Mar
10
2021
March 10, 2021
Senate Transportation Committee Chair Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) will hold a news conference at 1 p.m. on Thursday, March 11, on the second floor Rotunda outside the Lieutenant Governor’s Office in the State Capitol in Harrisburg. [Read More]
Mar
08
2021
March 08, 2021
Once again, Pennsylvania lags behind other states, as we see more and more mask mandates lifted and indoor dining capacities increased. It is time for us to follow suit and begin to reopen our economy. [Read More]
Mar
02
2021
March 02, 2021
Yesterday, Attorney General Josh Shapiro announced the first indictment in his investigation of nursing homes and their handling of COVID-19. [Read More]
Mar
01
2021
March 01, 2021
Mt. Tabor AME Zion Church in Mt. Holly Springs, Cumberland County, will receive $275,000 in state funding through the Department of Community and Economic Development to restore the historic African American Church. [Read More]
Feb
18
2021
February 18, 2021
Today Senator John DiSanto (Dauphin/Perry) and Senator Mike Regan (Cumberland/York) learned for the first time from the PA Department of Transportation (PennDOT) that they intend to impose tolls on the Interstate 83 John Harris (South) Bridge in Harrisburg between Dauphin and Cumberland County. DiSanto and Regan oppose this tolling plan and intend to use every means available to them, legislative or otherwise, to prevent Governor Wolf from moving forward. [Read More]
Feb
03
2021
February 03, 2021
Today the General Assembly heard the Governor’s annual budget address through a pre-recorded video message, and Senator Mike Regan (R-Cumberland/York) issued the following statement in response. [Read More]
Feb
03
2021
February 03, 2021
Today, the Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee approved legislation that would create commendation medals for law enforcement, firefighters, and EMS personnel sponsored by Senator Mike Regan (R-Cumberland/York) and Senator Elder Vogel (R-Beaver). [Read More]
Jan
13
2021
January 13, 2021
Today Senator Mike Regan (R-31, Cumberland and York Counties) was appointed by Senate President Pro Tempore Jake Corman to serve as Chairman of the Senate Law and Justice Committee for the 2021-2022 legislative session. [Read More]
Jan
06
2021
January 06, 2021
HARRISBURG – In response to the storming of the United States Capitol by protestors, local Republicans, Appropriations Chair Stan Saylor (R-Red Lion), House State Government Chairman Seth Grove (R-Dover) and Reps. Kate Klunk (R-Hanover), Torren Ecker (R-Adams/Cumberland) Mike Jones (R-York Township), Dawn Keefer (R-York/Cumberland) and Keith Gillespie (R-Hellam); and Sens. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York), Dave Arnold […] [Read More]
Dec
04
2020
December 04, 2020
Senator Mike Regan strongly supports the plan to restore confidence in the state’s election system by providing oversight and beginning the process of making meaningful reforms. [Read More]
Oct
29
2020
October 29, 2020
The School Safety and Security Committee within the PA Commission on Crime and Delinquency approved over $1,400,000 in grants this week to 31st Senatorial District school districts in Cumberland and York Counties, according to Senator Mike Regan. [Read More]
Oct
22
2020
October 22, 2020
This week, the Senate passed a number of bills to support Pennsylvania’s Veteran population, according to Senator Mike Regan, Chairman of the Senate Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness Committee. [Read More]
Oct
22
2020
October 22, 2020
This week, the Senate passed a package of bills supporting Fire & EMS personnel, according to Senator Mike Regan, Chairman of the Senate Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness Committee. [Read More]
Oct
21
2020
October 21, 2020
Today, the Senate passed legislation that would create commendation medals for members of the law enforcement community, according to Senator Mike Regan, Chairman of the Senate Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness Committee. [Read More]
Oct
06
2020
October 06, 2020
Today the Senate Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness Committee advanced a comprehensive measure to improve the delivery of state resources to the fire community in Pennsylvania, according to Committee Chairman, Senator Mike Regan (R-31). [Read More]
Sep
23
2020
September 23, 2020
On Monday the Senate Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness Committee advanced two measures, according to Committee Chairman, Senator Mike Regan (R-Cumberland/York). The first would create commendation medals for law enforcement, and the second would establish a program to ensure outreach to members of the military who are returning to civilian life. [Read More]
Sep
14
2020
September 14, 2020
Today, the Pennsylvania EMS Provider Foundation held its 10th Annual EMS Memorial Day Service at the State Capitol, according to Senator Mike Regan (R-31), Chairman of the Senate Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness Committee, during which he presented a copy of a Senate Resolution declaring EMS Memorial Day in Pennsylvania. [Read More]
Sep
09
2020
September 09, 2020
School districts would have the final say on whether to allow school sports, extracurricular activities and spectators during the 2020-21 school year under a bill approved by the Senate today, according to Senator Mike Regan (R-31). [Read More]
Aug
21
2020
August 21, 2020
The Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee will hold a public hearing on Monday, August 24th at 11:30 a.m. at the Pike County Training Center, 135 Pike County Boulevard, Lords Valley (Pike County). The topic of the hearing will be on Fire & EMS issues. [Read More]
Aug
20
2020
August 20, 2020
Let Our Kids Play Rally | Thursday, August 20 – 11:00 a.m. | Front Steps of Capitol, Harrisburg | [Read More]
Jul
23
2020
July 23, 2020
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]
Jul
17
2020
July 17, 2020
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]
Jul
10
2020
July 10, 2020
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]
Jul
08
2020
July 08, 2020
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]
Jun
26
2020
June 26, 2020
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]
Jun
25
2020
June 25, 2020
This week in the Pennsylvania Senate, we addressed several law enforcement related pieces of legislation in response to calls for police reform. [Read More]
Jun
24
2020
June 24, 2020
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]
Jun
17
2020
June 17, 2020
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]
Jun
10
2020
June 10, 2020
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]
Jun
06
2020
June 06, 2020
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]
Jun
01
2020
June 01, 2020
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]
May
28
2020
May 28, 2020
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]
May
14
2020
May 14, 2020
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]
May
14
2020
May 14, 2020
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]
May
12
2020
May 12, 2020
Today, the Senate unanimously approved legislation sponsored by Senator Mike Regan (R-31) that would promote Veterans Courts in Pennsylvania. [Read More]
May
11
2020
May 11, 2020
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]
May
08
2020
May 08, 2020
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]
May
07
2020
May 07, 2020
One-third of Pennsylvania is beginning to reopen under Governor Wolf’s three-phase, color-coded approach. [Read More]
Apr
30
2020
April 30, 2020
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]
Apr
30
2020
April 30, 2020
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]
Apr
29
2020
April 29, 2020
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]
Apr
29
2020
April 29, 2020
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]
Apr
27
2020
April 27, 2020
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]
Apr
23
2020
April 23, 2020
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]
Apr
21
2020
April 21, 2020
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]
Apr
21
2020
April 21, 2020
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]
Apr
13
2020
April 13, 2020
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]
Apr
08
2020
April 08, 2020
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]