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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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9:14

Suspect in Pa. governor's residence arson denied...

The Morning Agenda ·

2025/04/15

A Harrisburg man has been arraigned on six felony charges for allegedly setting fire to the state governor’s residence. Some state lawmakers worry the timing of the arson – during Passover – is not coincidental. Pennsylvania officials worry that President Trump’s tariff policies are making global trade more expensive, threatening local businesses and jobs, and hurting affordability. The Pennsylvania Department of Health has confirmed that a patient who tested positive for

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9:36

$10 billion to transform an old coal Pa. coal plant;...

The Morning Agenda ·

2025/04/14

The Shapiro administration is making the case for more funding to support rural hospitals. Officials in 16 states and the District of Columbia are suing the Trump administration to restore access to pandemic relief aid for schools Pennsylvania’s fire and emergency agencies are in a tough spot as costs go up and volunteer recruitment goes down. Plans for a $300 million recycling plant in northwestern Pennsylvania have been canceled, amid uncertainty over federal funding. The site of a recently

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12:09

Pa. health officials waiting on federal money; State...

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2025/04/11

U.S. Senator Dave McCormick of Pennsylvania defended the Trump Administration on a number of issues during a recent telephone town hall. County health officials are left waiting on federal money that may not come. State Police patrol troopers at every station across the Commonwealth are now equipped with body cameras. The Landis Valley Village and Farm Museum in Lancaster County has launched a year long centennial celebration. The Berks County Prison Board has agreed to detain people for up to 72

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8:02

Penn State students have visas revoked; Final report...

The Morning Agenda ·

2025/04/10

State Democrats joined gun-reform advocates in a plea to Republicans and to Governor Josh Shapiro. A Dauphin County magistrate judge accused of shooting and wounding her ex-boyfriend in the head as he slept has been convicted of attempted homicide and aggravated assault charges. International students at Penn State are among those whose visas are being revoked. A Philadelphia woman is using her own experience with vestibular disorder to help others. The National Transportation Safety Board confirms

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6:20

Lancaster County cold case resolved after 40 years;...

The Morning Agenda ·

2025/04/09

Donald Trump's tariffs have generated economic shockwaves, but U.S. Senator Dave McCormick says worried Pennsylvania voters need to give things time. Democratic state senators are calling on their Republican colleagues to help preserve access to housing. Four additional counties in northeastern and northwestern Pennsylvania have been added to the spotted lanternfly quarantine in the Commonwealth. A Lancaster County jury has found Jere Bagenstose guilty of killing his estranged wife more than 40

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10:36

Potential law change puts Pa.'s solar industry on...

The Morning Agenda ·

2025/04/08

Former U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was the guest speaker at a ‘Hands Off!’ rally in Northeast Pennsylvania on Saturday. After President Donald Trump announced his plan to place tariffs on most nations, Pennsylvania’s Congressional delegation had mixed reactions. Saturday was the first day of Trout Season in Pennsylvania. The man who killed a Cumberland County police officer more than 30 years ago has been resentenced to life in prison without parole. Southern York County school

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13:10

Major interest groups give millions to Pa. lawmakers....

The Morning Agenda ·

2025/04/07

Nearly 2,000 top scientists, engineers and medical researchers signed a letter saying that the Trump administration is decimating the nation’s scientific enterprise. Dauphin County Commissioner Justin Douglas is calling for a pause in deportations of Bhutanese refugees until their safety can be guaranteed upon return to Bhutan. The EPA announced it will finalize water quality standards that aim to protect fish in a portion of the Delaware River. Over the past two years, nearly $18 million

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6:50

Penn State faculty call for 'peace officers' to...

The Morning Agenda ·

2025/04/04

Penn State’s faculty senate is alarmed about the possibility of federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents taking action on the university’s campuses. A look at the impacts of the Trump administration's sudden cut of billions of dollars worth of grants to state and local health departments nationwide. The Philadelphia Eagles will wear their Kelly green jerseys more often next season. Three Elizabethtown Area School District parents are suing the district for allegedly violating

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15:25

Bhutanese refugees deported from Pa. – and families...

The Morning Agenda ·

2025/04/03

The owners of a recently demolished coal-fired power plant say the site will become a data center powered by the largest natural gas plant in the country. Youth advocates met in Pittsburgh to discuss the end of a decade-long legal battle for the environment. Pennsylvania health care experts say they’re worried what will happen to already struggling rural hospitals if there are cuts or changes to Medicare and Medicaid. Schuylkill County Commissioners unanimously approved a $3.2 million

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7:46

Pa. Republicans push measures to be tougher on crime;...

The Morning Agenda ·

2025/04/02

The Pennsylvania Senate passed two Republican-backed crime bills. A federal judge says enforcing the requirement that Pennsylvania mail-in ballots include an accurate exterior envelope date violates the federal Constitution. The EPA is continuing to slash grant funding for projects in Pennsylvania. An iconic hard candy mounted to a plastic band is once again rolling off production lines at Bazooka Brands’ new Ring Pop factory in northeastern Pa. A water quality watchdog is threatening legal

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13:29

What a surprise win for Democrats in Lancaster County...

The Morning Agenda ·

2025/04/01

Protesters in Pittsburgh demanded an audience with Pennsylvania’s U.S. Senators. A state lawmaker has convened a bipartisan caucus focused on housing. Peak cherry blossoms are expected to arrive during the first week of April. A Lancaster city man stabbed two men outside the Islamic Community Center on Sunday morning. State data shows kindergartners across Pennsylvania were vaccinated against measles, mumps and rubella at a rate of 94% for last school year. Chambersburg Area School District

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10:09

Pa. public defenders call for more money; A Lancaster...

The Morning Agenda ·

2025/03/31

Public defenders in Pennsylvania are calling on the state to double the funding it provides for indigent defense. Governor Josh Shapiro announced a $5 million redevelopment grant to a Muslim community center in North Philadelphia. One state lawmaker has been using budget hearings to focus on an issue she says doesn't get enough attention - maternal health. A Lancaster city church is now collecting donations for a Black reparations fund, prompted by the 2020 murder of George Floyd by a police officer

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11:28

Pa. group works to quickly identify changes in street...

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2025/03/28

The Pa. Senate Education Committee is advancing a GOP-backed bill targeting transgender athletes. Pennsylvania meteorologists are expressing concern over recent federal cuts to the National Weather Service and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. A state program offering financial support to crime victims could get a big investment under the budget proposed by Governor Josh Shapiro. The Trump administration’s purge of online content related to diversity, equity and inclusion in

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8:52

Pa. Democrats win in special elections; Gov. Shapiro...

The Morning Agenda ·

2025/03/27

A special election in Lancaster County saw a Democrat clinch a narrow win in a historically Republican state legislative district. Democrats retained their one seat majority in the state House, thanks to a special election win in western Pa. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested more Bhutanese refugees living in Pennsylvania, bringing the count of those in custody to at least ten. The Trump administration is no longer funding legal services to unaccompanied minor immigrants. The Reading

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6:51

Central Pa. gets new missile maintenance plant; Pa....

The Morning Agenda ·

2025/03/26

Governor Josh Shapiro says the state will expand a pilot program that lets state workers use ChatGPT. Most gun owners rarely use their firearms for self-defense, according to a new report. Advocates are calling on lawmakers to better support wildlife corridor projects. The union representing employees of Mountain View Nursing and Rehabilitation Center said resident care is “suffering” under Allaire Health Services ownership. Officials in Union County are working with Geisinger to resolve

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13:21

Pa. volunteer fire companies face rising costs and...

The Morning Agenda ·

2025/03/25

A Pennsylvania Congressman traveled well out of his district for a public forum in Philadelphia. Shell may be trying to sell a massive chemical plant called an ethane cracker in Beaver County. Pennsylvania is creating the Center for Plant Excellence to increase innovation and address issues in the horticulture sectors. The Shapiro administration expects some Pennsylvania municipalities to become so financially distressed they could require state assistance. The Eastern York school board adopted an

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11:29

Pa. special election will determine state House...

The Morning Agenda ·

2025/03/24

A special election in southwestern Pennsylvania will decide the control of the state House. Democratic state lawmakers renewed their call to launch an Office of New Pennsylvanians. Pennsylvanians will be able to see how well their local area agency on aging is investigating elder abuse cases and assessing programs for older adults. Officials say it'll take decades to replace and revitalize trees at the Flight 93 memorial in Somerset County. A look at the newest project from WITF Music, "Write

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13:42

A look at the federal workers getting laid off in...

The Morning Agenda ·

2025/03/21

State lawmakers are considering a consumer data privacy bill that would set rules for how companies collect, store and sell individualized information from people’s online activities. Congressman Glenn Thompson shared his thoughts on the anticipated move to dismantle the Department of Education. A Pennsylvania nonprofit that aids farmers is joining a lawsuit seeking the release of frozen federal grant money. The Trump administration is freezing roughly $175 million meant for the University of

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10:49

Pa. water protections under scrutiny after Supreme...

The Morning Agenda ·

2025/03/20

Democratic leaders in Pennsylvania say they’re open to passing voter ID bills that don’t disenfranchise any voters. Attorney General Dave Sunday has nominated a new state Consumer Advocate. Governor Josh Shapiro is calling for universal screenings of new mothers for postpartum depression. Some state and county officials are concerned that recent state court decisions could jeopardize the secrecy of mail ballots. Dover Area school officials adopted new restrictions on which bathrooms and

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7:51

Families of detained Bhutanese refugees demand their...

The Morning Agenda ·

2025/03/19

Leaders of the local Bhutanese refugee community say immigration officials arrested six legal permanent residents, but they don't know why. A Pennsylvania nonprofit has lost federal grant funds as part of the Trump administration’s large-scale government spending cuts. The Center for Rural Pennsylvania is urging the Penn State's leadership to consider long-term community impacts to branch closures. A conservative political action committee asked school board candidates it endorsed to sign a

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