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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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6:34

Trump pardons nearly 100 Pennsylvanians charged in...

The Morning Agenda ·

2025/01/21

President Donald Trump is pardoning more than 1,200 people for crimes committed while storming the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021, in an effort to overturn the 2020 election.He is also dismissing the cases against hundreds more. State lawmakers are mourning the death of Democratic Representative Matt Gergely -- who died weeks after suffering a medical emergency. The certified nursing assistant workforce is declining in Pennsylvania. Allied Services is trying to combat the trend in the northeastern

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6:52

Snow storm over, but frigid temps settle in; Pa....

The Morning Agenda ·

2025/01/20

The midstate is enduring a round of bitter cold temperatures -- following a winter storm that dropped four to six inches of snow in Central Pennsylvania.Tonight, a cold weather advisory goes into effect from seven until noon Wednesday. County investigations into thousands of poorly completed voter registration forms may get taken up by the new state attorney general. Today's inaugural parade will have a bit of a Pennsylvania flavor as it moves through Washington, D.C., after President-elect Donald

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8:34

Watching for ice jams along the Susquehanna River.;...

The Morning Agenda ·

2025/01/17

A former Gettysburg College student says the extradition of the man she accused of sexually assaulting her more than a decade ago gives her a “renewed faith” in the justice system. Ice build-up can cause a river to jam, which leads to flooding. At this point, there isn't a threat yet for a significant ice jam along the Susquehanna River -- despite one of the coldest Januarys in some time. Pennsylvania’s Consumer Advocate has resigned, effective at the end of this month. A panel is

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8:00

Boosting broadband in Pa.; Schools look to add police...

The Morning Agenda ·

2025/01/16

Efforts to improve broadband service in Pennsylvania communities are getting a boost. Medicaid funds slated for gun violence prevention programs nationwide could be at risk. The money wasmade available through a Biden administration executive order aimed at furthering its initiatives to toughen gun laws. The owner of Delaware County’s Crozer Health has filed for bankruptcy. State lawmakers are irate - yet cautiously optimistic about the future of the county's health care. A recent U.S. Surgeon

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7:41

Call to address childcare workforce crisis in Pa.;...

The Morning Agenda ·

2025/01/15

Community leaders in Lancaster County are asking the state to address a childcare workforce crisis in the next budget. Pennsylvania's budget last year included 500 million additional dollars to fund poor school districts, but advocates say the state should double down on the investment. A struggling rural hospital in Clinton County is getting a boost, thanks to some state funding. Testimony is underway in Scranton in the federal trial of four suspects in a theft ring that stole from almost 20

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8:11

Pa. lawmakers plan to prioritize affordable housing;...

The Morning Agenda ·

2025/01/14

Leaders of a state House committee say they’ll prioritize housing affordability during the legislative session. Could climate polluters face criminal charges in Pennsylvania for causing or risking a catastrophe? That’s the strategy laid out in a new law journal article, which highlights a state law that could be used to hold Big Oil accountable. States have started rolling out new federally funded rebates to help households pay for energy efficiency upgrades and electric appliances. But

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7:20

Is there a literacy crisis among Pa. students?; Penn...

The Morning Agenda ·

2025/01/13

Advocates are pushing state lawmakers to include $100 million for literacy interventions in the next state budget. Suicide rates for rural Pennsylvanians are much higher than those in urban counties.Farmers who attended the just-completed Pennsylvania Farm Show have had a chance to learn about available mental health resources. A renowned geoscientist and Penn State professor is one of this year’s recipients for the National Medal of Science, the highest honor scientists and engineers can

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6:36

Late mistake leads to heartbreaking Orange Bowl loss...

The Morning Agenda ·

2025/01/10

Penn State's magical season is over after a 27-24 loss to Notre Dame in the college football playoff semifinals. Large scale poultry exhibits are absent from the Pennsylvania Farm Show this year.Because of the threat of HPAI or bird flu, only small collections of chickens, turkeys and similar birds are on hand. A year ago, the state Insurance Department launched a new program to help Pennsylvanians fight health insurance denials. Newdata shows how the program is doing so far. Pennsylvania's senior

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7:49

Justice Department claims Pa. city's election system...

The Morning Agenda ·

2025/01/09

A city in Luzerne County is facing a federal lawsuit. The Department of Justice is challenging the way Hazleton elects its City Council. The Nittany Lions look to take another step in their historic season tonight in the Orange Bowl against Notre Dame. The Surgeon General is calling for alcohol labels to warn consumers that alcohol is linked to some forms of cancer. But, a Pennsylvania brewmaster wonders if it will change behavior. The Pennsylvania Farm Show is all things agriculture - -where large

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11:06

Pa. House picks a speaker; Best mullet winner at Farm...

The Morning Agenda ·

2025/01/08

The state House has re-elected Democrat Joanna McClinton as Speaker, even with the absence of an Allegheny County representative. The University of Pennsylvania recently settled a lawsuit with a COVID-19 vaccine maker over unpaid royalties for using its technology. The second annual mullet competition at the Pennsylvania Farm Show has been all business in the front but a party in the back. Pennsylvania's senior U.S. Senator has signed onto a GOP proposal to require federal authorities to detain

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5:46

Central Pa. prof inspired by brief meeting with Jimmy...

The Morning Agenda ·

2025/01/07

With funeral observances for Jimmy Carter underway, people around the country are reflecting on the legacy of the former President. Hear how Millersville University professor took inspiration from a brief meeting with Carter more than a decade ago. A Democratic state representative’s health problems could complicate the vote for speaker of the House. Nippon Steel Chief Executive Eiji Hashimoto says the top Japanese steelmaker is standing firm on its proposed 15 billion dollar acquisition of

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10:18

Two to four inches of snow expected in Central Pa.;...

The Morning Agenda ·

2025/01/06

A winter weather advisory is in effect across Central Pennsylvania until midnight.Snow is expected to fall throughout the morning -- with two to four inches forecast in most of the region. Hundreds of people gathered in the snow early Saturday morning to watch the demolition of the press box in Penn State’s Beaver Stadium. Employees, and elected leaders have had strong reactions to the news that President Joe Biden has rejected Nippon Steel's bid to purchase U.S. Steel. Special elections have

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5:56

Biden reportedly blocks sale of U.S. Steel; Penn...

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2025/01/03

It will be a battle of elite programs in college football's final four.Penn State will take on Notre Dame Thursday in the Orange Bowl after Notre Dame defeated Georgia last night in the Sugar Bowl. Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh have developed a new test to better diagnose childhood asthma. A Pittsburgh-area native begins 2025 where he has remained for more than three years -- in a Russian penal colony. Just ahead of the official opening of the Pennsylvania Farm Show, one of the most

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13:12

Penn State fans will closely watch tonight's Sugar...

The Morning Agenda ·

2025/01/02

Penn State will find out tonight who it will face in the semifinals of the college football playoff. Critical infrastructure already faces an elevated risk of a cyber attack, with this past holiday season seeming to amplify the threat. How can local governments and schools can protect themselves? The new year brings with it several new laws going into effect in Pennsylvania. A warehouse and wetland sewer project is at the center of a lawsuit that could impact the entire Poconos region. Former

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16:44

Pa. attorney general to become next inspector...

The Morning Agenda ·

2024/12/24

Governor Josh Shapiro’s office announced outgoing Attorney General Michelle Henry will take on a new role next year. Tom Riese from WESA explains Henry was appointed the state's next inspector general. A Pennsylvania law that lays out how and when utilities can shut off customers’ services expires at the end of the year because state lawmakers couldn't agree on a replacement in time. However, Sophia Schmidt from WHYY explains some consumer protections will continue. A new medical

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7:42

Pa. solar for schools opens; Pa. River of the Year...

The Morning Agenda ·

2024/12/23

Pennsylvania’s new Solar for Schools program launches; Voting is now open for Pennsylvania’s River of the Year;What the lack of a US Farm Bill means for Pennsylvania. Energy bills are some of the largest expenses for schools.Rachel McDevitt of StateImpact Pennsylvania reports a new state program that aims to save schools money through solar energy is open for applications. Voting is now open for Pennsylvania River of the Year.Kat Bolus at WVIA, explains this year’s nominees include

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13:14

As Luigi Mangione is extradited to New York,...

The Morning Agenda ·

2024/12/20

Luigi Mangione, the man suspected of killing United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, is now in New York. Before his extradition on Thursday, several protesters gathered in front of the Blair County Courthouse and WPSU’s Sydney Roach talked with some of them. Pandemic-era policies that made it easier for Medicare patients and their health providers to use telemedicine are set to expire at the end of the year - that’s if Congress doesn’t pass an extension. According to this

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14:38

Pa. U.S. Sen. Bob Casey says farewell; How flying...

The Morning Agenda ·

2024/12/19

U.S. Senator Bob Casey gave his farewell remarks in the Senate Wednesday… by thanking his staff, highlighting legislation he championed and warning of the challenges ahead. If you're traveling by air this holiday season... you might be wondering how flying impacts climate pollution. Sophia Schmidt from our friends at WHYY breaks it down. In Europe, companies are beginning to find ways to cut climate pollution for heavy industries like steel. But this transition has yet to happen in the U.S

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10:45

Pennsylvania’s electors cast their votes, putting...

The Morning Agenda ·

2024/12/18

Electors in every state and the District of Columbia are in their respective state Capitols to cast ballots for president and vice president. Jordan Wilkie explains there’s just one more step before president-elect Donald Trump is cleared to take office. Sixteen states have seen outbreaks of avian influenza among dairy cows, posing a risk to consumers of raw dairy products and nearby poultry farms. Kiley Koscinski at WESA in Pittsburgh reports, Pennsylvania dairy farms have so far evaded an

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8:12

Some Pa. health systems start to use AI tools; Penn...

The Morning Agenda ·

2024/12/17

AI is being used to help physicians reduce the amount of time spent updating patient charts after hours. Hear how some Pennsylvania healthcare systems are using the tool. Community Health Systems' deal with Woodbridge to sell three northeastern Pennsylvania hospitals has fallen through. Penn State is suspending a fraternity for at least three years for hazing new members. Pennsylvania's senior U.S. Senator has chaired his final Aging Committee Hearing.Democrat Bob Casey lost his reelection campaign

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