Sean P. Brennan News

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Sean Patrick Brennan (D-Parma) today praised a new decision by the Public Utility Commission of Ohio (PUCO) ordering First Energy’s utilities to reduce the financial impact of electricity distribution rate changes, calling the move an important step toward protecting Ohio consumers and improving affordability.

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Sean Patrick Brennan (D-Parma), former public school teacher and ranking member of the Ohio House Education Committee, today released the following statement regarding the ongoing litigation involving William Lager, founder of the now-defunct Electronic Classroom of Tomorrow (ECOT), and the appeal of a court order freezing his assets:

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Eric Synenberg (D-Beachwood) today voted “NO” on House Bill (HB) 96, the Republican-crafted state operating budget, citing cruel and chaotic cuts and its abject failure to invest in children, public education, healthcare, and basic services – all while shoveling billions to the wealthy and well-connected. 

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Sean Patrick Brennan (D-Parma) issued the following statement regarding the passing of Dean Steven H. Steinglass:

COLUMBUS - The Ohio Jewish Caucus today released the following statement concerning the criminal charges filed Friday against a man who allegedly threatened Congressman Max Miller and his family early Thursday morning in Rocky River, OH:.

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Eric Synenberg (D-Beachwood) today announces that the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has awarded more than $700,000 to Cuyahoga County through the recently announced Recycle Ohio Grants Program.

COLUMBUS - State Rep. Sean Patrick Brennan (D-Parma) last week testified at an evidentiary hearing before a judge at the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO), urging rejection of a proposal from FirstEnergy that would weaken electric reliability standards for Cleveland Electric Illuminating Company, Cleveland Edison, and Toledo Edison.

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Eric Synenberg (D-Beachwood) today voted against concurrence with the Ohio Senate’s version of the state operating budget, House Bill (HB) 96. House Democrats remain deeply concerned about the budget’s failure to fully fund public education, healthcare, childcare, and property tax relief.

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Sean Patrick Brennan (D-Parma) today is calling for a more candid and comprehensive assessment of the forces driving electric bill increases - including the rapid expansion of large, energy-intensive data centers and the way utilities forecast future demand.

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Eric Synenberg (D-Beachwood) today announced that the Department of Development has awarded over $17.9 million to help support the cleanup and redevelopment of eight hazardous Brownfield sites across Cuyahoga County as part of the Ohio Brownfield Remediation Program. 

COLUMBUS – Members of the Ohio House Democratic Caucus today hosted a press conference with LGBTQ+ advocates, and members of the LGBTQ+ community where they unveiled their June 2025 Pride Month legislative package.

COLUMBUS —  State Rep. Sean Patrick Brennan (D-Parma) today issued the following statement in response to reports that top Republican legislative leaders pressured the Ohio Ethics Commission to halt a rule requiring financial disclosures by charter school governing board members:

COLUMBUS – State Reps. Eric Synenberg (D-Beachwood) and Anita Somani (D-Dublin) today introduced the Marriage Equality Act to codify same-sex marriage and interracial marriage into Ohio’s constitution.

COLUMBUS - The Ohio Jewish Caucus today released the following statement concerning the terror attack Sunday in Boulder, Colorado on peaceful demonstrators marching in support of the release of Israeli hostages in Gaza: 

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Sean Patrick Brennan (D-Parma) today spoke out against proposed legislation that would prohibit middle and high school student-athletes from earning compensation for their name, image, and likeness (NIL), calling the measure unfair, anti-free-market, and unconstitutional.

COLUMBUS —  State Rep. Sean Patrick Brennan (D-Parma) Monday praised the Ohio Controlling Board’s approval of $212.3K in capital funding for Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C) to update and replace campus signage across 38 buildings, including facilities at the Western Campus, located in his House district.

COLUMBUS - The Ohio Jewish Caucus today released the following statement concerning the death of two staff members of the Israeli Embassy shot and killed Wednesday night outside a Jewish museum in Washington: 

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Eric Synenberg (D-Beachwood) condemns the recent burning of over 100 books checked out from the Beachwood Public Library.

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Eric Synenberg (D-Beachwood) today voted “NO” on the Republican state operating budget, House Bill (HB) 96, because it arbitrarily and recklessly slashes critical state funding areas while failing to benefit everyday Ohioans. Rather than provide real and meaningful support to Ohio’s citizens, House Republicans chose to dismantle the constitutional and bipartisan fair school funding formula, dump more taxpayer money into vouchers for charter non-public and private schools that benefit the wealthiest Ohioans, and authorize a $600M handout to the owners of the Browns to build a new stadium outside of Cleveland amidst opposition by local leaders.

COLUMBUS —  State Rep. Sean Patrick Brennan (D-Parma) today expressed hope that the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) will soon expand benefits to cover mental health injuries even when no physical injury is present, following the agency’s recent announcement of premium rate reductions for public and private employers.

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Sean Patrick Brennan (D-Parma) today expressed serious concerns following actions by the Oil and Gas Land Management Commission (OGLMC) to extend lease terms and approve additional oil and gas development on Ohio’s public lands, including state wildlife areas.

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Sean Patrick Brennan (D-Parma) last week joined a bipartisan coalition of Ohio House members in calling on the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) to reject FirstEnergy’s request to weaken electric reliability standards that would allow longer and more frequent power outages.