/news/tags/emilia-sykes Emilia Sykes en-US Copyright Mon, 02 Dec 2024 23:47:05 GMT /government-politics/2024-12-02/ohio-secretary-of-state-rules-rep-emilia-sykes-eligible-to-vote-in-summit-county Rep. Emilia Sykes' voter registration was called into question by a challenge in October, right before Sykes' bid for a second term in Congress. Mon, 02 Dec 2024 23:47:05 GMT /government-politics/2024-12-02/ohio-secretary-of-state-rules-rep-emilia-sykes-eligible-to-vote-in-summit-county Abigail Bottar /government-politics/2024-11-01/ohio-13th-congressional-district-2024-race-is-very-competitive-will-others-be-if-issue-1-passes Ohio's 13th congressional district, which covers all of Summit County and parts of Stark and Portage, has been dubbed one of the most competitive races in the country by political analysts. The race may give insight into what more matchups could look like if Issue 1 passes. Fri, 01 Nov 2024 10:10:00 GMT /government-politics/2024-11-01/ohio-13th-congressional-district-2024-race-is-very-competitive-will-others-be-if-issue-1-passes Abigail Bottar /term/events/2023-04-11/cuyahoga-valley-scenic-railroad-provides-congresswoman-a-chance-to-learn-about-rail-infrastructure Cong. Emilia Strong Sykes' excursion on the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad is part of her larger effort to better understand rail safety and infrastructure after co-sponsoring the Reducing Accidents in Locomotives (RAIL) Act in March. Tue, 11 Apr 2023 18:52:56 GMT /term/events/2023-04-11/cuyahoga-valley-scenic-railroad-provides-congresswoman-a-chance-to-learn-about-rail-infrastructure Zaria Johnson /government-politics/2023-02-03/rep-emilia-strong-sykes-promises-big-investments-in-northeast-ohio The first term congresswoman from Akron was recently appointed to the Science, Space and Technology and Transportation and Infrastructure Committees. Fri, 03 Feb 2023 23:00:34 GMT /government-politics/2023-02-03/rep-emilia-strong-sykes-promises-big-investments-in-northeast-ohio Abigail Bottar /economy/2023-01-18/ohio-minority-business-owners-discuss-challenges-with-commerce-secretary-the-need-for-capital Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo hosted a minority business owner roundtable on Wednesday to hear concerns and how her department can better support them. Wed, 18 Jan 2023 23:26:09 GMT /economy/2023-01-18/ohio-minority-business-owners-discuss-challenges-with-commerce-secretary-the-need-for-capital Abigail Bottar /news/government-politics/2022-11-09/democrat-emilia-sykes-clinches-13th-district-congressional-seat The redrawn 13th congressional district covers all of Summit County for the first time in decades. It also covers parts of Stark and Portage Counties. Wed, 09 Nov 2022 06:22:50 GMT /news/government-politics/2022-11-09/democrat-emilia-sykes-clinches-13th-district-congressional-seat Abigail Bottar, Anna Huntsman /news/government-politics/2022-11-03/13th-district-race-could-decide-the-balance-of-the-us-house The newly redrawn 13th Congressional District covers the entirety of Summit County for the first time in decades, as well as parts of Stark and Portage counties. Thu, 03 Nov 2022 10:01:00 GMT /news/government-politics/2022-11-03/13th-district-race-could-decide-the-balance-of-the-us-house Anna Huntsman /news/government-politics/2022-05-03/emilia-sykes-madison-gesiotto-gilbert-to-square-off-in-battleground-13th-congressional-district The redrawn district encompasses all of Summit County, much of Stark County and a sliver of Portage County. Wed, 04 May 2022 03:44:06 GMT /news/government-politics/2022-05-03/emilia-sykes-madison-gesiotto-gilbert-to-square-off-in-battleground-13th-congressional-district Kabir Bhatia /news/government-politics/2021-09-09/ohio-redistricting-commission-sets-two-meetings-in-one-day-republicans-will-propose-maps Republican state lawmakers will unveil their proposal for new state House and Senate district maps at Thursday's meeting. Thu, 09 Sep 2021 10:33:01 GMT /news/government-politics/2021-09-09/ohio-redistricting-commission-sets-two-meetings-in-one-day-republicans-will-propose-maps Andy Chow /news/government-politics/2021-06-27/house-republicans-attach-transgender-ban-to-popular-college-athlete-bill The bill to allow college athletes to receive compensation for their name, image, and likeness passed the Ohio House, but not before Republican lawmakers attached a last-minute amendment to the bill that bans transgender women from participating in high school and college women sports. Thu, 24 Jun 2021 19:55:55 GMT /news/government-politics/2021-06-27/house-republicans-attach-transgender-ban-to-popular-college-athlete-bill Andy Chow