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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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17:27

Lawmakers insist they’re close to a budget deal. And...

The Morning Agenda ·

2025/09/12

Pennsylvania is in its third month without a state budget, pausing payments for schools, counties and various human services. Democrats and Republicans are insisting they’re close to an agreement. Partisan interests continue to shape this November's fight over whether to retain three Pennsylvania Supreme Court justices. Dozens of schools in Pennsylvania are planning to build solar panels on their roofs.And they’re hoping to use federal tax credits to cut their costs.These tax credits are

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8:20

Area schools crack down on teen vaping. And a new...

The Morning Agenda ·

2025/09/11

A growing body of research shows vaping is linked to fatal lung injuries, disease and acute respiratory illness, while nicotine harms brain development among teens. Lancaster County schools are trying to keep students from developing harmful addictions through vaping. September is National Sickle Cell Awareness Month, and a new toll-free hotline is connecting unaffiliated sickle cell patients with care in Pennsylvania. New rules and time limits are now in place for many older adults who receive food

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8:11

Pa. Supreme Court justices defend their records. And...

The Morning Agenda ·

2025/09/10

Three Pennsylvania Supreme Court justices elected as Democrats are defending their records on the bench amid criticisms from the Republican Party over their impartiality in rulings.The judges all face a statewide vote on Election Day, determining whether they’ll keep their seats. The state has approved a request by the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority, or SEPTA, to use state transit reserve money to close a more than $300 million budget gap over the next two years. The Trump

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7:38

No state budget means tough decision for domestic...

The Morning Agenda ·

2025/09/09

The state budget is more than 2 months late, and some community services -- such as domestic violence and rape crisis centers -- are now forced to make tough decisions.The Senate's return to Harrisburg this week offers no immediate relief. Donald Trump’s pick to serve as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania is still waiting on his confirmation from the Senate.Senate Democrats are pushing to stall his nomination, along with nine others across the country. Rite Aid appears to

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10:01

The need for hate crime reform in Pa. And how a Pa....

The Morning Agenda ·

2025/09/08

A York County man is being charged with assault but not with a hate crime after attacking an L-G-B-T-Q community member.Pennsylvania’s laws do not include protections against hate directed at people for their gender identity or sexual orientation, though Democratic lawmakers are trying to change that. Environmental groups and the PA Department of Environmental Protection have reached a $2.6 million settlement with a plastic manufacturer for polluting Raccoon Creek in Beaver County, northwest

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11:39

Control of Pa. Supreme Court on the ballot, this...

The Morning Agenda ·

2025/09/05

Control of Pennsylvania’s highest court is at stake this November 4th, as voters decide whether to retain three Democratic Supreme Court justices. Supporters point to their impartial rulings and endorsement from the nonpartisan Pennsylvania Bar Association. Public agencies in Pennsylvania spend millions on private lobbying to influence state government and secure state grants.Some government officials say their lobbyists are well worth the nearly $7 million in taxpayer money spent statewide on

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12:32

Could geothermal energy power Pa. data centers? And a...

The Morning Agenda ·

2025/09/04

As Pennsylvania sees a rapid rise in data centers — the question of how to meet their massive energy and cooling needs continues to rack the brains of legislators. Nuclear power remains their major focus; another answer could be right under their feet. The effort for Democrats to regain a majority in Congress may begin in northeastern Pennsylvania.The Mayor of Scranton is looking to unseat an incumbent Republican; at the same time, she's running to regain her current post. Over the Labor Day

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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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