For the sixth time, U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) voted in favor of a war powers resolution directing the withdrawal of U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities against Iran. Seven months after President Trump launched unauthorized military strikes, Rep. Sykes continues to demand an end to the war with Iran that has cost American service members their lives and placed additional financial strain on families already struggling to make ends meet. “President Trump rushed our country into ano… Continue Reading
CANTON, OH — Today, U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) announced that the Akron-Canton Regional Airport Authority will receive $175,000 in federal funding through the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) FY26 Airport Improvement Program. The grant will fund the acquisition of 35 new vehicle movement area transponders, bringing the airport into conformity with current federal safety standards. Vehicle movement area transponders track ground vehicles operating on runways, taxiways, an… Continue Reading
AKRON, OH - U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) issued the following statement honoring the 2,977 Americans who lost their lives in the World Trade Center attacks, and the resilience of the first responders who answered the call to serve on September 11, 2001. “September 11th forever changed us as a nation. On the 25th anniversary of this horrific attack, I am remembering those we lost, and reaffirming my commitment to our first responders - including firefighters, police officers, and par… Continue Reading
AKRON — U.S. Rep. Emilia Sykes (D-District 13) announced that the National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded The University of Akron $450,000 for water molecular research that gathers quantitative data on water to help support collaborative work within the polymer, beauty and agriculture industries. “Research institutions like The University of Akron are driving innovation that strengthens our economy, advances scientific discovery and improves lives,” Sykes said in a press release. “This fe… Continue Reading
The Akron Police Department and the Summit County Department of Public Safety will receive $174,104 in federal funding, Rep. Emilia Sykes' office announced Aug. 11. The award will be given through the U.S. Department of Justice's Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program, according to a news release from Sykes' office. It will aid the police department in closing equipment gaps across many of its divisions, including community relations, services, SWAT, patrol, the detective burea… Continue Reading
As Sadali Costa prepares for her senior year at Stow-Munroe Falls High School, she's also being recognized as likely the first Sri Lankan American girl to receive Scouting America's Eagle Scout rank, the organization’s highest honor. After the Beacon Journal reported on Costa making history, the 17-year-old from Stow said she received an outpouring of congratulations and support from both her Scouting community and the Sri Lankan community. “They’re all very happy and very excited that I’m abl… Continue Reading
September 17, 2026