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Local Republicans Issue Statement on Storming of U.S. Capitol
January 6, 2021

Local Republicans Issue Statement on Storming of U.S. Capitol

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]

Senator Regan Endorses Plan to Address Election Concerns, Restore Confidence in Voting System
December 4, 2020

Senator Regan Endorses Plan to Address Election Concerns, Restore Confidence in Voting System

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]

Regan Announces School Safety Funding Grants in 31st District
October 29, 2020

Regan Announces School Safety Funding Grants in 31st District

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]

Senate Passes Veterans Package
October 22, 2020

Senate Passes Veterans Package

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]

Senate Passes Major Fire and EMS Package
October 22, 2020

Senate Passes Major Fire and EMS Package

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]

 
October 21, 2020

SENATE PASSES STATEWIDE LAW ENFORCEMENT COMMENDATIONS BILL

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]

 
October 6, 2020

COMPREHENSIVE FIRE SERVICES MEASURE ADVANCES FROM COMMITTEE

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]

 
September 23, 2020

SENATE COMMITTEE SUPPORTS CREATION OF STATEWIDE LAW ENFORCEMENT COMMENDATIONS

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]

 
September 14, 2020

Regan Participates in EMS Memorial Day Service at PA Capitol, Presents Citation

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]

Regan Supports Measure to Give Schools Final Decision on Fall Sports, Spectators
September 9, 2020

Regan Supports Measure to Give Schools Final Decision on Fall Sports, Spectators

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]

Senate Committee to hold hearing on Fire & EMS issues in Pike County
August 21, 2020

Senate Committee to hold hearing on Fire & EMS issues in Pike County

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]

 
August 20, 2020

Let Our Kids Play Rally

Let Our Kids Play Rally | Thursday, August 20 – 11:00 a.m. | Front Steps of Capitol, Harrisburg |    [Read More]

Peyton’s Law Legislation Signed into Law
July 23, 2020

Peyton’s Law Legislation Signed into Law

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]

Op-Ed: Legislative Action to Curtail King Wolf’s Unilateral Decision-Making
July 17, 2020

Op-Ed: Legislative Action to Curtail King Wolf’s Unilateral Decision-Making

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]

Op-Ed: We should support Penn State’s purchase of Holy Spirit Hospital
July 10, 2020

Op-Ed: We should support Penn State’s purchase of Holy Spirit Hospital

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]

Senators Regan & Pittman Announce Guidelines for $50 million in Fire & EMS Grants
July 8, 2020

Senators Regan & Pittman Announce Guidelines for $50 million in Fire & EMS Grants

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]

Senators Mike Regan & Pam Iovino Raise Awareness of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Recognize PTSD Awareness Day on June 27
June 26, 2020

Senators Mike Regan & Pam Iovino Raise Awareness of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Recognize PTSD Awareness Day on June 27

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]

Op-Ed: First Responder Mental Wellness and Stress Management Act
June 25, 2020

Op-Ed: First Responder Mental Wellness and Stress Management Act

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 Local Senior Centers to Receive $102,000 in State Grants
June 24, 2020

Five Local Senior Centers to Receive $102,000 in State Grants

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]

Senators Regan and Ward, Representative Gleim Issue Statement on Department of Health Filing Suit against Carlisle Events
June 17, 2020

Senators Regan and Ward, Representative Gleim Issue Statement on Department of Health Filing Suit against Carlisle Events

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]

 
June 10, 2020

News Conference on Ending the Governor’s Shutdown Order (House Resolution 836)

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]

Op-Ed: Regan Responds to Wolf’s Criticism of Police
June 6, 2020

Op-Ed: Regan Responds to Wolf’s Criticism of Police

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]

SENATOR MIKE REGAN  EMERGENCY DECLARATION STATEMENT
June 1, 2020

SENATOR MIKE REGAN EMERGENCY DECLARATION STATEMENT

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]

Regan Supports Interim Budget & COVID-19 Funding Package
May 28, 2020

Regan Supports Interim Budget & COVID-19 Funding Package

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]

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