Sean P. Brennan News

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. Sean Patrick Brennan (D-Parma), a former 30-year public school educator, last week received the prestigious “Friend of Education” Award from the Ohio Federation of Teachers (OFT)  in recognition of his steadfast advocacy for Ohio’s students, educators, and public schools.

State Rep. Sean Patrick Brennan (D-Parma) today issued a statement objecting to the proposed use of nearly $700M in unclaimed funds to support professional sports facilities across Ohio under the Ohio Sports Facility Performance Grant Program.

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Sean Patrick Brennan (D-Parma) yesterday announced that the Controlling Board approved $14.75M in funding for the Resident Services Coordinator Program, the Housing Development Assistance Program, and the Housing Assistance Grant Program, under the Ohio Housing Trust Fund.

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. Sean Brennan (D-Parma), ranking member of the Ohio House Education Committee, has been appointed to serve on the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce’s (DEW) Student Transportation Workgroup, a bipartisan panel tasked with reviewing Ohio’s student transportation system and developing recommendations to improve safety, reliability, and efficiency for students and families across the state.

COLUMBUS– State Representative Sean Brennan (D-Parma) today called on Governor Mike DeWine to immediately withdraw the state’s appeal before the Ohio Supreme Court in the ongoing lawsuit over the Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (FPUC) program.

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Sean Brennan (D-Parma) recently hosted Latvian State Secretary Aivars Purinš and his delegation for a visit and tour of the Ohio Statehouse, highlighting Ohio’s growing role in transatlantic defense cooperation and its strong support for Ukraine.

COLUMBUS – State Reps. Sean Patrick Brennan (D-Parma) and Michael Dovilla (R-Berea) Wednesday provided sponsor testimony on House Bill (HB) 402, a bill that would recognize the Cleveland Metroparks system as “Ohio’s Emerald Necklace” in state law, celebrating more than a century of conservation, education, outdoor recreation, and public access to green space across Northeast Ohio.

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Sean Brennan (D-Parma) today issued the following statement after a Franklin County judge granted a preliminary injunction halting the controversial restructuring of the State Teachers Retirement System (STRS) Board.

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Sean Patrick Brennan (D-Parma) Wednesday introduced an amendment to House Bill (HB) 335 that would’ve doubled the Homestead Exemption for Ohio seniors and disabled homeowners, offering what he described as “substantive, noticeable, and state-funded property tax relief” for those struggling on fixed incomes. The amendment was tabled on the House floor, preventing this provision from being added to HB 335 which was passed in a later vote Wednesday.

COLUMBUS – State Reps. Sean Patrick Brennan (D-Parma) and Tristan Rader (D-Lakewood) today offered sponsor testimony on House Bill (HB) 439 before the Ohio House Natural Resources Committee. 

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Sean Patrick Brennan (D-Parma) today is calling for urgent legislative action to reverse recent budget provisions in House Bill (HB) 96 that threaten the viability of small childcare providers and the families they serve.

COLUMBUS – Members of the Cuyahoga County Delegation in the Ohio General Assembly have formally requested immediate federal action to address dangerous conditions on railroad bridges throughout Cleveland. 

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Sean Patrick Brennan (D-Parma) today applauded the 10th District Court of Appeals for swiftly denying Attorney General Dave Yost’s request to overturn a temporary restraining order that blocks sweeping changes to the governance of the State Teachers Retirement System (STRS).

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Sean Patrick Brennan (D-Parma) Monday applauded the news that Ohio’s state park system has been awarded the 2025 National Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management, recognizing it as the best in the country.