— U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) released the following statement celebrating the passage of her bill to rename the 675 Wolf Ledges Parkway Post Office in Akron, Ohio as the “Judge James Williams Post Office Building.” The bill now heads to the Senate for consideration. “Judge Williams was a legal luminary, whose unwavering dedication to justice paved the way for future generations of leaders in Akron and across the country,” said Rep. Sykes on the House floor. “I’m proud to lead the… Continue Reading
— Today, U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) celebrated the news that the U.S. Department of Commerce is set to award $7,865,000,000 in funding from the CHIPS and Science Act to Intel to strengthen the U.S. supply chain and reestablish American leadership in semiconductor manufacturing. This includes billions coming back to Ohio where Intel is investing more than $28 billion to build two new chip factories in Ohio, creating 3,000 manufacturing jobs and 7,000 construction jobs. “Once agai… Continue Reading
AKRON, OH — U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) issued the following statement on the recent death of Ohio Sen. Kirk Schuring: “Kirk Schuring was a dedicated legislator, public servant, family man, and champion for Stark County. Serving with Kirk was a pleasure and he was known as a reliable leader who found a way to work across the aisle, and in support of his constituents everyday. “His principled approach to legislating made him well respected and I will always remember his efforts in … Continue Reading
1 big thing: Selling the CHIPS and Science Act in Ohio AKRON, Ohio — At a lunch in an old, refurbished train station earlier this month, Rep. Emilia Sykes faced many questions from the audience but no one mentioned the CHIPS and Science Act, Maria reports. Why it matters: The law is among the most significant accomplishments of the Biden-Harris administration, but politicians like Sykes are boiling down the sprawling, multi-billion dollar package into an idea that resonates better with voters … Continue Reading
Government and community leaders stood by the Cuyahoga River in Akron on Wednesday to announce $3.6 billion in funding from the Biden administration to upgrade water infrastructure throughout the United States. "Specifically, here in Ohio, we will receive $169 million from this round of funding," said U.S. Rep. Emilia Sykes, D-Akron. "Municipalities will have the opportunity to apply for grants from the Ohio EPA to utilize these funds to improve water infrastructure across the state." The fund… Continue Reading
— U.S. House Democrats introduced a resolution Thursday that would clarify when health care providers can use abortion as emergency medical care amid a patchwork of state laws that have led to dozens of stories of women being turned away from emergency departments when experiencing complications or miscarriages. The two-page resolution would express “the sense of the House of Representatives” that abortion is a form of stabilizing care under the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act… Continue Reading
July 25, 2024