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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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Strickland Uplifts Olympia Small Business Leader as Virtual Guest to President Biden’s Joint Session Address
Olympia, Washington – Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) made the following statement ahead of President Biden’s address to the first Joint Session of Congress, 100 days into his Administration. Strickland will be joined by Olympia small business leader, David Wasson, as her virtual guest to the Joint Session. Mr. Wasson owns a coffee shop in downtown…
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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…
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AAPI Activists Respond After Derek Chauvin Convicted of George Floyd’s Murder
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty of the murder of George Floyd in the highly anticipated trial that ended Tuesday, prompting an immediate response by many AAPI leaders and activists. Horrific footage of the unarmed Black man’s death last year sparked worldwide protests against police brutality and systemic racism. Tou Thao, the Hmong…
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House lawmakers reintroduce bill that would boost access to contraception for military families
WASHINGTON — Rep. Jackie Speier on Tuesday led a group of House lawmakers to reintroduce legislation that would allow anyone who receives health care through the military to access all forms of Food and Drug Administration-approved contraception without additional costs. The bill from Speier, D-Calif., would ensure non-active-duty service members, including those in the Reserve,…
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Strickland Appointed Vice Chair of Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials
Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (D-WA) was appointed Vice Chair of the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials in the 117th Congress by the Chair of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR) and Chair of the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Donald M. Payne, Jr. (D-NJ). “As…
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Housing Authority proposes to convert Tumwater hotel to low-income housing for seniors
A Tumwater hotel could become 58 units of low-income housing for seniors as part of a proposal from the Housing Authority of Thurston County. Across the country, municipalities are seeing pandemic slowdowns as an opportunity to cheaply acquire hotels and quickly convert them into much-needed affordable housing. Several pieces of this particular project already are…
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Strickland’s Statement on Chauvin Trial Verdict
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) released the following statement on the conviction of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin for second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter in the death of George Floyd. “My heart goes out to the family of George Floyd, the residents of Minneapolis, and people across the country.…