Sean P. Brennan News

COLUMBUS – State Representative Sean Patrick Brennan (D–Parma) today voiced strong opposition to the newly proposed $1.1 billion transmission plan filed by FirstEnergy and American Electric Power (AEP), echoing the concerns raised by the Office of the Ohio Consumers’ Counsel (OCC) in its formal protest to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).

COLUMBUS – State Representative Sean Patrick Brennan (D–Parma) today commended Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost for reaffirming his commitment to pursuing justice following the announcement of a hung jury in the Summit County trial of former FirstEnergy CEO Chuck Jones and Senior Vice President of External Affairs Michael Dowling—two central figures tied to the House Bill 6 (HB 6) public corruption scandal

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Sean Patrick Brennan (D-Parma) today announced his strong support for House Bill (HB) 203, known as “Aspen Runnels’ Law,” which he proudly co-sponsored and voted to pass in the Ohio House. The legislation enhances penalties for dangerous driving in active school zones and establishes new safeguards to better protect students and families.

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Sean Patrick Brennan (D-Parma) today released the following statement after oral arguments before the 10th District Court of Appeals regarding changes to the State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio (STRS) Board:

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Sean Patrick Brennan (D–Parma) today announced his support for a new House Democratic legislative effort to address rising energy costs and provide immediate financial relief to Ohio households.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — State Rep. Sean Patrick Brennan (D-Parma) recently announced he is a co-sponsor of House Bill (HB) 719, legislation that restores educator voices to the governance of Ohio’s State Teachers Retirement System (STRS) and reverses changes made in the most recent state operating budget without the traditional standalone legislative process. 

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Sean Patrick Brennan (D-Parma) today issued the following statement on House Bill (HB) 730 and proposed changes to SNAP administrative funding that fails to meet the need and would leave thousands of Ohioan veterans, children, and community members hungry.

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Sean Patrick Brennan (D-Parma) today voiced strong opposition to proposed legislation (House Bill 376) that would reduce the maximum duration of unemployment benefits in Ohio from 26 weeks to 20 weeks, warning that the change would leave thousands of working families without critical support during periods of economic and affordability hardship. 

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Sean Patrick Brennan (D-Parma) today submitted formal comments to the Ohio Oil and Gas Land Management Commission opposing two nominations that would allow fracking at Egypt Valley Wildlife Area, warning that the proposal threatens Ohio’s water resources and undermines decades of environmental restoration.

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Sean Patrick Brennan (D-Parma) this week was selected as the recipient of the AMVETS Department of Ohio Legislator of the Year Award, recognizing his leadership and advocacy on behalf of Ohio’s veterans and military families.