New Pennsylvania Lawmakers Set to Bring Fresh Resolutions in 2025
TL/DR –
New state lawmakers in Pennsylvania will be sworn in at the Capitol on January 7, 2025, including Republican Jeremy Shaffer and Democrat John Inglis. Shaffer, taking over the House District 28 seat, is a former Ross Township commissioner and entrepreneur with a background in the transportation industry, who wants to target commerce, education, and infrastructure issues in his role. Inglis, winner of the District 38 seat, is a former West Mifflin councilmember and school guidance counselor, who plans to focus on counseling, therapy, and education funding, as well as supporting unions and public service sectors.
New Pennsylvania Lawmakers Join State Legislature in 2025
In 2025, Pennsylvanians will welcome over a dozen new lawmakers to the state legislature. Swearing-in ceremonies will take place at the Capitol on January 7, including two representatives from Allegheny County.
North Hills Republican Jeremy Shaffer replaces Rob Mercuri, while Democrat John Inglis of District 38 succeeds Nick Pisciottano. Both will be assigned to committees tasked with reviewing and revising bills on various issues after their inauguration.
Backgrounds of Jeremy Shaffer, HD-28, and John Inglis, HD-38
Jeremy Shaffer, a Ross Township commissioner and entrepreneur with a 20-year career in the transportation industry, seeks to leverage his professional background in Harrisburg. Shaffer aspires to boost state growth by reducing business regulations. His desired committee placements include commerce, education, and infrastructure. Shaffer, founder of a company supporting bridge and road inspections, hopes his industry experience will directly benefit Pennsylvania’s infrastructure needs. He also proposes revising school funding to enhance education quality.
Former West Mifflin councilmember and school guidance counselor John Inglis aims to bring his past roles’ insights to legislative work. Inglis emphasizes proactive funding for school counseling and therapy services. His primary goal is to develop a new funding model for education, chiefly for districts with weak local tax support. According to a 2023 state court ruling, the existing model, heavily reliant on local property taxes, violates the constitution. Inglis also advocates for union protection and economic development in Mon Valley communities. Other priorities include funding local police, EMS, and firefighters, alongside defending reproductive healthcare.
—
Read More US Political News