Press Releases
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Strickland to Host Military Service Academy Informational Sessions
Olympia, WA – Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) is hosting two U.S. Service Academy Information Nights for high school and middle school students residing in Washington’s 10th Congressional District. The first informational session will be held on Monday, April 18th in Lacey and the second will be held on Tuesday, April 19th in Lakewood. “One of…
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Strickland, Cantwell, Inslee Visit I-5 Nisqually River Bridge Project
Olympia, Washington – Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), Senator Maria Cantwell, and Governor Jay Inslee, and received a tour of the I-5 Nisqually River bridge project on Monday, April 11, 2022. The tour was hosted by the Nisqually Indian Tribe. Following the tour, Strickland, Cantwell, and Inslee joined a roundtable conversation with other local elected leaders…
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Strickland Improves Accessibility for People with Disabilities In Tacoma
Lakewood, Washington – Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) secured $3,000,000 in federal funding for the City of Tacoma’s pedestrian accessibility improvements for the federal Fiscal Year ending September 30, 2022. With this funding, the City of Tacoma will be able to construct 400 curb ramps that have been requested by people with disabilities and where there…
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Strickland Votes to End Federal Prohibition of Cannabis
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) voted to pass the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act after leading a bipartisan letter calling on Congressional leadership to expeditiously consider the bill. The MORE Act ends the federal prohibition on marijuana and seeks justice for those whose lives have been ruined by marijuana-related charges. “To…
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Strickland Supports $35 Monthly Cap for Insulin Costs to Patients
Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Strickland voted for landmark legislation to deliver lower insulin costs for South Sound families. By capping out-of-pocket expenses, the Affordable Insulin Now Act will ensure that Washingtonians pay no more than $35 for a monthly supply of insulin. “Across the South Sound, Washingtonians are paying way too much for insulin,…
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Strickland Hears From Constituents During March Town Hall
Lacey, WA – Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) hosted a Town Hall on Wednesday, March 16. She was joined by Mayor Dick Muri of Steilacoom, who served as the moderator Constituents asked Strickland about the current state of COVID, how the government is helping to lower gas prices, Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine, how the Bipartisan Infrastructure…
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Strickland Secures Wins for WA-10, Over $12 Million for South Sound Community Projects
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) released the following statement after she secured $12.55 million for eight community projects to benefit the South Sound. Strickland’s local Community Project Funding (CPF) requests were signed into law by President Biden as part of H.R. 2471, the FY22 omnibus appropriations package. “I am grateful that President Biden…
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**MEDIA ADVISORY** Strickland Hosts Telephone Town Hall
Lacey, WA— On Wednesday, March 16th at 6:30 PM PT, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) will be hosting a Telephone Town Hall with Mayor Dick Muri of Steilacoom, who will serve as moderator. WHO: Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) Mayor Dick Muri of Steilacoom (Moderator) WHAT: Telephone Town Hall WHEN: Wednesday, March 16th at 6:30 PM PT…
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Strickland to Host Telephone Town Hall on March 16
Olympia, WA – Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced that she will be hosting a Telephone Town Hall on Wednesday, March 16, at 6:30 PM PT. She will be joined by Mayor Dick Muri of Steilacoom, who will serve as moderator. “Back in Washington D.C., I have been working to deliver results for the South Sound,”…
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Strickland Launches Annual Congressional Art Competition
Olympia, WA – Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced that her office will begin accepting submissions for the 2022 Congressional Art Competition, marking the second year of her office’s participation. This national competition is an opportunity to recognize, honor, and encourage young artistic talent across the nation. “The Congressional Art Competition allows students to showcase their…