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News from May 2023

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How many professional licenses were issued in Summit County in week ending March 18?

By Akron Reporter | May 14, 2023

There were 41 professional licenses issued in Summit County in the week ending March 18, according to the eLicense Ohio Professional Licensure System.

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How many professional licenses were issued in Summit County in week ending March 25?

By Akron Reporter | May 14, 2023

There were 46 professional licenses issued in Summit County in the week ending March 25, according to the eLicense Ohio Professional Licensure System.

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Rep. Sykes Stands Up For Seniors And Working People, Opposes The “Surprise Billing Our Workers Act”

By Akron Reporter Report | May 14, 2023

On May 11, U.S. Representative Emilia Strong Sykes (OH-13) voted ‘no’ on House Republicans’ H.R. 1163,the “Surprise Billing Our Workers Act.” H.R. 1163 will allow states to send surprise bills to workers for unemployment benefits overpayments during the pandemic for as long as 10 years after an accidental overpayment occurred.

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City of Akron Promotes New Director of Planning and Urban Development

By Akron Reporter Report | May 14, 2023

On May 9, Mayor Horrigan announced that Thomas A. Tatum has been appointed as Director of Planning and Urban Development for the City of Akron.

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Akron Reporter area weekly mass times

By Akron Reporter | May 13, 2023

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

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9 professional licenses expiring in Summit County in week ending May 20

By Akron Reporter | May 13, 2023

There are nine professional licenses expiring in Summit County in the week ending May 20 in Ohio, according to the eLicense Ohio Professional Licensure System.

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Rep. Sykes Denounces House Passage Of H.R. 2, The “Child Deportation Act”

By Akron Reporter Report | May 13, 2023

On May 11, U.S. Representative Emilia Strong Sykes (OH-13) denounced House Passage of House Republicans’ H.R. 2, the “Child Deportation Act.”

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Rep. Sykes Votes In Favor Of The TRANQ Research Act

By Akron Reporter Report | May 12, 2023

On May 11, U.S. Representative Emilia Strong Sykes (OH-13) voted in favor of H.R. 1734, the TRANQ Research Act,of which she is a cosponsor,to combat the spread of novel synthetic opioids like Xylazine.

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How many professional licenses were issued in Summit County in April?

By Akron Reporter | May 11, 2023

There were 336 professional licenses issued in Summit County during April, according to the eLicense Ohio Professional Licensure System.

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Increasing number of Summit County professional licenses issued in April

By Akron Reporter | May 11, 2023

There were 336 professional licenses issued in Summit County in April 2023 in Ohio, according to the eLicense Ohio Professional Licensure System.

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Rep. Sykes: It’s Time To Pass the RAIL Act

By Akron Reporter Report | May 11, 2023

U.S. Representative Emilia Strong Sykes (OH-13) issued the following statement after the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation voted to pass the Railway Safety Act out of committee

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City of Akron Plans and Permits Office to Make Upgrades to the Public Access Portal

By Akron Reporter Report | May 9, 2023

On May 4, the City of Akron’s Engineering team in charge of Plans and Permits announced they will be upgrading the public access portal, plan review, and permitting software.

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Rep. Sykes, House Democrats Advocate For Trade Policy That Protects American Workers, Digital Privacy, And The Environment

By Akron Reporter Report | May 9, 2023

U.S. Representative Emilia Strong Sykes (OH-13) joined every freshman Democrat in the 118th Congress on a letter to President Biden urging that the proposed Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) and other pending trade agreements include strong worker and environmental protections and digital provisions that protect consumers and foster fair competition.

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City of Akron's Lock 3 Releases 2023 Summer Concert and Event Schedule

By Akron Reporter Report | May 8, 2023

Akron’s Lock 3 welcomes guests back for the 21st season of amazing bands, festivals and family-fun entertainment in downtown Akron.

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Reps. Sykes, Adams, Gallego Introduce the EDUCATORS For America Act

By Akron Reporter Report | May 8, 2023

In an effort to raise student achievement in the classroom, and rebuild the educator pipeline, U.S. Representatives Emilia Strong Sykes (OH-13), Alma Adams (NC-12), Ruben Gallego (AZ-03), along with Sens. Jack Reed (D-RI),Bob Casey (D-PA), and Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) introduced H.R. 2992, the EDUCATORS for America Act.

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Mayor Horrigan Issues Statement on Akron Mayoral Election Results

By Akron Reporter Report | May 7, 2023

“I congratulate Shammas Malik on his win to serve as Akron’s 63rd Mayor.

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Rep. Sykes Issues Statement on H.J. Res. 39, Votes to Protect Thousands of U.S. Solar Jobs

By Akron Reporter Report | May 7, 2023

On May 1, U.S. Representative Emilia Strong Sykes (OH-13) voted against H.J. Res. 39, which would end the temporary solar “bridge” implemented by the Biden Administration.

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Akron Reporter area weekly mass times

By Akron Reporter | May 6, 2023

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

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There are two professional licenses that will lapse in Summit County in week ending May 13

By Akron Reporter | May 6, 2023

There are two professional licenses expiring in Summit County in the week ending May 13 in Ohio, according to the eLicense Ohio Professional Licensure System.

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Rep. Sykes Announces More Than $5.5 Million to Help Communities in Ohio’s 13th Congressional District Disproportionally Impacted by the Pandemic Recover

By Akron Reporter Report | May 6, 2023

On April 28, U.S. Representative Emilia Strong Sykes (OH-13) announced the U.S. Department of the Treasury has awarded $5,537,395 to three Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) in Ohio’s 13th District to help low- and moderate-income communities recover from the COVID-19 pandemic and invest in long-term prosperity.