In The News
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200 days in Congress, and Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland is full of surprises
When Rep. Marilyn Strickland (D-WA) became an international sensation as the first member of Congress to take the oath of office wearing a hanbok, she did it to honor her mother and heritage. But Strickland didn’t just surprise the world. She surprised her mother, as well. Strickland, the former Tacoma mayor who represents Washington’s 10th…
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Tens of thousands of families to receive up to $300 monthly from federal program
Eligible parents and families are starting to receive monthly payments of up to $300 per child from the federal government. As part of the American Rescue Plan passed by Congress, child tax credits will be sent every month until December. Qualifying families can receive: Up to $300 a month per child ages 0-5. Up to…
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New tax credit will give much needed boost to Washington families during pandemic
A new tax credit program starts July 15 that will provide checks to Washington’s families. But some are worried that this may be a temporary solution. TACOMA, Wash. — The coronavirus pandemic has left many families struggling to make ends meet, but new monthly payments starting this week seek to make things a little easier. “COVID’s stressful…
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Strickland’s Actions Address Poverty
The other Washington doesn’t often get a great rap for changing people’s lives, but it’s worth taking a second look. Recent changes in the Earned Income Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit passed by Congress are going to cut in half the rate of U.S. child poverty this year. How did such a monumental success…
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Washington representatives urge wildfire preparedness ahead of projected dry summer
Washington state has already seen more than 200 wildfires so far in 2021. The ten-year average for wildfires around this time of year is 53, according to the DNR. BONNEY LAKE, Wash. — Western Washington fire officials and lawmakers are urging residents to get prepared ahead of wildfire season. Washington Representatives Kim Schrier and Marilyn…
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Strickland Reflects On Her First 130 Days
After her election to the US House of Representatives last November, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland was thrust into the middle of a historic chain of events. Just three days after her Jan. 3 congressional swearing in, a violent mob staged a failed coup attempt at the capitol building; House Democrats filed articles of impeachment against Trump…
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Q&A: Marilyn Strickland how Congress can help localities build more housing near transit
Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced this month that she is cosponsoring an updated version of H.R.2483, the Build More Housing Near Transit Act, to incentivize the construction of low and middle-income housing in transit-served locations. Prime sponsored by Reps. Scott Peters and Cathy McMorris Rodgers, the bipartisan bill would provide incentives for transit applicants who…
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Alaska Airlines reveals “Our Commitment” aircraft in partnership with UNCF
SEATTLE, April 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Alaska Airlines’ “Our Commitment” aircraft took to the skies in partnership with UNCF (United Negro College Fund), a symbol of the airline’s promise to create a place where everyone sees themselves and belongs. Designed with Alaska’s Air Group Black Employees, Allies and Advocates (ABEA) group to illustrate the airline’s belief in education as the great…
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Congresswoman Strickland Appointed Vice Chair on Subcommittee
Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland, D-Olympia, was appointed as the vice chair on a subcommittee that has jurisdiction over the economic and safety regulation of railroads, and the agencies that administer those regulations. Strickland said she’s looking forward to serving on the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines and Hazardous Materials alongside other members and the Biden administration. “Equitable…
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JBLM opens first Children’s Museum on DOD installation
JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. – The Children’s Museum at Joint Base Lewis-McChord opened its doors to the JBLM community during a ribbon cutting ceremony April 24. Located next to the JBLM splash park, skate park and bowling alley, the Children’s Museum at JBLM is the first of its kind on a military installation. “We’re honored to be here today to open the first-of-its-kind children’s museum right here on Joint Base…