Economy & Jobs
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New hope is budding for Washington pot shops seeking to go cashless
SEATTLE — Marijuana dispensary owners say they want change– and not the kind that jingles in your pocket. Since recreational weed was legalized more than a decade ago, pot shops in Washington have proven to be prime targets for thieves. “Everyone living around here knows that it’s not safe being cash-only as a business,” said…
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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…
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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 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 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 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…
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Strickland, Kilmer Join Puget Sound Recovery Advocates at U.S. Capitol
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, May 10, U.S. Representatives Derek Kilmer (WA-06) and Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), Co-Chairs of the Puget Sound Recovery Caucus, spoke with Puget Sound recovery advocates at the U.S. Capitol during the annual Puget Sound Day on the Hill. “I am proud to have hosted many of our Puget Sound recovery advocates for…
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Strickland, Schrier Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Create Career Pathways For Veterans In The Airline Industry
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representatives Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) and Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) introduced the bipartisan American Aviator Act to establish a pilot program at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) that authorizes competitive grants supporting flight-training services for veterans who are not already military pilots. “The American Aviator Act will make it easier for military…
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Strickland, Kilmer Launch Puget Sound Federal Leadership Task Force
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representatives Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) and Derek Kilmer (WA-06), Co-Chairs of the Puget Sound Recovery Caucus, announced the first meeting of the Puget Sound Federal Leadership Task Force. Reps. Kilmer and Strickland were instrumental in fighting for legislation creating the task force to be included in the FY2023 National Defense Authorization…
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Strickland Introduces Legislation To Help Small Businesses With COVID Disaster Loans
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) today introduced H.R. 2727, the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) Relief Act to delay interest accumulation on COVID disaster loans. Strickland’s bill would make the interest rate on the federal share of an eligible COVID-19 EIDL loan zero percent for eligible borrowers for 12 months. The delay in…