New law to save Southeast Michigan drivers hundreds of dollars per year Historic car insurance reform supported by state Reps. Joe Bellino and Jason Sheppard was signed into state law today, lowering costs for all Michigan drivers, including those in Monroe and Wayne counties. The reforms – approved by Bellino, Sheppard and the Legislature –…
State Rep. Jason Sheppard of Temperance will serve on an influential Michigan House committee that plays a vital role in developing the state government budget. Sheppard was recently appointed to the House Appropriations Committee by Speaker Lee Chatfield. Sheppard’s first meeting with the committee is expected soon. “The state budget affects the lives of Monroe…
State Reps. Jason Sheppard, Beau LaFave and Joe Bellino issued the following statements after casting their votes to approve landmark car insurance reforms agreed upon by the Michigan Legislature and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer: State Rep. Jason Sheppard of Temperance: “I know Gov. Whitmer said she was done playing games two weeks ago, but I’m glad…
Rep. Jason Sheppard’s plan to help Tenneco keep jobs in Monroe County and elsewhere in Michigan was approved today by the state House. Sheppard, of Temperance, is a key sponsor in a bipartisan plan allowing Tenneco to keep Michigan Economic Growth Authority credits originally awarded to Federal-Mogul. Tenneco finalized a deal to acquire Federal-Mogul in…
State Rep. Jason Sheppard today continued his battle to bring lower car insurance prices to Monroe County families, joining his House colleagues in approving a plan to reform Michigan’s broken no-fault system. The plan guarantees lower rates for all drivers in Michigan, who now pay the highest average car insurance premiums in the nation –…
The House Transportation Committee today approved a plan introduced by state Rep. Jason Sheppard to help reduce distracted driving on Michigan roads. Sheppard’s plan aims to discourage distracted driving by increasing the penalty for texting while driving in Michigan. The plan raises the penalty from $100 for a first violation to $250, and from $200…
State Rep. Jason Sheppard of Temperance this week commended the announcement of $25 million in state grants being awarded to school districts throughout Michigan to improve school building safety. “We must continue to take a proactive, comprehensive approach to creating a safer learning environment for our students and teachers,” Rep. Sheppard said. “I was proud…
Legislation allows libraries to have medication to block overdoses Libraries throughout the state could soon keep life-saving treatments on hand to use in the event of an opioid overdose under a plan sponsored by state Rep. Jason Sheppard. The measure was unanimously approved today by the Michigan House, sending it to the Senate for consideration….
