Economy & Jobs
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**MEDIA ADVISORY** Strickland and Northwest Carpenters to Hold Labor Roundtable on Infrastructure
Washington, DC— On Thursday, July 15th, at 4:20 PM PT at Northwest Carpenters Institute of Washington DuPont Training Center, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) and the Northwest Carpenters Union will host a roundtable discussion with labor leaders and workers on the need to support South Sound workers and working families, make child care more accessible and affordable,…
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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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**MEDIA ADVISORY** Strickland to Hold Child Tax Credit Event with Local Mom at Eastside Community Center
Washington, D.C. — On Tuesday July 13th, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (D-WA) will visit Eastside Community Center at 12:15 PM PT with Tacoma mom, MomsRising advocate, and Child Tax Credit recipient, Carolyn Solitaire and her family. Strickland and Solitaire will discuss the Child Tax Credit and encourage hardworking families to be on the lookout for advance…
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Strickland Helps Pass Landmark Infrastructure Bill, Secures Key Investments for the South Sound
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), Vice Chair of the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials on the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, secured key investments for the South Sound in a transformational infrastructure package the House passed today. The package includes $20 million in funding for local transportation projects, Strickland and Rep.…
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**MEDIA ADVISORY** Strickland, DeFazio, Kilmer, Larsen, Blumenauer, Schrader, Bonamici to Hold Press Conference as House Moves to Pass INVEST in America Act
(Washington, DC) – Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) will join Chairman DeFazio (OR-04), Representatives Blumenauer (OR-03), Larsen (WA-02), Schrader (OR-05), Bonamici (OR-01), and Kilmer (WA-06) in holding a Zoom press conference Tuesday, June 29th, at 10:00 AM PT/ 1:00 PM ET as the House is expected to pass legislation this week that will create good-paying jobs,…
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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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Strickland Urges South Sound Families to File Taxes Before May 17 to Get Advance Child Tax Credit Payments as Soon as Possible
Washington, D.C. –Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) is urging hardworking families in Washington’s 10th Congressional District to file their taxes before the upcoming May 17th deadline to ensure they receive the accurate amount in new advance monthly Child Tax Credit payments they are entitled to as soon as possible. As part of the American Rescue Plan…
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Strickland, Coons, Benjamin Announced as Honorary Chairs of NewDEAL
Washington, D.C. – The NewDEAL announced today that Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), Senator Chris Coons (DE), and Mayor Steve Benjamin (Columbia, SC) are new honorary chairs of the organization, which identifies, cultivates, and provides policy support to a network of 175 rising state and local Democrats. The new leadership team will have a two-year term…
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**MEDIA ADVISORY** Strickland To Visit ECOS to Mark Earth Month & Discuss Environmental Priorities
Washington, D.C.— On Arbor Day, tomorrow, April 30th, at 10:00 AM PT, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) will join Lacey Mayor Andy Ryder in visiting ECOS’ sustainable manufacturing facility in Lacey, WA to commemorate Earth Month, participate in an Arbor Day tree planting, discuss ECOS’ environmental initiatives, and thank ECOS essential workers for their dedication to…