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.
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.
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.
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.
by State Rep. Jeremy Shaffer (R-Allegheny County)
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.
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jeremy Shaffer (R-Allegheny) issued this statement following his vote on the 2026-27 state budget, which was completed late again:
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jeremy Shaffer (R-Allegheny) issued the following statement with June 30 passing without a new state budget in place:
This year our amazing country will celebrate a milestone in our shared journey as a nation, as we reach our historic 250th anniversary.
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.
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.
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.
I’ve made the point we deserve a government that works effectively and responsibly.
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.
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.
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.
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.
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jeremy Shaffer (R-Allegheny) is inviting area residents to join him for a discussion during an upcoming telephone town hall.
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.
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jeremy Shaffer (R-Allegheny) today announced West Deer Township will receive $243,000 in state grant money for significant upgrades to Bairdford Park. The funding comes through the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Community Conservation Partnerships Program (C2P2).
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