Local business owner, Monroe County Community College Trustee joins Rep. Sheppard for State of the State
Photo Information: State Rep. Jason Sheppard (left), of Temperance, invited William Bruck (right), owner of Visiting Angels in Monroe and trustee for Monroe County Community College, as his guest on the House floor during Gov. Rick Snyder’s State of the State address. Bruck, a United States Army veteran, served two tours in Iraq and one…
Rep. Sheppard welcomes Dundee Elementary School students to Capitol
State Rep. Jason Sheppard of Temperance welcomed fifth-grade students from Dundee Elementary School in Dundee to the Capitol Tuesday. “It’s encouraging to see students from our community get a hands-on understanding of state government,” Rep. Sheppard said. “This is a great experience for these young people.”
Rep. Sheppard welcomes local pastor to lead House invocation
Reps. Bellino and Sheppard host St. Mary Catholic Central state champion softball team at Capitol
State Reps. Joe Bellino and Jason Sheppard welcomed the St. Mary Catholic Central softball team from Monroe to the Capitol last Wednesday. This year’s team, coached by John Morningstar, had an extremely successful season that ended with the Kestrels capturing their 3rd straight Division 3 state title. “Thanks to an excellent coaching staff and an…
Rep. Sheppard welcomes Jackman Road Elementary students to Capitol
State Rep. Jason Sheppard of Temperance welcomed students from Jackman Road Elementary School in Temperance to the Capitol on June 6. “I’m excited to see young students interested in state government,” Rep. Sheppard said. “It’s so important that they learn about the significant role the Legislature plays and I encourage them to be informed and…
Rep. Sheppard welcomes special guest for State of the State address
State Rep. Jason Sheppard, left, welcomed Dr. James Hardie, right, to the House chamber for the governor’s annual State of the State address. Sheppard, R-Temperance, invited Hardie, an optometrist in Lambertville, to serve as his guest while Gov. Rick Snyder discussed his priorities for the year. ###
Sheppard sworn in for second term as state representative
Rep. Sheppard welcomes Petersburg student to the state Capitol
Rep. Sheppard pays tribute to Head Start on 50th anniversary
Lawmaker recognizes most successful, long-term federal program in history LANSING, Mich. — State Rep. Jason Sheppard today gave tribute to the Michigan Head Start Association (MHSA) in honor of the overwhelmingly successful federal program’s 50th anniversary. “Not only does Head Start provide academic help, but it also provides living-wage jobs in our most needy communities,”…
Rep. Sheppard’s first bill approved by Gov. Snyder
Package deregulates air guns, redefines ‘firearm’ Gov. Rick Snyder today signed into law a legislative package narrowing Michigan’s definition and regulation of firearms to exclude airsoft, BB, pellet and other pneumatic guns. Included in the package is state Rep. Jason Sheppard’s House Bill 4152, the freshman legislator’s first to receive gubernatorial approval since beginning his…
Rep. Sheppard leaps to support Special Olympics
Lawmaker, colleagues take dip for Polar Plunge event LANSING, Mich. — State Rep. Jason Sheppard joined his colleagues this afternoon for an icy plunge in support of Special Olympics Michigan. Despite below-freezing temperatures on the Capitol lawn, the southeast Michigan representative embraced the challenge of the 4th Annual Legislative Polar Plunge.
#MIstory: Sheppard’s office doubles as gallery for local artists
When lawmakers arrive in Lansing to prepare for a new term, their office walls are like a blank canvas. Which over time, often blossom into welcoming displays with local Michigan charm. State Rep. Jason Sheppard has Monroe-area art on display in his Lansing office, and when visitors come to the office they have the opportunity to learn…