Republican News

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Sean Patrick Brennan (Parma), as an early critic of the inclusion of a $600M bond proposal in the state operating budget to subsidize a new domed stadium for the Cleveland Browns in Brookpark, today feels obligated as a public servant to make sure the citizens of Ohio are fully aware of a new report done by the Ohio Office of Budget and Management (OBM) detailing the financial analysis of the “risky” proposal. 

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Sean Patrick Brennan (Parma) today announced his student and educator of the month program. Residents of Ohio House District 14 are encouraged to nominate deserving K-12 students or educators who reside, learn, or teach within the district, which includes Parma, Parma Heights, and Cleveland’s Old Brooklyn, Brooklyn Centre, Clark-Fulton, and South Hills neighborhoods.

COLUMBUS –Members of the Ohio General Assembly and Pennsylvania Senate met in Columbus yesterday for a joint committee hearing to discuss energy reliability, sustainability, and affordability, announced House Public Utilities Chairman Dick Stein (R-Norwalk).

COLUMBUS –MetalX, LLC, was recently awarded tax credit funding that will result in local economic development and job creation in Defiance, announced State Representative Roy Klopfenstein (R-Haviland).

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Sean Patrick Brennan (D-Parma) this week voted “NO” on the state operating budget, House Bill (HB) 96, because it arbitrarily and recklessly slashes critical state funding areas while failing to benefit hard-working Ohioans. Rather than provide real and meaningful support to Ohio’s citizens, this budget dismantles the constitutional and bipartisan fair school funding formula and authorizes a $600 million handout to billionaires to build a new Browns stadium outside of Cleveland amidst opposition by local leaders.

COLUMBUS –The Ohio Controlling Board yesterday approved the release of over $9.7 million funding to be used towards construction costs at the Southern Ohio Correctional Facility located in Scioto County, announced State Rep. Justin Pizzulli (R-Scioto County).

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Sean Patrick Brennan (Parma) this week announced the passage of House Bill (HB) 130 out of the Ohio House Medicaid Committee. If enacted, this bill would require the Department of Medicaid to take a consumer-focused approach and notify Ohioans in layman’s terms of the Medicaid Estate Recovery Program at the time of application and when they are approved to be a Medicaid recipient.

COLUMBUS –State Representatives Brian Stewart (R-Ashville) and Phil Plummer (R-Dayton) today held a press conference regarding recently introduced legislation to authorize the State of Ohio to use nitrogen hypoxia in addition to lethal injection whenever the latter is not available to carry out a capital sentence.

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Sean Patrick Brennan (Parma) this week submitted an amendment to House Bill (HB) 96, Ohio’s 2026-2027 operating budget, that would strip language authorizing the Ohio Treasurer of State’s office to issue and sell bonds in the amount of up to $600 million to assist in funding a new Cleveland Browns Stadium in the City of Brook Park.

COLUMBUS—Details for the newly created Welcome Home Ohio program were recently released to the public, announced State Rep. Scott Oelslager (R-North Canton).  

COLUMBUS — State Reps. Sean Patrick Brennan (D-Parma) and Don Jones (R-Freeport), both former teachers, have recently introduced House Bill (HB) 205 which would address an issue of great importance to the future of education: investing in student teachers.

COLUMBUS – State Representative Riordan McClain (R-Upper Sandusky) acknowledged and applauded the Senate in joining the House in overriding Governor DeWine’s veto of House Bill 68 on Wednesday afternoon.

COLUMBUS — State Reps. Sean Patrick Brennan (D-Parma) and Jeff LaRe (R-Violet Twp) Tuesday provided sponsor testimony in the Ohio House Medicaid Committee on House Bill (HB) 130. If enacted, this bill would require the Department of Medicaid to take a consumer-focused approach and notify Ohioans in layman’s terms of the Medicaid Estate Recovery Program at the time of application and when they are approved to be a Medicaid recipient.

COLUMBUS – The Save Women’s Sports Act and the Ohio SAFE Act became law, Wednesday, as the Ohio Senate voted to protect Ohio females and children by overriding Governor DeWine’s veto of H.B. 68.

The Save Women’s Sports Act prohibits males from competing in female-only sports and the Ohio SAFE Act protects minors from experimental, sterilizing, and irreversible procedures. The veto override passed with overwhelming support (24 - 8).

“I am truly grateful that after five years of uphill battles, Ohio females’ rights to safety, fairness, a future in female sports, and female scholar-athlete opportunities are finally protected in Ohio law,” said Powell. “Today, my colleagues in the Senate listened to the people that they represent, and acted in their best interests, despite pressure from the Governor.”

Rep. Powell first introduced the Save Women’s Sports Act in 2019 and she has co-sponsored the SAFE Act’s policy since it was first introduced in 2020.

COLUMBUS, OH – State Representatives Adam Mathews (R-Lebanon) and Brian Lampton (R-Beavercreek) were joined by State Senators George Lang (R-West Chester) and Stephen A. Huffman (R-Tipp City) to introduce legislation aimed at eliminating the state income tax as well as the commercial activities tax (CAT). 

“Ohio is ready to reclaim our role as the economic engine of the Midwest,” said Mathews. “This step ensures Ohio is a destination for businesses to grow and attract people who want to work and live here, raise a family, and truly thrive.”

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Sean Brennan (Parma) today announced that the Parma and Cleveland Metroparks Police Departments are set to receive more than $70,000 to help cover the costs associated with body-worn cameras.  

COLUMBUS, OH – State Representatives Adam Mathews (R-Lebanon) and Brian Lampton (R-Beavercreek) were joined by State Senators George Lang (R-West Chester) and Stephen A. Huffman (R-Tipp City) to introduce legislation aimed at eliminating the state income tax as well as the commercial activities tax (CAT). 

COLUMBUS—State Reps. Brett Hillyer (R-Uhrichsville) and Kevin Miller (R-Newark) yesterday introduced legislation to establish the Tuscarawas Valley Memorial Highway.