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News from April 2023

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Rep. Sykes Denounces House Passage of H.R. 734, the “Politics Over Participation Act”

By Akron Reporter Report | Apr 30, 2023

On April 20, U.S. Representative Emilia Strong Sykes (OH-13) denounced House Passage of H.R. 734, the “Politics Over Participation Act.”

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Akron Reporter area weekly mass times

By Akron Reporter | Apr 29, 2023

The following parishes in the Akron Reporter coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Rep. Sykes Introduces Legislation to Crack Down on Anti-Abortion Disinformation by Crisis Pregnancy Centers

By Akron Reporter Report | Apr 29, 2023

On April 20, U.S. Representative Emilia Strong Sykes (OH-13), along with Rep. Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) and Senators Bob Menendez (D-NJ) and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), introduced the Stop Anti-Abortion Disinformation (SAD) Act to stop crisis pregnancy centers from spreading deceptive advertising about abortion care.

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Rep. Sykes Opposes H.J. Res. 42, Legislation to Weaken Police Accountability Measures

By Akron Reporter Report | Apr 28, 2023

On April 19, U.S. Representative Emilia Strong Sykes (OH-13) voted against H.J. Res 42, legislation that weakens public safety in communities by nullifying D.C. Council’s recently passed “Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act.”

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Rep. Sykes Opposes Veto Override of H.J. Res. 27, Legislation That Undermines Efforts to Protect Clean Water

By Akron Reporter Report | Apr 27, 2023

On April 18, U.S. Representative Emilia Strong Sykes (OH-13) voted against the veto override of H.J. Res 27, legislation that would rescind the Clean Water Restoration Rule that defines which bodies of water fall under the scope of the Clean Water Act. H.J. Res. 27 is a direct attempt to invalidate the Biden-Harris administration’s recently finalized regulation, which ensures protections for many of the bodies of water our families and communities depend on.

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Rep. Sykes Celebrates 100 Days Representing Ohio’s 13th District

By Akron Reporter Report | Apr 26, 2023

Last week, U.S. Representative Emilia Strong Sykes (OH-13) celebrated her 100th day in office representing Ohio’s 13th Congressional District. To commemorate this milestone and to officially welcome members of the community to her district office, Rep. Sykes hosted a District Office Open House last Thursday where constituents stopped by to meet the district staff and learn about the services the office provides.

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Rep. Sykes Issues Statement on Grand Jury Decision Not to Pursue Charges Against the Eight Akron Police Officers Involved in the Fatal Shooting of Jayland Walker

By Akron Reporter Report | Apr 25, 2023

U.S. Representative Emilia Strong Sykes (OH-13) issued the following statement on the grand jury decision not to pursue charges against the eight Akron police officers involved in the fatal shooting of Jayland Walker:

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A Letter to the People of Akron

By Akron Reporter Report | Apr 24, 2023

As we navigate this difficult period during and after the grand jury decides whether charges will be brought against the eight police officers who killed Jayland Walker last summer, I want to take a moment to share my thoughts with you on this deeply emotional series of events which have great potential to divide us.

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Rep. Sykes Hosts “Rail Week” Highlighting Need to Improve Rail Safety

By Akron Reporter Report | Apr 23, 2023

On April 13, 2023, U.S. Representative Emilia Strong Sykes (OH-13) hosted “Rail Week” in Ohio’s 13th District to emphasize the need to pass the bipartisan Reducing Accidents in Locomotives (RAIL) Act to improve rail safety in our communities.

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Akron Reporter area weekly mass times

By Akron Reporter | Apr 22, 2023

The following parishes in the Akron Reporter coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Reps. Sykes Leads More Than 30+ House Members in Push to Fund Water Infrastructure Jobs, Projects, and Programs

By Akron Reporter Report | Apr 22, 2023

Representatives Emilia Strong Sykes (D-OH), Vice Chair of the Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee and member of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, and Ranking Member of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Grace Napolitano led a group of more than 30 members in the House of Representatives on a letter calling for Congressional leadership to prioritize water infrastructure funding as part of the FY24 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill.

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How many companies in cities in Summit County received FDA inspections in Q1 2023?

By Akron Reporter | Apr 21, 2023

There were five companies in a city associated with Summit County that received five FDA inspections in the first quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

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How many professional licenses will expire in Summit County in May?

By Akron Reporter | Apr 15, 2023

There are 106 professional licenses expiring in Summit County during May in Ohio, according to the eLicense Ohio Professional Licensure System.

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Akron Reporter area weekly mass times

By Akron Reporter | Apr 15, 2023

The following parishes in the Akron Reporter coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Summit County sees influx of 3,437 people from across the country in 2019

By Akron Reporter | Apr 12, 2023

Summit County saw 3,437 people migrate from across the U.S. during 2019, an increase over the previous year, according to the Internal Revenue Service.

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Summit County sees influx of 8,332 people from across the same state in 2019

By Akron Reporter | Apr 12, 2023

Summit County saw 8,332 people migrate from within the state during 2019, an increase over the previous year, according to the Internal Revenue Service.

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There is one professional license expiring in Summit County in week ending April 22

By Akron Reporter | Apr 12, 2023

There is one professional license expiring in Summit County in the week ending April 22 in Ohio, according to the eLicense Ohio Professional Licensure System.

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Summit County sees influx of 11,769 people in 2019

By Akron Reporter | Apr 12, 2023

Summit County saw 11,769 new residents during 2019, an increase over the previous year, according to the Internal Revenue Service.

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Akron Reporter area weekly mass times

By Akron Reporter | Apr 8, 2023

The following parishes in the Akron Reporter coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Akron Reporter area weekly mass times

By Akron Reporter | Apr 1, 2023

The following parishes in the Akron Reporter coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.