional App Challenge for middle and high school students in Washington’s 10th District. “I am pleased to announce the 2023 Congressional App Challenge for middle and high school students in Washington’s 10th Congressional District,” said Strickland. “I encourage students of…
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Strickland To Honor Local Vietnam Veterans In Pinning Ceremony Next Month
Lacey, WA— On Monday, October 16th, 2023 from 1:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. at Lacey City Hall, U.S. Representative Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) will host a Vietnam War era Veterans Pinning Ceremony to honor local veterans in partnership with the U.S. Vietnam Veterans Pin Commission. Strickland will recognize the service of each veteran or their surviving…
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Strickland Announces Over $23 Million to Strengthen Washington State Power Grid
Lacey, WA – U.S. Representative Strickland (WA-10), Co-Lead of the bipartisan Grid Innovation Caucus announced that Washington state received a $23.4 million Grid Resilience State and Tribal Formula Grant from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to modernize the electric grid and reduce impacts due to extreme weather and natural disasters. Grid Resilience State and…
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STRICKLAND ANNOUNCES $247K FOR PIERCE COUNTY METRO DIVE TEAM
Lakewood, WA – U.S. Representative Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced $247,731 in federal funding for the Pierce County Metro Dive Team to update diving equipment that has been in use for the last two decades. “The funding announced today for the Metro Dive Team allows them to acquire the latest technology for this important work ,” said U.S.…
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CONSTITUENT SPOTLIGHT: MATTHEW LANDERS
U.S. Representative Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced her September Constituent Spotlight, Matthew Landers, who serves as an educator at Pleasant Glade Elementary in Lacey. He is recognized for his many environment-minded contributions to his school and community. “It is an honor to celebrate Matthew’s deep commitment to the environment and students at Pleasant Glade Elementary,” said U.S.…
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Strickland, WA Delegation Members Seek Answers on State’s Plan to Fund Local Efforts to Combat Opioid Epidemic
Lacey, WA – Today, U.S. Representative Marilyn Stickland (WA-10) joined seven members of the Washington congressional delegation calling for the State to provide answers about its long-term plan to reduce critical Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne JAG) funding for regional drug task forces that help local communities fight the opioid epidemic. In a bipartisan letter…
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CONSTITUENT SPOTLIGHT: IAN “SHIGE” AINOA
U.S. Representative Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced her August Constituent Spotlight, Ian “Shige” Ainoa, an Air Force veteran who currently works for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as an IT specialist and scientific diver. “Through his hard work to bring joy to everyone he meets, Shige’s dedication to the people of his community is inspiring,” said U.S.…
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Strickland, Markey, Padilla, Sinema, Bonamici, Gallego Lead Bicameral Legislation Directing $100 Million To Combat Health Risks Of Extreme Heat
Washington, D.C. – Representative Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), Senator Edward J. Markey (D-MA), Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA), Senator Kyrsten Sinema (I-AZ), Rep. Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01) and Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-03) reintroduced the Preventing Health Emergencies And Temperature-related (HEAT) Illness and Deaths Act to address the rising health risks of extreme heat following Earth’s hottest day on…
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Strickland Pushes To Codify Nondiscrimination In The Military
Washington, D.C. – Today, on the 75th anniversary of the Presidential executive order that desegregated the military, U.S. Representative Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) introduced the Equal and Uniform Treatment in the Military (EQUITY) Act to codify equality in the armed forces into law and prohibit discrimination. “A diverse military is a strong military, and addressing our…
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Strickland Secures Provisions To Improve Air Travel
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced that her provisions to modernize airport management systems, improve public transit access to airports, support FAA employees, and create aviation career pathways for veterans were included in the bipartisan Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act that passed the House. “Accessible air travel…