Shaffer to Award Winners of America 250 Coloring Contest
WHAT: Rep. Jeremy Shaffer (R-Allegheny) will be announcing award winners of his America 250 Coloring Contest.
Press Releases
Gaydos, Mihalek, Shaffer and Policy Committee Highlight Need for Accountability in Second-Degree Murder Sentencing
ALLEGHENY COUNTY—Pennsylvania’s lack of a clear sentencing framework for second-degree murder could produce inconsistent sentences, overwhelm courts and force victims’ families to repeatedly relive the murders of their loved ones, prosecutors testified Thursday during a House Republican Policy Committee hearing.
Shaffer Announces Nearly $1.2 Million for School Safety, Behavioral Health Improvements
HARRISBURG - Rep. Jeremy Shaffer (R-Allegheny) announced several schools in the 28th Legislative District will be receiving nearly $1.2 million to make learning environments safer and provide behavioral health support for students and staff.
Public Hearing on Accountability, Justice in Second-Degree Murder Sentencing
WHAT: House Republican Policy Committee Chairman David H. Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata), Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Moon Township), Rep. Natalie Mihalek (R-Allegheny/Washington), Rep. Jeremy Shaffer (R-Allegheny), and other lawmakers will host a hearing titled “Protecting Pennsylvania: Accountability and Justice in Second-Degree Murder Sentencing” to examine how Pennsylvania can establish a statutory second-degree murder sentencing framework that holds offenders accountable, protects the public, and gives victims’ families a meaningful voice.
Shaffer Announces Traffic Signal Funding for Marshall Township
HARRISBURG - Rep. Jeremy Shaffer (R-Allegheny) announced today Marshall Township will receive $345,700 in state funding through the Green Light-Go Program to upgrade traffic signal equipment, improve roadway safety and enhance traffic flow throughout the community.
The Turnpike Wasn’t Meant to Cost This Much
by State Rep. Jeremy Shaffer (R-Allegheny County)
Shaffer Announces More Than $2 Million for Community and School Improvements
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jeremy Shaffer (R-Allegheny) today announced more than $2 million for vital improvement projects in the 28th Legislative District through the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP). This funding is designed to enhance local infrastructure and stimulate economic development.
Shaffer Highlights Need for Structural Reform in State Government After Five Straight Years of Late Budgets
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jeremy Shaffer (R-Allegheny) issued this statement following his vote on the 2026-27 state budget, which was completed late again:
Shaffer Calls for Accountability After Fifth Straight Late State Budget
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jeremy Shaffer (R-Allegheny) issued the following statement with June 30 passing without a new state budget in place:
From the Birthplace of America: A Call to Work as One
This year our amazing country will celebrate a milestone in our shared journey as a nation, as we reach our historic 250th anniversary.
Shaffer’s Bill to Turn Volume Down on Digital Disruption in Streaming Ads Passes Committee Unanimously
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jeremy Shaffer’s (R-Allegheny) legislation that would prohibit video streaming services from playing commercial advertisements at a volume louder than the video content they accompany is one step closer to becoming law.
Strengthening Democracy by Updating Our Primary System
The Primary Election is quickly approaching. On May 19, voters will head to the polls to choose who moves on to the November ballot. We like to remind everyone that it’s our responsibility as residents to educate ourselves on the issues and participate in the electoral process.
Shaffer, Khan’s Bipartisan Bill to Support Students with Pancreatic Conditions Clears Path for Safe Medication Use in Schools
HARRISBURG – After hearing directly from parents, caregivers, educators and students about how Pennsylvania law treats different student medications, Reps. Jeremy Shaffer (R-Allegheny) and Tarik Khan (D-Philadelphia) have introduced a bill that would give students with pancreatic insufficiency the same ability to carry necessary medication that students using inhalers and EpiPens already have.
Let’s Lay the Death Tax to Rest
I’ve made the point we deserve a government that works effectively and responsibly.
Shaffer Formally Introduces Bill to Turn Volume Down on Digital Disruption in Streaming Ads
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jeremy Shaffer’s (R-Allegheny) legislation that would prohibit video streaming services from playing commercial advertisements at a volume louder than the video content they accompany has been assigned to the House Communications and Technology Committee.
Shaffer Announces $177,000 in State Grants for Fire, EMS Services in 28th District
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jeremy Shaffer (R-Allegheny) announced fire and emergency response organizations in the 28th Legislative District have been awarded $177,137 in grants from the state.
Shaffer: Township of Pine Awarded $355,000 for Traffic Safety Upgrades
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jeremy Shaffer (R-Allegheny) today announced the Township of Pine received a grant to make safety improvements at several traffic signals across the township.
Shaffer Urges On-Time Budget and Government Reform in Response to Governor’s Plan
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jeremy Shaffer (R-Allegheny) issued the following statement in response to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s $53.26 billion budget proposal for the 2026-27 fiscal year.
Shaffer To Host Telephone Town Hall on Feb. 3
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jeremy Shaffer (R-Allegheny) is inviting area residents to join him for a discussion during an upcoming telephone town hall.
Shaffer Announces Nearly $1 Million Awarded for Local Water and Sewer Projects
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jeremy Shaffer (R-Allegheny) today announced $950,000 in state funding has been awarded to several projects in the 28th District, which covers part of Allegheny County, through the Small Water and Sewer Program.
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