Senate Committee Asks Court to Expedite Ruling to Force Governor Wolf to Release Business Waiver Documents
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]
Regan, Mastriano and Ward Hold News Conference in Response to Governor Wolf’s Threatening Local Business
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]
Regan Announces Passage of Veterans Court Legislation
Today, the Senate unanimously approved legislation sponsored by Senator Mike Regan (R-31) that would promote Veterans Courts in Pennsylvania. [Read More]
Senate Asks Court to Force Governor Wolf to Release Business Waiver Documents
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]
Senate Weighing Options as Governor Wolf Fails to Comply With Subpoena, Release Documents
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]
OP-ED: Wolf Administration’s COVID-19 Response has been a Failure
One-third of Pennsylvania is beginning to reopen under Governor Wolf’s three-phase, color-coded approach. [Read More]
Committee Votes to Subpoena Information after Wolf Administration Fails to Provide
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]
Subpoena of Business Closure Documents
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]
Committee to Consider Subpoenas after Wolf Administration Fails to Provide Information to Senate
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]
Peyton’s Law Bill Approved by House Education Committee
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]
Op-Ed: The Human Cost of Pennsylvania’s Response to COVID-19
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]
Senators Regan and Killion Host Joint Public Hearing on Wolf Administration’s COVID-19 Response
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]
Senators Regan and Killion to Host Joint Public Hearing on Wolf Administration’s COVID-19 Response
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]
Senate Passes Bill to Protect Law Enforcement Officers and National Guard Facing COVID-19
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]
Op-Ed: Wolf Chooses Wrong Reduction
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]
Op-Ed –Protecting Those Who Protect Us
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]
Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee Advances Legislation to Assist Law Enforcement & EMS
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]
OP-ED: TRANSPARENCY NEEDED IN LIFE-SUSTAINING BUSINESS WAIVER PROCESS
When Governor Tom Wolf ordered the closing of businesses he deemed non-life-sustaining across Pennsylvania, I received an overwhelming amount of calls and emails with questions, concerns, and fears about the impact it would have – not just on businesses, but employees and their families, communities, and the financial future of Pennsylvania. [Read More]
Senator Regan Announces Funding Approval to Help Small Businesses
Today the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) took the first step in providing relief to Pennsylvania small businesses impacted by COVID-19 by authorizing the transfer of $40 million to the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA), announced Senator Mike Regan (R-31). [Read More]
Information and Resources Available for Businesses, Employees Affected by Coronavirus Shutdown
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]
An Op-ed by Senator Regan and Dawn Keefer: With the rise of storm water fees, water quality data and monitoring plans are needed
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]
Senator Regan Announces School Safety and Security Grants
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]
Op-Ed: Senator Mike Regan Recaps Work of Senate Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness Committee
Last January, I was asked to serve as Chairman of the Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee. [Read More]
Regan and Mastriano Veterans Court Legislation Advances
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]