Rep. Jason Sheppard, R-Monroe County; audio on distracted driving legislation

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Rep. Jason Sheppard, R-Monroe County; audio on distracted driving legislation

RELEASE|March 3, 2019

Rep. Sheppard talks about his legislation to increase the penalty for texting while driving in Michigan from $100 for a first violation to $250, and from $200 for a second violation up to $500. Other legislation in the same package would add reading an email or sending a message on cellphone social media apps to the list of banned activities for drivers. Rep. Sheppard argues current law needs better definition and stronger deterrents.

Rep. Sheppard issues statement on passing of Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon

Jason SheppardPOSTS|12.18.20

State Rep. Jason Sheppard tonight released the following statement after learning of the passing of Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon: “I am incredibly sorry to hear about the loss of Benny Napoleon tonight. Many of my colleagues knew him as a very successful sheriff and a strong partner with the Legislature on criminal justice reform. […]

Rep. Sheppard honors fallen Monroe Township fire captain at Capitol memorial service

Jason SheppardPOSTS|9.10.20

State Rep. Jason Sheppard of Temperance today paid tribute to a late Monroe Township firefighter during the Michigan House’s annual Sept. 11 Memorial Service at the Capitol. The ceremony remembers first responders and members of the military from Michigan who died in the line of duty in the past year.

Rep. Sheppard: Michigan House continues to take action to address COVID-19

Jason SheppardPOSTS|12.2.20

State Rep. Jason Sheppard of Temperance today issued the following statement as the Michigan House prepares to take up several measures to address COVID-19:

Rep. Sheppard: Until Michigan’s economy is safely and fully reopened, state’s budget challenges won’t go away

Jason SheppardPOSTS|8.25.20

Rep. Jason Sheppard of Temperance today said that a safe, complete reopening of Michigan’s economy is necessary to preserve funding for schools and other essential public services over the long term.

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