Eric Synenberg News

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Eric Synenberg (D-Beachwood) today condemns the passage of House Bill (HB) 249, the drag ban, that would create the offense of an “unlawful”  adult cabaret performance. HB 249 is a direct attack on LGBTQ+ Ohioans across the state and is a prime example of government overreach. 

COLUMBUS — The Ohio Jewish Caucus today announced their recent town hall event hosted nearly 100 members of the community including local elected officials, Jewish community leaders, and members of the media. 

COLUMBUS — The Ohio Jewish Caucus today released the following statement regarding concerning comments made this week during the Senate Judiciary Committee opponent testimony on Senate Bill (SB) 87, which would define antisemitism and include it within ethnic intimidation. During his testimony, a leader of the Center for American Islamic Relations in Ohio claimed that “they [Israelis] are literally skinning the dead bodies…in Palestine.” There is no substantiated evidence to verify this claim, and it is a clear reference to some of the most vile antisemitic rhetoric from history.

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Eric Synenberg (D-Beachwood) today announced a successful Seniors First Town Hall in partnership with the Community Partnership on Aging, the Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging, the Federal Trade Commission, and Cuyahoga County’s Scam Squad. The event, hosted on February 19th, brought together seniors, advocates, and public officials for an in-depth discussion focused on protecting older Ohioans from scams, providing updates on property tax legislation, and connecting residents with trusted local, state, and federal resources.

COLUMBUS — State Reps. Eric Synenberg (D-Beachwood) and Terrence Upchurch (D-Cleveland) today called on their colleagues in the Ohio General Assembly to join them in condemning a recent action by President Donald J. Trump, who posted a demeaning video depicting former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama as monkeys. The lawmakers are urging members to sign on to a resolution formally condemning the action.

COLUMBUS — State Reps. Eric Synenberg (D-Beachwood) and Cindy Abrams (R-Harrison) today announced they introduced the Kelsey Smith Act. This bipartisan legislation will require telecommunication companies to provide the location of a cellphone to law enforcement without a subpoena if the individual's life is in immediate danger.  

COLUMBUS — State Reps. Ismail Mohamed (D-Columbus) and Eric Synenberg (D-Beachwood) today announced they will be introducing legislation restricting immigration enforcement actions in sensitive locations such as schools, hospitals, courthouses, places of worship, and organizations that are actively serving children, crime victims, and individuals with disabilities.

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Eric Synenberg (D-Beachwood) today announces the Ohio Controlling Board released over $1.3 million in funds to renovate institutions of higher education and renovate and expand permanent supportive housing across Cuyahoga County.

COLUMBUS – State Reps. Allison Russo (D-Upper Arlington) and Eric Synenberg (D-Beachwood) today announced that they have introduced House Bill (HB 659), legislation that would update the statute of limitations for student sexual abuse in Ohio.

COLUMBUS - State Rep. Eric Synenberg (D-Beachwood) today applauds the Cleveland Clinic on the opening of a new neurological outpatient center in Beachwood.