Public safety is one of the most fundamental roles of government, and every family deserves to feel safe in their homes, communities, playgrounds and workplaces. I take that responsibility very seriously as your state representative.
HARRISBURG—Pennsylvania’s firefighters and emergency medical service providers face mounting staffing and financial pressures that threaten their ability to maintain reliable emergency response, testifiers told the House Republican Policy Committee during two recent hearings.
HARRISBURG – Today Rep. Jeremy Shaffer (R-Allegheny) celebrated House passage of legislation that would prohibit video streaming services from playing commercial advertisements at a volume louder than the video content they accompany.
MOON TOWNSHIP – Following several high-profile murder cases, Reps. Jeremy Shaffer (R-Allegheny), Natalie Mihalek (R-Allegheny/Washington) and Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) announced they are working on legislation that would strengthen the bail process and protect all Pennsylvanians. The three Allegheny County lawmakers made the announcement Wednesday at a press conference at the Moon Township Park.
WHAT: Reps. Jeremy Shaffer (R-Allegheny), Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) and Natalie Mihalek (R-Allegheny/Washington) are hosting a press conference to introduce and discuss legislation that would strengthen the bail process to protect all Pennsylvanians.
WHAT: House Republican Policy Committee Chairman David H. Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata), Rep. Jeremy Shaffer (R-Allegheny), and other lawmakers will host a hearing titled “Meeting the Needs of our Firefighters” to explore firefighter recruitment and retention, peer support, mental health services, and cancer screenings; access to affordable training and certification, including vocational and technical school pathways; and state grant funding for apparatus, equipment, and station needs.
HARRISBURG - Rep. Jeremy Shaffer (R-Allegheny) today announced more than $3.6 million in Local Share Account (LSA) grants will be coming back to northern Allegheny County. The money will fund important community improvements, ranging from facility upgrades to public safety initiatives and municipal equipment needs.
WHAT: Rep. Jeremy Shaffer (R-Allegheny) will be announcing award winners of his America 250 Coloring Contest.
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.
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