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Rep. Sykes Votes Against Resolution to Nullify DOE’s Energy Standards for Gas Water Heaters

The Biden administration set new regulations on gas water heaters, but in February 2025, the House voted to scrap them – backed by Trump—saying they hurt consumer choice and raised costs.

By Akron Reporter | Apr 13, 2025

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Trump says he’ll sign bill to block national fracking ban opposed by Rep. Emilia Sykes

U.S. President Donald Trump (R) said he will sign a bill that would block bans on fracking.

By Akron Reporter | Apr 4, 2025

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Proposed Ohio bill will crack down on online stolen, counterfeit items

By Christina Heath | 3 years ago

A new proposed bill from Ohio state Reps. Phil Plummer (R-Dayton) and Haraz Ghanbari (R-Perrysburg would place regulations on online marketplaces to protect consumers from purchasing counterfeit or stolen items.

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Sen. Vernon Sykes opposed bill to limit governor’s power to issue health orders

By Staff reports | Sep 29, 2020

Democratic State Sen. Vernon Sykes last week voted against SB 311, which would limit the power of the governor and the state Department of Health to issue mandatory statewide quarantine orders during health emergencies.