South Sound Updates
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Strickland Secures $850K for Puyallup’s Meeker Festival Street
Lakewood, WA — Today, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) and U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) announced $850,000 in federal funding for the City of Puyallup’s Meeker Festival Street project. “Revitalizing the Meeker Festival Street is a smart investment for Puyallup,” said Strickland. “I am proud to secure federal funding that makes our communities more safe, attractive, and vibrant.” “This investment is a tremendous win for Puyallup,” said Puyallup Mayor Ned Witting. “Congresswoman Strickland’s advocacy and Senator Cantwell’s…
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Strickland Announces Winners of Black History Month Essay Contest
Lakewood, WA – Today, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced Rion and Waverly as the winners of her Black History Month Essay Contest on the House floor. Students in grades 7–12 in Washington’s 10th Congressional District were invited to celebrate Black History Month by submitting essays that honor Black Washingtonians who have significantly impacted our region.…
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Strickland Asks Admin for Relief for Shellfish Growers
Strickland led four Congressional Colleagues to address key economic issues Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) sent a letter, alongside her colleagues, to U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary, Brooke Rollins, demanding relief for shellfish growers following Trump’s trade wars and tariffs that have adversely impacted the industry. “We’ve heard personal stories from local…
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Strickland Secures $700K for Clean Water in Roy
Lakewood, WA – Today, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced $700,000 in federal funding for the City of Roy’s Water Infrastructure Project. “Every community deserves access to clean water,” said Strickland. “Securing this federal funding will help hundreds of households across Roy access this basic need.” The project includes several improvements to the City of Roy’s current water…
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Strickland Brings $1M to Yelm’s Historic Downtown
Lacey, WA – Today, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced $1,000,000 in federal funding to support the City of Yelm’s Downtown Business Revitalization Strategy, which will provide improvements to the city’s economy and core infrastructure. “Safety and accessibility are cornerstones of a growing and thriving community,” said Strickland. “This federal funding will help the City of…
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Strickland Delivers Over $1M For Thurston County Emergency Preparedness
Lacey, WA – Today, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced over $1,000,000 in federal funding for the construction of the Thurston Fairgrounds Emergency Evacuation & Agricultural Center. “It is crucial that we maintain the safety of the residents, farmers, and livestock located in our rural areas,” said Strickland. “This funding will ensure that our communities are…
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Strickland Leads 20 Colleagues in Letter to FAA, Demanding Answers to Undistributed Workforce Development Funds
Strickland Leads 20 Colleagues in Letter to FAA, Demanding Answers to Undistributed Workforce Development Funds Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) sent a letter, alongside her colleagues, to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Bryan Bedford, addressing the FAA’s failure to distribute congressionally appropriated funding through the Aviation Workforce Development Grant Program. “Despite the…
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Strickland Honors Vietnam Veterans in the South Sound
Lacey, WA — During National Veterans and Military Families Month, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) hosted a Vietnam War-era Veterans Pinning Ceremony in Thurston County, recognizing local veterans for their service. During the ceremony, Strickland presented each veteran with a commemorative lapel pin as a token of the nation’s gratitude. “As a member of Congress and…
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Strickland Visits South Sound Manufacturers
Lacey, WA – Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) spent August District Work Period visiting several local manufacturers, highlighting products uniquely made at home in the South Sound. Local manufacturers shared concerns about their businesses, the economic climate, and the federal policies enacted by President Trump. Manufacturers in the South Sound are an important – often overlooked…
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Strickland Tours Farms and Agriculture Centers Across the South Sound
Lacey, WA – Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) spent August visiting several agricultural centers and farms to highlight products that are uniquely grown and harvested in the South Sound. Many farmers shared concerns of financial instability, stemming from an unstable and strained economic environment created by President Trump’s tariff policies. “The South Sound is home to…