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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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13:45

Pa. election conspiracist, now in fed role,...

The Morning Agenda ·

2025/09/03

A Pennsylvania activist named Heather Honey is moving from spreading election conspiracies to taking a top elections policy role in the U-S Department of Homeland Security.Warnings are coming from elections experts about what this means for the federal government’s once strong role in supporting election security. A Pittsburgh-based environmental group has issued a formal notice of intent to sue affiliates of Sunoco, B.P. and other companies for continuing to pollute the Allegheny River with

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11:36

Federal rollbacks – on vaccines and air pollution –...

The Morning Agenda ·

2025/09/02

New limitations on COVID-19 vaccines came down from the federal Food and Drug Administration last week.Pennsylvania lawmakers are weighing a measure that would require insurers to continue covering the shots. Tuesday and Wednesday, many ceremonies are marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. It was on September 2nd of 1945 that Japan formally surrendered. A Scranton family is observing the milestone by seeing their loved one finally buried with full military honors. And a deeper

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10:14

GOD/D balance shifting in Pa. And Steamtown...

The Morning Agenda ·

2025/08/29

Voter registration trends suggest Republicans could turn Pennsylvania red for the first time in decades. Observers also see a rise in the power of voters who don't support either party. Northeastern Pa. Congressman Rob Bresnahan has unveiled legislation to support food bands and farmers, as well as lay the groundwork for the next nationwide Farm Bill. This is in response to the USDA's decision to eliminate a $13 million dollar food aid program. This weekend the Steamtown National Historic Site will

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7:47

No pass from Pa. teachers, on state budget impasse....

The Morning Agenda ·

2025/08/28

Students are heading back to class - but school districts haven’t seen a cent from the state in two months. That drove the state's largest teachers' union to the state Capitol. Pennsylvania’s state budget delay and uncertainty are starting to cause a strain for some of the state’s nonprofits as well. A rash of hoax calls about active shooters on at least a dozen college campuses around the U.S. has spread fear among students as the school year begins. A judge in Lebanon County has

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11:22

Gov. Shapiro says budget stalemate is deliberate GOP...

The Morning Agenda ·

2025/08/27

Gov. Josh Shapiro says Republican lawmakers are stalling state budget talks to gain a political advantage ahead of next year’s governor’s race. Pennsylvania Senator Doug Mastriano, a Franklin County Republican, says he’s still months away from a decision whether he’ll run again for governor.While Mastriano deliberates, the state’s Republican leaders are coalescing around State Treasurer Stacy Garrity as the party’s preferred candidate. Affordable housing is an

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9:44

Pennsylvanians protest at ICE facility. And PA...

The Morning Agenda ·

2025/08/26

Hundreds of people from across the state traveled to Philipsburg Sunday to protest, at the Moshannon Valley Processing Center. Farmers and environmentalists are criticizing the U.S. Department of Agriculture for cutting a program that funded climate change resistance projects. The Pennsylvania Game Commission has resumed their Elk Cam. Pennsylvania's top election official is rejecting a call from the Trump administration to hand over sensitive voter information. York City Police Commissioner Michael

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16:53

The education edition: A new report finds mold, lead...

The Morning Agenda ·

2025/08/25

Schools across Pennsylvania have detected environmental hazards in their buildings — from mold to lead. That’s according to a new report. Ten Pennsylvania colleges or universities have either merged or closed since 2016, according to Higher Ed Dive, which tracks college closures and mergers nationwide.Many Pennsylvania universities are continuing to cut costs through layoffs or mergers in order to meet financial challenges. Back to school season means school buses are returning to the

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13:03

AG Dave Sunday implements a diversion program. And a...

The Morning Agenda ·

2025/08/22

Pennsylvania's Attorney General is planning a new statewide program to promote treatment for persons with mental illness who commit minor crimes. Defense spending, investment in artificial intelligence and fossil fuels will support Pennsylvania’s economic future, according to three Republican lawmakers who visited the Midstate this week. President Donald Trump says he wants to get rid of voting by mail and voting machines. Some of Pennsylvania’s congressional Republicans say they like

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8:10

Shapiro pushes back on Trump’s pledge to limit...

The Morning Agenda ·

2025/08/21

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro is pushing back on President Donald Trump’s most recent pledge to limit mail-in voting. Governor Shapiro says Pennsylvania’s system for approving unemployment benefits has improved dramatically. Also, Governor Shapiro says House and Senate leaders need to “find common ground” on the state budget, which is now more than 7 weeks late. Pennsylvania health insurers are proposing higher premiums for coverage in 2026. It means people who buy plans

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10:19

Garrity makes a run for PA governor – and a fellow...

The Morning Agenda ·

2025/08/20

Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity has announced her candidacy for the Republican nomination for Governor in next year's election. In-home care agencies say the leading state budget proposal doesn’t go far enough to fix Pennsylvania’s growing staffing crisis.Agencies argue Pennsylvania’s low rates are forcing caregivers out of the workforce, leaving more than 100,000 shifts unfilled each month. West Nile Virus cases are climbing in Pennsylvania.Even though only two human cases

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10:14

Pa. LGBTQ+ call center picks up where federal funding...

The Morning Agenda ·

2025/08/19

Next year’s midterm races in Pennsylvania will play a key role in the fight over the U.S. House majority next year. Republicans and Democrats are laying the groundwork to reach rural voters. Governor Josh Shapiro is directing state resources to crisis care for lesbian, gay and transgender people as the federal government discontinues part of its national suicide prevention hotline. U.S. Steel officials are sharing their findings from an initial investigation into last Monday's explosion at a

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12:07

Tariffs are impacting your morning coffee. And a deep...

The Morning Agenda ·

2025/08/18

Since 2021, hospitals have been required to publish prices for different services so that patients have a better idea of what care might cost.A new Pennsylvania report shows many local hospitals aren't fully complying with these rules. The price of roasted coffee increased nearly 13% over the past year.Some local coffee retailers are beginning to feel the impact. The campgrounds at Raystown Lake are reopening on a phased schedule.Over the weekend, Susquehannock and Nancy’s Boat-to-Shore

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9:57

Banning toxic PFAS from firefighting foam. And is the...

The Morning Agenda ·

2025/08/15

Pennsylvania lawmakers want to ban certain firefighting foam that contains toxic PFAS. The so-called "forever chemicals" are found in hundreds of everyday products, and are linked to serious health problems including some cancers. Lawmakers continue to say they're making progress on reaching a state budget deal. U.S. Representative Dan Meuser is promoting the One Big Beautiful Bill's impact on agriculture. He says the bill slashes taxes for small businesses and farmers. A Williamsport man is facing

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10:06

Despite Senate GOP action, state budget impasse...

The Morning Agenda ·

2025/08/14

Mass transit funding, Medicaid payments, and taxing games of skill are among the many issues holding up state budget negotiations this year. The Pennsylvania state budget impasse continues, even as the Republican-controlled Senate passed a budget proposal of its own. Officials still don’t know what caused Monday's explosion at a US Steel plant near Pittsburgh that killed two workers and injured 10 others. The plant has a history of maintenance problems, explosions, and environmental

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11:09

Redistricting won’t be happening in Pa. And a deep...

The Morning Agenda ·

2025/08/13

Partisan pushes to redraw Congressional districts in favor of political parties have rocked state Capitols nationwide. Investigators are still searching for clues about what caused Monday’s deadly blast at a U.S. Steel plant south of Pittsburgh. That explosionkilled two people and injured 10 others. Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman says it's too early to comment on the safety of the Clairton Coke Works. He says there's plenty of time for a full investigation and he says he refuses to

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14:07

Explosion at U.S. Steel near Pittsburgh. No state...

The Morning Agenda ·

2025/08/12

At least one person is dead, after an explosion at a U.S. Steel plant near Pittsburgh. The state House passes a bill to fund Pennsylvania's mass transit, while the state Senate is expected to meet Tuesday. The state budget is now six weeks delayed. The State Attorney General's office is taking part in Operation Robocall Roundup, a multistate effort to crack down on robocalls nationwide. The Environmental Protection Agency has canceled a $7 billion Biden-era program to build rooftop solar. One of

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10:43

An ICE death. A Purple Heart, returned. And a deep...

The Morning Agenda ·

2025/08/11

A 32-year-old Chinese man has died while in ICE custody in Clearfield County. For the last several months, northeast Pennsylvania Congressman Rob Bresnahan has faced criticism for still trading stocks after calling for a ban on congressional stock trading as a candidate. State Treasurer Stacy Garrity observed Purple Heart Day at Fort Indiantown Gap last Thursday by returning a Purple Heart Medal to the son of a wounded Vietnam War veteran. And a deep dive: Leaders of a religious movement called

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12:23

A deadly rampage leaves two state police troopers...

The Morning Agenda ·

2025/08/08

A deadly rampage Thursday morning left two people dead, two Pennsylvania state troopers seriously wounded, an EMT injured and investigators looking for answers. Public school advocates in Pennsylvania are renewing their calls to lawmakers to reform the state’s more than 20-year-old formula for funding cyber charter schools. Meantime, The continued lack of a state budget means no state funding for public transit in Pennsylvania. Governor Josh Shapiro is suing the Trump administration seeking

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10:05

Gov. Shapiro calls on U.S. leaders to help the hungry...

The Morning Agenda ·

2025/08/07

Governor Josh Shapiro is speaking out against the starvation of civilians in Gaza and called on U.S. leaders to increase aid to Palestinians. The only Spanish language public radio station serving Lancaster and York counties may have to cut programming, following the loss of federal funding. The State Insurance Department has announced the 2026 rate changes requested by health insurance companies currently operating in Pennsylvania. Double digit increases are expected in both the individual and

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9:55

Bracing for higher electric bills. And a Central Pa....

The Morning Agenda ·

2025/08/06

The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission is urging residents to brace for higher electric bills this summer. There’s a growing nationwide coalition to advocate for federal research funding, including to universities like Penn State. The Trump administration has canceled hundreds of already approved research grants and proposed cutting indirect costs for overhead. The African American Chamber of Commerce of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware wants to make sure its members are prepared

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