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Senator Regan Announces Nearly $20 Million in RACP Grants to Boost Cumberland and York County Economic Development Projects
November 1, 2024

Senator Regan Announces Nearly $20 Million in RACP Grants to Boost Cumberland and York County Economic Development Projects

Senator Mike Regan (R-Cumberland/York) announced today the approval of nearly $20 million in Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) grants to support 11 impactful projects in Cumberland and York counties.  [Read More]

Regan Announces $5.6 Million in State Grants for Community and Economic Development Projects in Cumberland and York Counties
October 22, 2024

Regan Announces $5.6 Million in State Grants for Community and Economic Development Projects in Cumberland and York Counties

Sen. Mike Regan (R-31) today announced more than $5.6 million in state grants have been awarded for projects to benefit residents in Cumberland and York counties.  [Read More]

Regan, Governor to Visit Rutter’s Tuesday,  Purchase Newly Available Ready-to-Drink Cocktails
September 16, 2024

Regan, Governor to Visit Rutter’s Tuesday, Purchase Newly Available Ready-to-Drink Cocktails

State Sen. Mike Regan (R-31) and Gov. Josh Shapiro will visit Rutter’s at 77 Benvenue Road, Duncannon, on Tuesday, Sept. 17, at 1:30 p.m. to purchase newly available ready-to-drink cocktails and raise awareness about a new state law.  [Read More]

Regan Ready-to-Drink Cocktails Bill Signed into Law
July 18, 2024

Regan Ready-to-Drink Cocktails Bill Signed into Law

After a multi-year effort, liquor will be sold outside of the state store system with the passage of legislation championed by Sen. Mike Regan (R-31).  [Read More]

Regan Armed School Security Legislation Achieves Final Passage, Heads to Governor
July 12, 2024

Regan Armed School Security Legislation Achieves Final Passage, Heads to Governor

Every school district across the commonwealth will have an armed school security officer thanks to the passage of legislation sponsored by Sen. Mike Regan (R-31).  [Read More]

Philadelphia Police Need Our Help
June 14, 2024

Philadelphia Police Need Our Help

There is a common problem across our Commonwealth and even our nation with some professions facing a shortage of workers – teachers and nurses being two of whom we hear a great deal about in the legislature.  What gets less attention and is more alarming is the police shortage, particularly in Philadelphia.  [Read More]

Regan, FOP to Honor Fallen Police Officers at Service Monday
May 3, 2024

Regan, FOP to Honor Fallen Police Officers at Service Monday

State Sen. Mike Regan (R-31) will join the Pennsylvania Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) at a ceremony Monday, May 6, at 5 p.m. in the Main Rotunda of the state Capitol, to honor six fallen police officers who died in the line of duty.  [Read More]

Regan Announces $2.7 Million in Safety Grants for Local Schools
April 30, 2024

Regan Announces $2.7 Million in Safety Grants for Local Schools

Sen. Mike Regan (R-31) today announced $2.7 million in school safety grants have been awarded for schools in the 31st Senate District covering parts of Cumberland and York counties.  [Read More]

State Legislators Announce Funding for Cumberland County Municipal, Emergency, and Social Service Providers
March 27, 2024

State Legislators Announce Funding for Cumberland County Municipal, Emergency, and Social Service Providers

State Sens. Mike Regan (R-31) and Greg Rothman (R-34) together with Reps. Sheryl Delozier (R-88), Torren Ecker (R-193), Barb Gleim (R-199), and Thomas Kutz (R-87) announced funding for several Cumberland County municipalities to purchase and/or upgrade equipment for municipal and emergency services as well as a non-profit social service provider.  [Read More]

Regan Concerned About Excessive Spending,  School Safety Cut in Governor’s Budget Proposal
February 7, 2024

Regan Concerned About Excessive Spending, School Safety Cut in Governor’s Budget Proposal

Sen. Mike Regan (R-31) today issued the following statement after Gov. Josh Shapiro delivered his annual budget address Tuesday to a joint session of the state House and Senate:  [Read More]

Senator Regan Announces Nearly $5 Million in Grants for Vital Projects in Cumberland and York Counties
December 19, 2023

Senator Regan Announces Nearly $5 Million in Grants for Vital Projects in Cumberland and York Counties

 Sen. Mike Regan (R-31) today announced nearly $5 million in state grant funding was approved for transformative projects in communities across the 31st Senate District spanning York and Cumberland counties.  [Read More]

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December 13, 2023

PA Senate Advances Landmark Bill: Sen. Mike Regan’s Legislation Mandates Armed School Security for Stronger Protection

Today, the Senate approved legislation sponsored by Senator Mike Regan (R-Cumberland/York) to require each school entity in Pennsylvania to have at least one armed school security personnel.  The bill now goes to the House of Representatives for consideration.  [Read More]

Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for Newly Renovated Hillside Courts in New Cumberland
November 16, 2023

Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for Newly Renovated Hillside Courts in New Cumberland

A ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place today for the newly renovated Hillside Courts in New Cumberland, Cumberland County.  [Read More]

Senate Committee Advances Regan Bill to Require Armed School Safety Personnel
October 24, 2023

Senate Committee Advances Regan Bill to Require Armed School Safety Personnel

The Senate Education Committee today advanced a bill introduced by Sen. Mike Regan (R-31) to protect Pennsylvania students and teachers by requiring schools to employ armed security personnel during operating hours.  [Read More]

Op-Ed: Half of PA Schools Remain Unarmed as School Shootings Increase
October 18, 2023

Op-Ed: Half of PA Schools Remain Unarmed as School Shootings Increase

Schools have increasingly become a target for sick and twisted individuals who are vigorously intent on taking the lives of others. Yet only half of Pennsylvania schools have school security personnel on-site to protect students and staff.  [Read More]

Rioting in Philadelphia Costing Commonwealth Millions
September 29, 2023

Rioting in Philadelphia Costing Commonwealth Millions

Law and order are long overdue in the City of Brotherly Love. This week’s rioting is the latest black eye on Philadelphia in an ongoing saga of dangerous incidents that keep piling up.  Disgraceful criminals with zero respect for the city, for their neighbors, and for businesses that fuel the local economy have caused destruction beyond belief.  [Read More]

Regan Introduces Bill to Require Armed School Safety Personnel
August 29, 2023

Regan Introduces Bill to Require Armed School Safety Personnel

In an effort to protect Pennsylvania school students, teachers and staff, Sen. Mike Regan (R-31) today introduced legislation to require schools to employ armed security personnel during school hours.   [Read More]

Regan, Senate Committee Advance Bills to Reform Medical Marijuana Law and Enable Sale of Edibles
June 21, 2023

Regan, Senate Committee Advance Bills to Reform Medical Marijuana Law and Enable Sale of Edibles

The Senate Law and Justice Committee, chaired by Sen. Mike Regan (R-31) today approved six bills, including three to reform Pennsylvania’s medical marijuana law. One bill would enable the sale of edible medical marijuana in the commonwealth.  [Read More]

Legislation to Safeguard Public Assistance from Waste, Fraud and Abuse Earns Senate Approval
May 3, 2023

Legislation to Safeguard Public Assistance from Waste, Fraud and Abuse Earns Senate Approval

Taxpayer dollars provided to Pennsylvania’s Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) and Medical Assistance program would be better protected from fraud and abuse under a package of bills approved by the Senate today, according to Sen. Dave Argall (R-29), Sen. Scott Martin (R-13), Sen. Mike Regan (R-31), and Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50).  [Read More]

Op-Ed: Armed School Security a Must for Protecting Students
March 30, 2023

Op-Ed: Armed School Security a Must for Protecting Students

Ten years ago, as a member of the House of Representatives, I introduced my first piece of school safety legislation.  [Read More]

Regan Announces Nearly $5 Million in Grants for Projects in Cumberland and York Counties
March 16, 2023

Regan Announces Nearly $5 Million in Grants for Projects in Cumberland and York Counties

Sen. Mike Regan (R-31) today announced nearly $5 million in state grant funding has been awarded to projects in communities across the 31st Senate District.  [Read More]

Regan Concerned about Price Tag of Governor’s Budget Proposal
March 7, 2023

Regan Concerned about Price Tag of Governor’s Budget Proposal

Following the governor’s budget address today in Harrisburg during a joint session of the state Senate and House, Sen. Mike Regan (R-31) said he’s concerned about the overall price tag of the proposal.  [Read More]

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March 6, 2023

Regan, Senate Committee Advance State Police Commissioner Nomination

The Senate Law and Justice Committee, chaired by Sen. Mike Regan (R-31), today advanced the nomination of Maj. Chris Paris to be the next commissioner of the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP).  [Read More]

Mandatory Death Sentence for Murdering a Police Officer
February 23, 2023

Mandatory Death Sentence for Murdering a Police Officer

On February 18, 2023, the life of a Temple University police officer was violently and deliberately taken by a young man who shot the officer multiple times in the face and torso. The perpetrator then proceeded to attempt to rob the officer and take his firearm.   [Read More]

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