CANTON, OH — Today, U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) announced the Institute of Museum and Library Services awarded the National First Ladies Library & Museum $40,000 for a project that will restore and conserve several items of clothing that belonged to First Lady Ida Saxton McKinley. “The National First Ladies Library & Museum is not only an integral part of our community in Ohio’s 13th Congressional District, it's a national treasure, serving as the nation's only showplace to… Continue Reading
— U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) sent a letter to House and Senate Leadership and leadership on the House and Senate Appropriations Committees to advocate for full funding of the National Park Service. The current administration has requested a $1.2 billion decrease to the National Park Service's budget - a decrease that Rep. Sykes outlines would be particularly harmful to the Cuyahoga Valley National Park and National First Ladies Museum, both located in Ohio’s 13th Congressional Dist… Continue Reading
GREEN, OH — Over the weekend, U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) hosted Academy Day at Green High School for students in Ohio’s 13th Congressional District who are interested in attending a U.S. Military Service Academy. Rep. Sykes has the honor of nominating the best and brightest youth to the U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, U.S. Military Academy, and U.S. Naval Academy. “As your Member of Congress, it is an honor to nominate students from Ohio’s 13th Congressional … Continue Reading
The Ohio Department of Transportation needs to consider an Akron-Canton passenger rail stop as part of its future planning, U.S. Rep. Emilia Sykes says. The congresswoman, who serves as vice ranking member on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, sent a letter to Gov. Mike DeWine and ODOT Director Pamela Boratyn "expressing concern" that an Akron-Canton stop wasn't included as part of the 2025 State of Ohio Rail Plan. The draft was released Aug. 26 and is expected to be finalized Se… Continue Reading
KENT, Ohio — Rep. Emilia Sykes, D-Ohio, announced the Federal Aviation Administration awarded Kent State University $4.1 million to upgrade its airport. Sykes had written a letter of support to the FAA to bolster the grant application. “The Kent State University Airport plays a pivotal role in our community, ensuring that the next generation of aviators can receive the best education, right here in Northeast Ohio. These funds will help ensure that we are continuously repairing and making upgra… Continue Reading
Frustrated that a 2025 State of Ohio Rail Plan draft released last month didn’t include a passenger rail stop in the Akron-Canton area, U.S. Rep. Emilia Sykes wants a redo. The Akron Democrat sent a letter Thursday to Gov. Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Transportation Director Pamela Boratyn that asks them to “reconsider this omission.” Her letter says residents of the Akron-Canton region have advocated for a passenger rail line for many years, and the 2019 State of Ohio Rail Plan notes th… Continue Reading
May 12, 2025