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The Morning Agenda

Sometimes, your mornings are just too busy to catch the news beyond a headline or two. Don’t worry. The Morning Agenda has got your six. Each weekday morning, host Karen Hendricks will keep you informed, amused, enlightened and up-to-date on what’s happening in central Pennsylvania and the rest of this great commonwealth.

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11:55

A 150-year ban on Sunday hunting in PA, reversed. And...

The Morning Agenda ·

2025/07/09

An Allegheny County state House member has led the charge to repeal a 150-year-old ban on Sunday hunting in Pennsylvania. Governor Josh Shapiro is expected to sign it into law this week. Astate appeals court ruled that a Western Pennsylvania municipality violated its own zoning law when it allowed a natural gas well to be built in a residential area. The future of the federal food benefits program known as SNAP - the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - is unclear. Nearly 2 million

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11:11

Medicaid cuts impact PA nursing homes. And the state...

The Morning Agenda ·

2025/07/08

The federal spending bill calls for a reduction in Medicaid spending by an estimated $930 billion over the next decade. The shared federal-state health program currently provides insurance coverage to more than 70 million Americans with low incomes. Effects of the cuts will not only be felt by low-income Pennsylvanians, but through the state's hospitals and even nursing homes. The Trump administration is holding up nearly $7 billion dollars in federal funding that Congress had already approved for

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11:00

Alleviating healthcare shortages in PA. And how...

The Morning Agenda ·

2025/07/07

Beginning today, July 7, Pennsylvania will be a full participant in health care compacts that make it easier for qualified doctors, nurses and physical therapists to provide care in dozens of states. It’s part of the progress being made on licensing medical professionals in the Commonwealth. Finding sustainable and inclusive approaches to water management is the focus of a national gathering in Pittsburgh this week, July 8 through 11. Last weekend’s Independence Day holiday marked the

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11:57

A game-changer for PA renters. And puppies provide...

The Morning Agenda ·

2025/07/03

A bill moving through Harrisburg would automatically seal the eviction records of thousands of renters across Pennsylvania. Housing advocates say the legislation would be a game-changer because it would help tenants haunted by their eviction records. Five years after a landmark Pennsylvania grand jury report slammed the Department of Environmental Protection for failing to protect the public from the health effects of fracking, advocates say little has changed. They want Governor Josh Shapiro to do

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7:00

Gov. Shapiro and PA Dems blast Pres. Trump and GOP...

The Morning Agenda ·

2025/07/02

Governor Josh Shapiro and Democrats in the state Senate are blasting President Donald Trump’s domestic spending plan. Shapiro told reporters that half a million Pennsylvanians could lose access to health care through Medicaid or other programs. Meantime, in Harrisburg, Gov. Josh Shapiro and Pennsylvania’s politically divided Legislature have missed Pennsylvania’s deadline to pass a budget for the new fiscal year, amid closed-door talks to try to produce a compromise. Shapiro said

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10:26

It may be weeks until we have a state budget. And...

The Morning Agenda ·

2025/07/01

Spoiler alert, state lawmakers did not have a budget agreement in place by midnight, when the current fiscal year ended. However, that does not mean the state will immediately miss payments for public services. That would change if the impasse stretches over several months, meaning payments for county services and schools would be the first to be affected. Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa is upbeat though, saying he doesn't expect the months-long delays that have plagued past budgets. In

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11:55

Business taxes, skill-game taxes debated—but no state...

The Morning Agenda ·

2025/06/30

Today, June 30, is the deadline for Pennsylvania lawmakers to pass a new state budget.But the legislature appears poised to miss the budget deadline for the fourth straight year. A years-long debate over how much to tax so-called “skill games” in Pennsylvania has escalated, leading up to the state budget deadline. And Democrats in the state House are pushing to reform the Pennsylvania’s tax code to make it harder for corporations to hide income in other places. It's being called

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7:50

In Harrisburg, we have protests, but no state budget....

The Morning Agenda ·

2025/06/27

While Pennsylvania lawmakers haggle over the state budget, liberal advocacy groups are using protests to call for higher taxes on billionaires to fund public services. In 1979, Three Mile Island was the site of what is often called the worst nuclear power accident on U.S. soil. Ourcolleague Jaxon White, from LNP | LancasterOnline, has the latest on the restarting of the Island’s nuclear reactor. Environmental groups say Tokyo-based Nippon Steel’s recent purchase of U.S. Steel should lead

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9:36

GOP frontrunners for the next PA governor’s race. ...

The Morning Agenda ·

2025/06/26

Next year's Pennsylvania gubernatorial race is already on the political horizon. So far, the Republican field is shaping up with three prominent figures expressing interest. EMTs could soon be authorized to give caregivers medication that would reverse opioid overdoses, as abill is quickly moving through the state Capitol. Pennsylvania could receive as much as 200 million dollars as part of a massive settlement with drug maker Purdue Pharma. That's according to PA Attorney General Dave Sunday.The

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8:30

PSU plays a role in Chile’s new Rubin Observatory....

The Morning Agenda ·

2025/06/25

People around the world got a first look at pictures and videos from the new Rubin Observatory in Chile on Monday. We take you to a watch party on Penn State’s University Park campus, to meet some of the professors who helped bring the project to life. UPMC is among the hospital systems in Pennsylvania no longer providing certain gender-affirming care for transgender patients next month. Providers are urging UPMC to reverse its decision. Suicide is the leading cause of gun-related deaths in

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9:44

A literacy epidemic hits PA. And “No Corporate...

The Morning Agenda ·

2025/06/24

It’s being called a literacy epidemic. Only about one third of 4th graders in Pennsylvania are proficient in reading.That’s according to the latest federal numbers. Advocates are calling on state lawmakers to improve training for teachers and to support early literacy screening and intervention. Community college students can have a difficult time transferring to a 4-year school. Butstate-owned and related universities in Pennsylvania are adopting practices to help those students enroll

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11:45

An innovative inmate hospice program in PA. And a...

The Morning Agenda ·

2025/06/23

The inmate population at the state Prison at Waymart in Northeastern PA is older than most other state lockups. And its volunteer-based hospice program allows inmates to receive training to care for other inmates at the end of their lives. The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) recently announced a new initiative, creating a new statewide Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Technical Assistance Center, hailed as the first-of-its kind in the nation.Joining us for a deeper dive is

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7:55

U.S. Steel and Nippon Steel make an historic steel...

The Morning Agenda ·

2025/06/20

It's being called an historic partnership.It took a year and a half to close the deal, but Nippon [knee-pawn] Steel has completed its purchase of U.S. Steel for $15 billion. A new sculpture celebrates Blair County’s history, at the entrance to DelGrosso’s Amusement Park. It’s part of a statewide initiative to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States. A Dauphin County nonprofit is among the organizations receiving funding, in the latest round of grants awarded by

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11:34

The Governor’s public transportation plan gets a...

The Morning Agenda ·

2025/06/19

The state's budget is due in the next two weeks, butHouse members have already approved Governor Josh Shapiro’s proposal for spending on transit. Legislation approved by the state House of Representatives would increase oversight of hospital sales and acquisitions in Pennsylvania when they involve for-profit and private equity firms. Water providers in Pennsylvania say they’re reducing toxic chemicals known as PFAs from drinking water. It's happening at the same time the Trump

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8:13

Lawmakers want to ban AI in political ads. And a Penn...

The Morning Agenda ·

2025/06/18

A Pennsylvania House bill would partially ban the use of artificial intelligence in political campaign ads. Supporters hope it boosts election integrity. The federal budget bill that passed the U-S House last month would have overhauled aid for college students. Education affordability advocates say the Senate’s version is an improvement, but they’re still worried. Penn State’s Board of Trustees has voted to remove one of its most outspoken members. The 30-4 vote is the latest

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9:44

Federal cuts to clean energy could devastate PA...

The Morning Agenda ·

2025/06/17

The U.S. Senate is considering a spending plan that would eliminate incentives for clean energy. And somePennsylvania companies say those cuts would devastate their businesses and raise energy costs. Meantime, U.S. Senator Dave McCormick says the future is bright for power production in Pennsylvania. He shared his vision for the state’s energy industry during a visit Monday to western PA. Republican lawmakers in Pennsylvania are applauding two Trump administration proposals to rollback rules

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12:00

“Deliberative Polling” comes to PA. And deep dives...

The Morning Agenda ·

2025/06/16

Voters across the state are telling lawmakers what they want for the future of state policies. Asample of Pennsylvanians across geography, race, age and politics are weighing in on the biggest issues of the day — with some help from an elite university and a rich backer. Pennsylvania’s Health Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen is critical of President Donald Trump’s proposed Medicaid cuts. The Pennsylvania Turnpike continues to modernize, as tollbooths begin to come down and interchanges

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9:08

PA rallies this week, with more on tap this weekend....

The Morning Agenda ·

2025/06/13

Immigration advocates and union representatives rallied in downtown Pittsburgh this week. Demonstrators were showing solidarity with those in Los Angeles, by protesting the deportation of immigrants. The Pennsylvania state House has voted to raise the minimum wage on a county-by-county basis. We explain how the plan would work. More than 400 young people in Pittsburgh are being dropped from a federal program that provides free job training and education. Many youth are unsure of their next moves

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7:02

New “data dashboard” improves PA election...

The Morning Agenda ·

2025/06/12

Pennsylvania is making its election data available to the public in new ways, with more updates to come. The Department of State’s new data dashboard makes information about elections easier to access and understand. State Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding was in Perry County this week, as the Shapiro Administration continues to highlight how SNAP funding cuts will affect Pennsylvania farmers and families. Pennsylvania lawmakers are considering a bill meant to streamline the approval

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9:13

Amazon invests $20 billion in PA. And could rideshare...

The Morning Agenda ·

2025/06/11

It’s being hailed as the largest private sector investment in state history. Tech giant Amazon has announced it will spend $20 billion on two data center complexes in Pennsylvania. President Donald Trump has posted on social media about the proposed sale of US Steel of Pittsburgh to Japan-based Nippon. But details are still vague, and a deadline to complete the deal is a week away. A proposal to fund mass transit in Pennsylvania would involve a fee attached to the price for rideshare services,

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