Rep. Sheppard hosts Monroe County first responders for Sept. 11 ceremony

State Rep. Jason Sheppard of Bedford Township hosted Monroe County Sheriff’s Deputy Kyle Cleland (left) and Monroe County Sheriff’s Deputy Steve Warren on Wednesday for the Sept. 11 Memorial Service at the State Capitol. The observance memorializes Michigan first responders and military members who died in the line of duty during the past year.  …

Rep. Sheppard continues to fight opioid epidemic with new law

State Rep. Jason Sheppard of Temperance holds an enrolled copy of House Bill 4367 with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Wednesday. HB 4367, which became Public Act 39 of 2019 in June, would allow certain government agencies and organizations, including public libraries and their employees to keep and administer life-saving opioid antagonists in good faith without…

Rep. Sheppard joined by small business owner for State of the State address

State Rep. Jason Sheppard of Temperance was joined by Andy Gill, Owner of Andrew Gill Insurance Associates in Lambertville, at the state Capitol for the annual State of the State address. Rep. Sheppard represents the townships of Milan, Dundee, Summerfield, Whiteford, Bedford, Erie, LaSalle, Ida, Raisinville and a portion of Monroe.

Rep. Sheppard joined by family for opening of the 100th Legislature

State Rep. Jason Sheppard of Temperance was joined by his family at the state Capitol Wednesday to officially open the 100th Michigan Legislature. Rep. Sheppard was administered the oath of office by Michigan Supreme Court Justice Bridget McCormack. FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: Melissa Henning (sister), Michael Henning (brother-in-law), Melissa Sheppard (wife), Sue Perry (mother), and…

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.”