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March 17, 2021	Sykes Commends Passage of Covid-19 Relief Bills Today, Senator Sykes (D-Akron) applauded the Senate passage of Senate Bills 108, 109 and 110, which address the financial impact of Covid-19 in the state of Ohio.
March 8, 2021	Sykes Commends Approval of Covid Response Funds Today, state Senator Vernon Sykes (D-Akron) supported the Ohio Controlling Board's decision to release over $88 million for multiple state agencies to continue their response against Covid-19.
March 2, 2021	Sykes, Schuring Introduce MBE Reciprocity Bill Today, state Senators Vernon Sykes (D-Akron) and Kirk Schuring (R-Canton) announced the introduction of the Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Reciprocity Bill, which will create certification reciprocity for all state certified MBEs with all political subdivisions within the state.
February 25, 2021	Sykes Receives First Dose of Covid-19 Vaccine Today, state Senator Vernon Sykes (D-Akron) received his first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine at Callis Tower in Channelwood Village, which is owned and operated by Alpha Homes. It was a coordinated effort by Alpha Homes and the Summit County Public Health Department.
February 8, 2021	Sykes Applauds Approval of Contributions to Minority Businesses Today, state Senator Vernon Sykes (D-Akron) supported the Ohio Controlling Board's decision to release $20,000 to the Ohio Capital Access Program (OCAP) reserve fund to assist minority-owned small businesses with financing needs.
February 1, 2021	Sykes and Yuko Comment on Governor's Budget Proposal Today, Ohio Senate Minority Leader Kenny Yuko (D-Richmond Heights) and state Senator and Minority Ranking Member on the Senate Finance Committee Vernon Sykes (D-Akron) released the following statements after Governor Mike DeWine announced the biennial budget for fiscal years 2022 and 2023:
January 25, 2021	Sykes Backs Distribution of Federal Pandemic Relief Funds for Rent and Utilities Today, state Senator Vernon Sykes (D-Akron) supported the Ohio Controlling Board's decision to release $133 million in federal funding, in part to assist Ohioans with rent and utilities, as part of the state's continued response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
January 25, 2021	Sykes Votes To Compensate Two Wrongfully Imprisoned Ohioans Today, state Senator Vernon Sykes (D-Akron) supported the Ohio Controlling Board's decision to release $1,306,651.50 as a settlement payment to Laurese Glover and Derrick Wheatt, who were wrongfully imprisoned for nearly 20 years by the State of Ohio.
January 4, 2021	Vernon Sykes Sworn into Office as State Senator Today, state Senator Vernon Sykes (D-Akron) took the oath of office to serve his second term in the Ohio Senate during the 134th General Assembly.
December 22, 2020	Sykes and Schuring Announce Passage of Airport Development District Bill This week, state Senators Vernon Sykes (D-Akron) and Kirk Schuring (R-Canton) announced the passage of their legislation to foster economic development in and near airports.
December 14, 2020	Sykes Commends Distribution of $250,000 for Food Farmacy Pilot in Akron This week, state Senator Vernon Sykes (D-Akron) supported the Ohio Controlling Board's decision to approve a transfer of $250,000 in General Revenue Fund appropriations from fiscal year 2020 to fiscal year 2021 to support the Food Farmacy Pilot Project.
November 10, 2020	Sykes Commends Distribution of Over $50M for Coronavirus Response This week, state Senator Vernon Sykes (D-Akron) supported the Ohio Controlling Board's decision to release more than $50 million in federal funding to assist local health departments, Joint Vocational School Districts, children with IEPs and behavioral health providers across Ohio as they continue to respond to the Covid-19 pandemic.
November 6, 2020	Sykes, Lehner Announce Fair School Funding Plan Today, state Senators Vernon Sykes (D-Akron) and Peggy Lehner (R-Kettering) announced the introduction of the Fair School Funding Plan (Senate Bill 376) to reform Ohio's school funding system to meet the diverse needs of all students and school districts while accommodating the realities of the state budget.
October 26, 2020	Sykes Approves Distribution of $546 Million to Ohioans Today, state Senator Vernon Sykes (D-Akron) supported the Ohio Controlling Board's decision to release $546.4 million in federal funding to assist Ohioans throughout the Covid-19 pandemic.
October 23, 2020	Sykes Announces Eastern European of Ohio License Plate Bill Signed Into Law Today, state Senator Vernon Sykes (D-Akron) announced that Senate Bill 163, which includes his legislation to create an Eastern European of Ohio license plate, was signed into law by Governor Mike DeWine.
October 5, 2020	Sykes Statement on LaRose's New Ballot Drop Box Directive Today, state Senator Vernon Sykes (D-Akron) issued a statement in response to Secretary of State Frank LaRose's decision to allow county boards of elections to install multiple absentee ballot drop boxes - but only at their offices.
September 30, 2020	Sykes Urges LaRose and Legislature to Simplify Ohio's Voting Process Today, state Senator Vernon Sykes (D-Akron) released a statement in response to Ohio's Tenth District Court of Appeals's decision to overturn a previous ruling requiring Secretary of State Frank LaRose to accept electronic absentee ballot requests.
September 29, 2020	Sykes Supports Additional Unemployment Insurance Funding State Senator Vernon Sykes (D-Akron) voted with the Ohio Controlling Board this week to approve more than $140 million in additional funds for unemployment assistance.
September 14, 2020	Sykes Criticizes Controlling Board Decision on Prepaid Postage for Mail-In Ballots Today, state Senator Vernon Sykes issued a statement in response to the Controlling Board's decision to not prepay postage for mail-in ballots.
August 24, 2020	Sykes Backs Distribution of $175 Million to Local Governments Today, state Senator Vernon Sykes (D-Akron) supported the Ohio Controlling Board's decision to release $175 million in federal funding to assist local governments across Ohio as they continue to respond to the Covid-19 pandemic.
May 12, 2020	Sykes Votes to Release Funds to Improve Ohio's Unemployment Compensation System This week, state Senator Dr. Vernon Sykes (D-Akron) supported the decision by the Ohio Controlling Board to release $52.5 million in federal funding to the Ohio Department of Jobs and Family Services for improvements in the state's unemployment compensation system.
April 13, 2020	Sykes Votes to Release Federal Funds for COVID-19 Response Today, state Senator Dr. Vernon Sykes (D-Akron) supported the decision by the Ohio Controlling Board to appropriate more than $200 million in federal funds to a number of state departments to aid in the unprecedented fight against COVID-19.
December 3, 2019	Ohio could switch to automated voter registration system Story from ABC 6 in Columbus
November 13, 2019	Sykes Applauds Passage of Bill to Prohibit Pregnant Inmate Shackling Today, the Ohio Senate voted unanimously to approve state Sens. Nickie J. Antonio (D-Lakewood) and Peggy Lehner's (R-Kettering) bill to prohibit the restraining or confining of incarcerated pregnant women. State Sen. Vernon Sykes (D-Akron) co-sponsored the bill and issued the following statement:
November 7, 2019	Bill to Rename Highway After Fallen Akron Marine Passes Ohio Senate On Wednesday, the Ohio Senate passed a bill, co-sponsored by state Sen. Vernon Sykes (D-Akron), to designate 28 highways and four bridges across the state in memory of fallen soldiers and law enforcement officers, House Bill 276. Sykes secured the inclusion of a designation to rename the eastbound and westbound lanes of State Route 261 in Akron, between Home Avenue and North Main Street, as "Cpl. Andrew D. Brownfield Memorial Highway."