Akron Reporter

Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing Ohio’s 13th district, has been actively engaging with her constituents through social media updates and community events. Her recent communications provide insights into federal funding legislation and local educational support.

On March 12, 2025, Rep. Sykes announced a live discussion on Instagram at 4 p.m., focusing on federal funding legislation updates. She invited followers to join the session titled "WTF Show" for detailed insights. "Join Rep. Sykes TODAY at 4 p.m. for the WTF Show on Instagram Live! Rep. Sykes will be discussing updates on federal funding legislation."

Later that day, she highlighted the dependency of local schools in Ohio on federal government funds for maintaining teaching positions. Emphasizing the importance of these educators in helping students achieve their potential, she referenced Ohio Education Association President Scott DiMauro's explanation of this issue."Local schools depend on the federal government to fund thousands of teaching positions in Ohio."

In another post dated March 12, 2025, Rep. Sykes announced an upcoming Community Conversation event scheduled for March 18 in Akron with State Senator Casey Weinstein. The event aims to update attendees on both federal and state funding bills."Join Rep. Sykes and State Senator Casey Weinstein on March 18 in Akron for a Community Conversation."