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Op-Ed: Senator Mike Regan Recaps Work of Senate Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness Committee
January 29, 2020

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
January 29, 2020

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]

Senate Approves Bills to Support Fire, EMS Companies
January 29, 2020

Senate Approves Bills to Support Fire, EMS Companies

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]

 
January 27, 2020

Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee Advances Legislation to Assist Fire & EMS

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]

 
January 17, 2020

Senator Mike Regan and Wolf Administration to Host Roundtable on Veterans’ Mental Health and Suicide Prevention

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]

*CANCELED* – Senators Pat Browne, Bob Mensch & Mike Regan Lead Roundtable Discussion on Veterans Suicide
December 6, 2019

*CANCELED* – Senators Pat Browne, Bob Mensch & Mike Regan Lead Roundtable Discussion on Veterans Suicide

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]

Op-Ed: Peyton’s Law
November 26, 2019

Op-Ed: Peyton’s Law

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 Regan to Tour Ventilator Care Facility
November 21, 2019

Senator Regan to Tour Ventilator Care Facility

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]

 
November 20, 2019

Veterans Affairs Committee Advances Several Military & Veterans Bills

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 Regan Appointed to National Guard Youth Challenge Advisory Board
November 8, 2019

Senator Regan Appointed to National Guard Youth Challenge Advisory Board

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

 
October 30, 2019

Peyton’s Law Passes the Senate Unanimously

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]

Senators Regan & Killion and Representatives Barrar & Quinn Hold Discussion on Veterans Suicide
October 25, 2019

Senators Regan & Killion and Representatives Barrar & Quinn Hold Discussion on Veterans Suicide

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]

 
Published: October 22, 2019   |  Event: Thursday, October 24

Veterans Suicide Roundtable to be Held in Delaware County

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]

Peyton’s Law Bill Approved by Senate Education Committee
October 21, 2019

Peyton’s Law Bill Approved by Senate Education Committee

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]

 
October 21, 2019

Senator Regan Holds Press Conference on Peyton’s Law

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]

Senator Regan to Hold Peyton’s Law Press Conference
October 15, 2019

Senator Regan to Hold Peyton’s Law Press Conference

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]

 
September 25, 2019

Senate Approves Regan Bill Supporting Law Enforcement Personnel

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]

 
Published: September 25, 2019   |  Event: Wednesday, September 25

Suicide Awareness Day Rally

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

Senator Regan: Application Period Opens for School Safety Grants
September 11, 2019

Senator Regan: Application Period Opens for School Safety Grants

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]

Senators Mike Regan & Pam Iovino and Congressmen Conor Lamb & Guy Reschenthaler to Lead Roundtable Discussion on Veterans Suicide
August 30, 2019

Senators Mike Regan & Pam Iovino and Congressmen Conor Lamb & Guy Reschenthaler to Lead Roundtable Discussion on Veterans Suicide

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]

Senator Mike Regan, Senator Lisa Baker, Congressman Dan Meuser & Congressman Cartwright to Lead Roundtable Discussion on Veterans Suicide
August 27, 2019

Senator Mike Regan, Senator Lisa Baker, Congressman Dan Meuser & Congressman Cartwright to Lead Roundtable Discussion on Veterans Suicide

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]

Senators Regan and Laughlin, Congressman Kelly Hold Roundtable on Veterans Suicide
August 15, 2019

Senators Regan and Laughlin, Congressman Kelly Hold Roundtable on Veterans Suicide

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]

Veteran Suicide – A Call to Action
July 17, 2019

Veteran Suicide – A Call to Action

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

Senator Regan, Congressman Perry Hold Discussion on Veterans Suicide
July 16, 2019

Senator Regan, Congressman Perry Hold Discussion on Veterans Suicide

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]

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