News Releases

Today, legislation sponsored by Senator Mike Regan (R-31) that will educate every student athlete and their parents about electrocardiogram (EKG) testing for detecting underlying heart conditions that can lead to Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) was signed into law by the governor.   [Read More]

As evidenced by his newest Executive Order, the governor continues to operate unilaterally in his decision-making, rather than engaging and working with the legislature.    [Read More]

As elected officials proud to represent Cumberland County, hardly a day goes by when we don’t hear how someone’s life has been positively impacted by the wonderful work done at Holy Spirit Hospital. This shouldn’t come as a surprise to anyone who has lived in our area.   [Read More]

Senator Mike Regan (R-Cumberland & York) and Senator Joe Pittman (R-Armstrong, Butler, Indiana & Westmoreland) announced that the guidelines for the COVID-19 Crisis Fire Company and EMS Grant Program have been released and that fire companies and EMS agencies may now register to receive funds.   [Read More]

In recognition of June as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month and June 27 as PTSD Awareness Day, Pennsylvania State Senators Mike Regan and Pam Iovino, Republican and Democratic Chairs of the Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, respectively, are raising awareness of PTSD and the impact it has on veterans, first responders, and all who have endured trauma.   [Read More]

This week in the Pennsylvania Senate, we addressed several law enforcement related pieces of legislation in response to calls for police reform.   [Read More]

Five senior centers in the 31st Senatorial District have been awarded approximately $102,000 in state grants through the state Department of Aging to help fund programs and services for area seniors, according to Senator Mike Regan (R-31).   [Read More]

In response to the Pennsylvania Department of Health filing a lawsuit in Commonwealth Court against Carlisle Events, which is currently operating Spring Carlisle, one of their annual car shows, Senator Mike Regan (R-31), Senator Judy Ward (R-30), and Representative Barb Gleim (R-199) issued the following statement.   [Read More]

VIDEO: Capitol news conference on House Resolution 836, a resolution that would end the executive order Governor Wolf used to shut down businesses, which was issued on March 6 and renewed on June 3. The governor has used the emergency declaration to change and suspend state laws, spend state and federal taxpayer dollars without the approval of the General Assembly and prevent shuttered businesses from reopening with new safety measures in place.     [Read More]

The focus of our Commonwealth, her communities, and even our nation has quickly shifted from the COVID-19 pandemic to racial injustice protests, riots, and calls for police reforms in response to the death of George Floyd by a police officer in Minneapolis, Minnesota.   [Read More]

First, let me say that I understand why we are here today.  Just like with the Opioid Crisis and COVID-19, through no fault of the Commonwealth, we had a situation arise in communities across the state that required immediate action by first responders, our municipalities, and even our National Guard.   [Read More]

Today Senator Mike Regan (R-31) joined his Senate colleagues in approving a $25.8 billion interim budget for Fiscal Year 2020-2021, as well as a funding plan allocating $2.6 billion in federal CARES funding to support individuals, small businesses, organizations and county governments.   [Read More]

The Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, chaired by Senator Mike Regan (R-31), has filed an application in Commonwealth Court to request an expedited ruling to force Governor Wolf to release documents associated with mandated business closures related to the COVID-19 public health emergency.  This matter is of great importance to the Commonwealth and needs to be decided swiftly.    [Read More]

Senators Mike Regan (R-31), Doug Mastriano (R-33) and Judy Ward (R-30) held a press conference in response to Shep’s Barber Shop in Enola receiving a cease and desist threat from Governor Wolf’s administration.     [Read More]

Today, the Senate unanimously approved legislation sponsored by Senator Mike Regan (R-31) that would promote Veterans Courts in Pennsylvania.   [Read More]

The Senate today asked the state’s Commonwealth Court to force Governor Wolf to release documents associated with mandated business closures related to COVID-19 public health emergency, according to Senate Republican leaders.   [Read More]

The Senate is weighing next steps as Governor Wolf failed to comply with a subpoena and release documents associated with mandated business closures related to COVID-19 public health emergency, according to Senate Republican leaders.   [Read More]

One-third of Pennsylvania is beginning to reopen under Governor Wolf’s three-phase, color-coded approach.   [Read More]

The Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee voted today to subpoena documents related to mandated business closures related to COVID-19 after Governor Wolf and the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) failed to provide the information.   [Read More]

Senate Majority Leader Jake Corman and Senator Mike Regan take questions regarding the Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee’s vote on April 30 to subpoena documents related to mandated business closures caused by the COVID-19 pandemic after Governor Wolf and the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) failed to provide the information.     [Read More]

With Governor Wolf and the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) failing to provide information to the Senate on mandated business closures related to COVID-19, the Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee has scheduled a meeting Thursday to consider a motion to subpoena the documents.   [Read More]

This morning Senate Bill 836, known as Peyton’s Law, was unanimously approved by the House Education Committee. This legislation, sponsored by Senator Mike Regan (R-31), aims to educate every student athlete and their parents about EKG testing to detect underlying heart conditions that can lead to Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA).   [Read More]

As many of us look to “reopen” Pennsylvania after weeks of observing stay-at-home and business closure orders, some have expressed the opinion that we are putting money before human life. That is simply not true.   [Read More]

As Chairmen of the Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee and the Senate Community, Economic and Recreational Development Committee, respectively, Senators Mike Regan (R-31) and Tom Killion (R-9) hosted a joint public hearing today to address concerns raised about the Wolf Administration’s response to COVID-19.     [Read More]

As Chairmen of the Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee and the Senate Community, Economic and Recreational Development Committee, respectively, Senators Mike Regan (R-31) and Tom Killion (R-9) will host a joint public hearing to address concerns raised about the Wolf Administration’s response to COVID-19.   [Read More]

Today the Senate approved a bill that would ensure law enforcement officers and National Guard members who contract COVID-19 can still receive compensation while quarantined or receiving treatment for the virus.   [Read More]

For 23 years, it was my duty and obligation to uphold the laws of this country while I served as a United States Marshal.   [Read More]

This past week, Pennsylvania law enforcement experienced its first loss related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) with the passing of Lt. James Walker, a 32-year veteran of the Philadelphia Police Department, who succumbed to the effects of the virus.   [Read More]

Today, the Senate Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness Committee approved two measures aiding law enforcement officers and EMS services, according to Senator Mike Regan (R-Cumberland and York), Chairman of the Committee.   [Read More]

Resources and information are available to businesses and employees who have been affected by Governor Wolf’s order yesterday for nonessential businesses to close due to coronavirus concerns, according to Senator Mike Regan.   [Read More]

Many of our constituents have contacted us recently expressing concern and frustration with a new storm water fee being imposed by their municipalities.   [Read More]

School safety and security grants totaling over $1,000,000 were awarded today to the 31st Senatorial District school districts in Cumberland and York Counties, according to Senator Mike Regan.   [Read More]

Last January, I was asked to serve as Chairman of the Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee.   [Read More]

Today the Senate Judiciary Committee unanimously approved legislation sponsored by Senators Mike Regan (R-31) and Doug Mastriano (R-33) that would promote Veterans Courts in Pennsylvania.   [Read More]

The Senate approved two bills today that would help fire and EMS companies deal with some of the most significant challenges they face today, according to Senator Mike Regan (R-Cumberland & York).   [Read More]

Today, the Senate Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness Committee, approved three measures aiding Fire & EMS services in Pennsylvania, according to Senator Mike Regan (R-Cumberland and York), Chairman of the Committee.   [Read More]

Senator Mike Regan, Department of Human Services (DHS) Secretary Teresa Miller and Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) Major General Anthony Carrelli will lead a roundtable discussion on the topic of Veterans’ mental health and suicide prevention efforts.     [Read More]

State Senators Pat Browne (R-Lehigh), Bob Mensch (R-Berks, Bucks & Montgomery), and Mike Regan (R-Cumberland & York) will host a Roundtable Discussion regarding the issue of Veterans Suicide on Thursday, December 12, at 11:00 a.m. at the Lehigh Carbon Community College (Scheller Center).    [Read More]

Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) is reported to be the leading killer of student athletes in the United States and the leading cause of death on school campuses.   [Read More]

Senator Mike Regan (R-31) invites the local media to join him on Monday, November 25, 2019, at 11:00AM when he tours Fox Subacute at Mechanicsburg to call attention to the alarming rate at which nursing homes across Pennsylvania are terminating or curtailing their services to Medicaid patients who depend on mechanical ventilators to breathe.   [Read More]

Today, the Senate Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness Committee, approved five measures aiding military families and veterans, according to Senator Mike Regan (R-Cumberland and York), Chairman of the Committee.     [Read More]

Senator Mike Regan was appointed as a member of the National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Advisory Board.    [Read More]

Today the Senate approved legislation sponsored by Senator Mike Regan (R-31) which aims to educate every student athlete and their parents about electrocardiogram (EKG) testing to detect underlying heart conditions that can lead to Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA).   [Read More]

Yesterday, Senator Mike Regan (R-Cumberland & York), Senator Tom Killion (R-Chester & Delaware), Representative Steve Barrar (R-Chester & Delaware) and Representative Chris Quinn (R-Delaware) held a Roundtable Discussion regarding the issue of Veterans Suicide at the Concord Township Municipal Building, in Delaware County.   [Read More]

Senator Tom Killion (R-Chester & Delaware), Senator Mike Regan (R-Cumberland & York), Representative Chris Quinn (R-Delaware), and Representative Steve Barrar (R-Chester & Delaware) will host a Roundtable Discussion regarding the issue of Veterans Suicide on Thursday, October 24, at 10:00 a.m. at the Concord Township Municipal Building.    [Read More]

Soon after Senator Mike Regan (R-31) and advocates held a press conference in the Capitol Rotunda regarding Senate Bill 836, known as Peyton’s Law, the Senate Education Committee voted on the bill and advanced it to the full Senate.   [Read More]

Today Senator Mike Regan (R-31) held a press conference regarding Senate Bill 836, known as Peyton’s Law, which aims to educate every student athlete and their parents about EKG testing to detect underlying heart conditions that can lead to Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA).    [Read More]

As part of Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month, Senator Mike Regan (R-31) will hold a press conference regarding Senate Bill 836, known as Peyton’s Law, on Monday, October 21st at 12 noon in the Main Capitol Rotunda.   [Read More]

The Senate today unanimously approved legislation that would extend the Pennsylvania Heart and Lung Act to several law enforcement entities not currently included in the law, according to Senator Mike Regan (R-Cumberland/York), prime sponsor of the bill and Chairman of the Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee.   [Read More]

Suicide Awareness Day Rally | September 25, 2019 | 1:00 p.m. | Main Capitol Rotunda |   [Read More]

Senator Mike Regan is encouraging schools and community groups to apply now for grants to help boost school safety and reduce the risk of community violence.   [Read More]

State Senator Mike Regan (R-Cumberland & York), State Senator Pam Iovino (D-Allegheny & Washington), U.S. Representative Conor Lamb (D-Allegheny, Beaver & Butler), and U.S. Representative Guy Reschenthaler (R-Fayette, Greene, Washington & Westmoreland) will host a Roundtable Discussion regarding the issue of Veterans Suicide on Tuesday, September 3, at 10:00 a.m. at the Southwest Veterans Center.    [Read More]

State Senator Mike Regan (R-Cumberland & York), State Senator Lisa Baker (R- Luzerne, Pike, Susquehanna, Wayne & Wyoming), U.S. Representative Dan Meuser (R-Berks, Carbon, Columbia, Lebanon, Luzerne, Montour, Northumberland & Schuylkill) and U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright (D-Lackawanna, Luzerne, Monroe, Pike & Wayne) will host a Roundtable Discussion regarding the issue of Veterans Suicide on Thursday, August 29 at 11:00 a.m. at the Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center.    [Read More]

On Tuesday, State Senators Mike Regan (R-Cumberland/York) and Dan Laughlin (R-Erie) and U.S. Representative Mike Kelly (R-PA-16 Butler/Crawford/Erie/Lawrence/Mercer) held a Roundtable Discussion regarding the issue of Veterans Suicide at the Pennsylvania Soldiers’ & Sailors’ Home in Erie, Pennsylvania.   [Read More]

The statistics are staring us in the face. They are beyond alarming. They are a call to action.   [Read More]

Yesterday, State Senator Mike Regan (R-Cumberland/York) and U.S. Representative Scott Perry (R-PA-10, Cumberland/Dauphin/York) held a Roundtable Discussion regarding the issue of Veterans Suicide at the American Legion, PA Department Headquarters, in Wormleysburg, PA.   [Read More]

State Senator Mike Regan (R-Cumberland/York) and U.S. Representative Scott Perry (R-PA-10, Cumberland/Dauphin/York) will host a Roundtable Discussion regarding the issue of Veterans Suicide at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, July 15 at the American Legion, PA Department Headquarters.   [Read More]

Today legislation sponsored by Senator Mike Regan (R-Cumberland and York) to strengthen last year’s comprehensive School Safety and Security Law was signed into law by Governor Tom Wolf as Act 67 of 2019.   [Read More]

Today, Governor Tom Wolf signed into law legislation championed by Senator Mike Regan (R-Cumberland and York) that would create the Military Family Educational Program, or “Pennsylvania GI Bill for Families.”     [Read More]

Today, the General Assembly of Pennsylvania gave final approval to legislation sponsored by Senator Mike Regan (R-Cumberland and York) that addresses two issues raised since the passage of last year’s comprehensive School Safety and Security Law, Act 44.   [Read More]

Today, the Senate of Pennsylvania passed legislation sponsored by Senator Mike Regan (R-Cumberland and York) that addresses two issues raised since the passage of last year’s comprehensive School Safety and Security Law, Act 44.   [Read More]

Today, the Senate of Pennsylvania unanimously passed legislation sponsored by Senator Mike Regan that would create the Military Family Educational Program, or “Pennsylvania GI Bill for Families.”    [Read More]

Today, the Senate Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness Committee unanimously approved legislation that would provide higher education benefits to the spouse and/or children of a Pennsylvania National Guard member who commits to serve another six years, according to Senator Mike Regan (R-Cumberland & York), Chairman of the Committee.   [Read More]

Legislators will unveil the Military Family Educational Program, or “GI Bill for Families,” which would award educational benefits to the spouse and/or children of a Pennsylvania National Guard member who re-enlists for another six years.   [Read More]

Recently, my local paper, The Dillsburg Banner, published an unsigned Letter to the Editor on March 28th entitled, “Close the gate on this gateway drug” imploring me to oppose Senate Bill 350, which calls for the legalization of recreational marijuana.   [Read More]

The 31st Senatorial District has been awarded $7.85 million in state grants and low interest loans for four projects that will improve local transportation networks, pedestrian safety, and community access to recreation areas, while encouraging economic development, according to Senator Mike Regan (R-31, Cumberland and York).   [Read More]

Today the Senate Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness Committee approved four measures, according to Senator Mike Regan, Chairman of the Committee.   [Read More]

In 1996, Pennsylvania established the National Guard Educational Assistance Program. This Program provides men and women a free college education in exchange for a six-year enlistment in the Pennsylvania National Guard.   [Read More]

As part of his continuing efforts to help and honor local veterans and their families, Senator Mike Regan will host John Chiodi, a VFW Department Service Officer, once a month in his Camp Hill district office starting on Thursday, February 21st and occurring the third Thursday of each month.   [Read More]

Today Senator Mike Regan (R-Cumberland and York), Chairman of the Senate Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness Committee, convened the first meeting of the committee for the 2019-2020 legislative session.     [Read More]

Today Senator Mike Regan (R-31, Cumberland and York Counties) was appointed by Senate President Pro Tempore Joe Scarnati to serve as Chairman of the Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee for the 2019-2020 legislative session.   [Read More]

The committee held 10 separate roundtable discussions at the request of members of our caucus over the summer and fall.   [Read More]

All 11 school districts in the 31st Senatorial District were awarded state grants today to help improve student safety and security through a new program supported by Senator Mike Regan.   [Read More]

We have all seen the headlines of welfare fraud and abuse.   [Read More]

Senator Mike Regan (R-31) announced today that Senate Bill 6, comprehensive public welfare reform legislation he sponsored, was signed into law by Governor Wolf as Act 125 of 2018.   [Read More]

State Senator Mike Regan (R-31) will host a free senior expo for area residents from 10 a.m. to noon on Thursday, October 25, at the West Shore YMCA, 410 Fallowfield Road, Camp Hill, PA.   [Read More]

Senator Mike Regan (R-31) announced today the final passage of Senate Bill 6, comprehensive public welfare reform he sponsored.   [Read More]

Senator Mike Regan is encouraging local school districts to apply to receive funding through a new grant program dedicated to improving school safety and security.   [Read More]

Senator Mike Regan announced RACP funding to transform the IAC brownfield site which was formerly a 48-acre manufacturing site into a healthy, vibrant, income-producing extension of downtown Carlisle.   [Read More]

Senator Mike Regan (R-31) and York County District Attorney Dave Sunday held a press conference today to announce the introduction of Senate Bill 1222, legislation Regan is sponsoring to establish sentencing guidelines and penalties specifically for the trafficking of fentanyl.   [Read More]

Senator Mike Regan (R-31) and York County District Attorney Dave Sunday will hold a press conference at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 19th.   [Read More]

Today the Senate approved legislation aimed at helping to protect schools and students from violence based on Senator Mike Regan’s (R-31) school safety legislation introduced this week. Listen   [Read More]

Senator Mike Regan (R-31) and Congressman Lou Barletta (R-11) will hold a Capitol news conference at 10 a.m. on Friday, June 1, to discuss state and federal efforts to improve school safety.   [Read More]

The state Senate today passed bipartisan legislation sponsored by Senator Mike Regan (R-31, Cumberland and York) that would increase the penalties for trespassing on critical infrastructure facilities in the Commonwealth.   [Read More]

State Senators Mike Regan and Wayne Langerholc, Jr. are sponsoring legislation, which would require the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency to develop Comprehensive School Safety Assessment (CSSA) guidelines.   [Read More]

Senator Mike Regan (R- Cumberland/York) will be joined by the Fish and Boat Commission, the Department of Environmental Protection and local officials to announce $2.4 million in funding for improvements to Children’s Lake in Boiling Springs on Saturday, March 31 at 9:30 a.m.   [Read More]

Children’s Lake in Boiling Springs will receive $2.4 million in state funding for repairs associated with a structurally deficient dam and other improvements to the lake.   [Read More]

Senator Mike Regan (R-31) testified before the Senate Education Committee during a public hearing on school safety, focusing his remarks on efforts to improve school building security through professional assessments, customized safety plans, extensive training, and reprioritized state funding.     [Read More]

Senators Scott Wagner (R-York), Scott Martin (R-Lancaster), Mike Folmer (R-Dauphin/Lebanon/York), Guy Reschenthaler (R-Allegheny/Washington), Mike Regan (R-Cumberland/York), and Dan Laughlin (R-Erie) announced today that they intend to introduce a zero-based budget reform bill that would require every state agency to build its budget from a starting point of zero dollars.   [Read More]

Senator Mike Regan (R- Cumberland/York) will be joined by local officials and project developers to announce $900,000 in Multi-modal Transportation Funding for improvements to East Penn Drive at 10:15AM on Tuesday, November 21 at Adams Ricci Park in East Pennsboro Township.   [Read More]

The 31st Senatorial district has been awarded $2.8 million in state grants for three projects that will improve local transportation networks, improve community access to recreation areas, and encourage economic development, according to Senator Mike Regan (R-31, Cumberland and York).   [Read More]

Senator Mike Regan (R- Cumberland/York) will host a roundtable discussion regarding Pennsylvania’s opioid epidemic at 11:45 a.m. on Wednesday, November 8 at JFT Recovery and Veterans Support Services in Lemoyne.   [Read More]

On October 25, one day before President Trump declared America’s opioid crisis a public health emergency, the Senate of Pennsylvania approved legislation to address opioid abuse within Pennsylvania’s Workers’ Compensation system.   [Read More]

State Senator Mike Regan (R-31) announced today that he will introduce a Senate resolution officially condemning the anti-American demonstrations that occurred this weekend across the National Football League.   [Read More]

State Senator Mike Regan (R-31) will host a free senior expo for area residents from 10 a.m. to noon on Monday, September 25, at the West Shore YMCA, 410 Fallowfield Road, Camp Hill, PA.   [Read More]

Two weeks ago, Pennsylvania’s Secretary of Labor & Industry, Kathy Manderino, announced she was leaving her post to begin a new job at the state Gaming Control Board.   [Read More]

Sen. Mike Regan (R-Cumberland and York) joined his colleagues in passing a significant public pension reform bill Monday that will rein in future costs for taxpayers.   [Read More]

In a joint letter signed by 32 members of their Caucus, state Senate Republicans urged U.S. Senators Pat Toomey (R) and Bob Casey (D) to approve the nomination of Judge Neil Gorsuch for the U.S. Supreme Court as soon as possible.   [Read More]

This January, Governor Wolf sent $1.8 million taxpayer dollars to consultants at McKinsey & Co., who ironically provided his budget secretary with a 78-page report entitled: “Achieving a sustainable budget for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.”   [Read More]

Sen. Mike Regan (R-Cumberland and York) issued the following statement in response to the governor’s plan to remove the sales and use tax exemption for commercial storage.   [Read More]

A district office to serve residents of the 31st Senatorial District is now officially open in Camp Hill, according to Sen. Mike Regan (R-Cumberland and York).   [Read More]

With the support of Sen. Mike Regan (R-Cumberland and York), the Senate State Government Committee approved legislation to prohibit the automatic deduction of political contributions from the paychecks of government workers.   [Read More]

Senator Mike Regan (R-31) has been appointed to serve on six Senate committees which will allow him to advance the interests of York and Cumberland County residents.   [Read More]

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is offering grants of up to $200,000 to local entities in the Chesapeake Bay watershed for stormwater management projects, Sen. Mike Regan (R-31) announced today.   [Read More]

Surrounded by his wife Fran and four children, Sen. Mike Regan (R-31) took the oath of office to be sworn in as the new senator representing parts of Cumberland and York Counties.     [Read More]

Senator-elect Mike Regan (R-31) will take the oath of office to begin serving his first term in the state Senate on Tuesday, Jan. 3.   [Read More]

The Cumberland Valley School District will receive $750,000 for roadway improvements at a busy intersection in Silver Spring Township that will be used often by elementary and middle school children and their families, Sen.-elect Mike Regan announced today.   [Read More]

State Sen.-elect Mike Regan (R-Cumberland and York) will serve as the keynote speaker at a solemn ceremony in the East Wing Rotunda of the state Capitol Complex marking the 75th anniversary of Pearl Harbor Day.   [Read More]

State Sen.-elect Mike Regan (R-31) will talk about his legislative priorities and his vision for the 31st District and the Commonwealth on TV 21’s FACE THE STATE weekly news show with Robb Hanrahan.   [Read More]

Senator-elect Mike Regan (R-31) announced the launch of a new website today to help connect Cumberland and York County residents with state government news, agencies and services.   [Read More]