On Wednesday, state Sen. Vernon Sykes (D-Akron) hosted his annual fishing clinic for Akron's children in collaboration with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR).

Today, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on cases out of Maryland and North Carolina, deciding that partisan gerrymandering cases cannot be resolved by federal courts. The ruling means a similar, pending Ohio case against the state's congressional district maps will not go forward.

On Thursday, the Ohio Senate unanimously passed the state's two-year, $69 billion budget bill, House Bill 166.

Today, the Ohio Senate unanimously passed the state's two-year, $69 billion budget bill, House Bill 166.

On Tuesday, state Sens. Vernon Sykes (D-Akron) and Jay Hottinger (R-Newark) provided sponsor testimony on their legislation to provide recourse for architects and other design professionals who are not fairly compensated for their work. 

Today, Ohio Senate Democrats expressed cautious optimism about the revised version of the state's two-year operating budget, House Bill 166. The updated bill includes longstanding Democratic budget priorities, including increased investment in health care for seniors and people with disabilities, libraries and clean water.

Today, state Senator Vernon Sykes (D-Akron) hosted the annual Soap Box Derby Champions Day at the Statehouse in Columbus. Winners of the state's 2019 individual and team races were recognized by both the Senate and the House.

Today, state Senator Vernon Sykes (D-Akron) received the 2019 "A Step Above" Award from Groundwork Ohio at their 2019 Early Childhood Awareness and Education Summit for his commitment to expanding early childhood education and making higher education more affordable.

Today, state Senators Vernon Sykes (D-Akron) and Stephanie Kunze (R-Hilliard) gave sponsor testimony in front of the Senate Education Committee on Senate Bill 121, their bill to create health education standards for K-12 schools.

Today, a federal court has ruled that Ohio's congressional district map is unconstitutional, unfairly benefitting Republican candidates.