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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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7:31

Feds give money to test schools for lead in drinking...

The Morning Agenda ·

2024/08/27

New EPA money will help schools mitigate lead pipe risks. U.S. Steel sale could be good for the Pittsburgh region. The Shapiro Administration is asking insurers to be flexible in helping people affected by the remnants of Tropical Storm Debby. A judge rules Washington County must tell voters if there is an error with their mail ballot. Lancaster County drinking water systems test positive for forever chemicals. A voter registration text scam. A regional retail theft ring steals medications and

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7:02

Pa. voters fighting for mail-in ballot protections

The Morning Agenda ·

2024/08/26

Voting rights groups hope Commonwealth Court adds protections to mail-in voting How does RFK Jr.’s decision to quit the race affect the PA vote? Kids are heading back to the classroom soon. Here are tips for their mental health. Florida wins Little League World Series in Williamsport Schuylkill County coal company gears up for new boom Red Lion teen accused of shooting friend to death can be released on bail Reading’ Knight’s Keep supports homeless studentsSupport WITF:

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12:06

The secretary of state will answer your election...

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2024/08/23

Secretary of State Al Schmidt to appear at a Sept. 16 event in Gettysburg put on by the Eisenhower Institute at Gettysburg College and WITF A project to prevent invasive carp from spreading in the Great Lakes has received federal support to get started. More than one hundred schools in Pennsylvania will not be implementing the new Title IX rule. Public school officials in Philadelphia are warning that services for students experiencing homelessness could shrink as federal pandemic relief money

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7:45

RFK Jr. isn’t happy with a Pennsylvania judge; A new...

The Morning Agenda ·

2024/08/22

Independent candidate for U-S President Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is criticizing the Democratic party and the Commonwealth Court amid a lawsuit seeking to bar him from the November ballot. A new poll shows that the number of Hispanic voters in Pennsylvania has significantly increased in recent years. The Forward Party will have names on the ballot for two Pennsylvania offices. The man whose crimes prompted Lancaster County to create a task force on child sexual abuse in Amish communities is back in

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9:50

Health insurance companies are asking to raise...

The Morning Agenda ·

2024/08/21

Health insurance companies are asking the state to approve price increases for what they offer on the Affordable Care Act marketplace. Proposals for large solar energy projects can raise concerns over stormwater runoff, but a new study points to possible solutions. The State College Regional Airport is adding more flights and bigger planes to its fall schedule. A father and son from Luzerne County are using their hairstyles to raise money for a cause that’s important to them. The only

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7:47

Donald Trump stops at a factory in York; Hydrogen...

The Morning Agenda ·

2024/08/20

As the Democratic National Convention kicked off in Chicago, GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump returned to Pennsylvania for a stop at a factory in York. We talked with people about mail-in voting. Officials from an Appalachian hydrogen hub and the Department of Energy said at a public meeting that plans are moving ahead for billions of dollars in clean hydrogen projects throughout the region.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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7:47

The latest on COVID-19; More electric vehicle...

The Morning Agenda ·

2024/08/19

We're in the middle of another surge in COVID-19, and an infectious disease expert talks about the risk we're facing, and how best to protect yourself. Pennsylvania is awarding more than 7 million dollars to ten projects to build more electric vehicle chargers in key areas of the state. An exhibit of historic Islamic art postponed last year by the Frick Art Museum in Pittsburgh opens this week. Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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11:35

Hospitals contend with shortage of blood culture...

The Morning Agenda ·

2024/08/16

There is a national shortage of blood culture bottles, which medical teams routinely use to check for infections in a patient's blood. Homeowners and renters facing housing discrimination in Pennsylvania now have more clarity on how monetary damages are calculated for emotional distress. A temporary power outage led to the state Capitol being evacuated. A school board president will try to fill the seat of a longtime House Democrat making a sudden departure. Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign is

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7:21

Study: Troopers stop drivers at similar rates, no...

The Morning Agenda ·

2024/08/15

A new study says Pennsylvania drivers get pulled over and are cited by state police at roughly comparable rates no matter their race or ethnicity. Homeless people in Lancaster are no longer allowed on a prominent public square. Raw milk contaminated with E-coli bacteria has been found at 14 stores in four Central Pennsylvania counties. Incumbent Republican Congressman Scott Perry and Democratic challenger Janelle Stelson both say they will support manufacturing growth in Pennsylvania’s 10th

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7:09

Red-hot Pa. team is ready for the Little League World...

The Morning Agenda ·

2024/08/14

Pennsylvanians will have a home-state favorite to root for in this year's Little League World Series. Hundreds of thousands of fans are converging for the series and traffic near South Williamsport can back up for miles during the series. PennDOT is urging drivers to use the enhanced real-time travel tips specific to the event -- available at 511PA.com. Pennsylvania Democrats have less than two weeks to find a candidate to replace state Representative Mike Sturla of Lancaster on the ballot. The

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7:01

Clean-up after tornado in Harrisburg could take...

The Morning Agenda ·

2024/08/13

Clean up efforts could take weeks in the wake of Friday's tornado in Harrisburg as the remnants of tropical storm Debby crossed Pennsylvania. (UPDATE at 7:12a.m. on 8/13/24) A boil water advisory has been lifted for more than 42,000 Pennsylvania American Water customers in Cumberland County. Blood banks across the state are facing shortages of type O blood, and are calling on people to donate. Pregnant workers in Pennsylvania can ask their employers for reasonable accommodations - no doctor’s note

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6:41

Elon Musk's PAC faces scrutiny over voter...

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2024/08/12

A boil water advisory remains in effect for some 40,000 customers in more than a dozen communities in Cumberland County. The remnants of Tropical Storm Debby caused a water main break in Pennsylvania American Water’s Mechanicsburg system on Friday Neighbors are cleaning up in an area of Harrisburg hit by a tornado Friday morning. Elon Musk’s America PAC is under investigation in two states - after questions were raised about its voter registration effort. But, Pennsylvania officials are not saying

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10:29

All this rain might not help farmers; Move to keep...

The Morning Agenda ·

2024/08/09

Tropical Strom Debby is bringing heavy rain to the region today. One to three inches could fall -- and lead to possible flooding. But, the deluge may not be helpful to farmers' crops in Central Pennsylvania. Governor Josh Shapiro denies his Jewish faith hurt his chances at becoming Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris' running mate. A newly filed legal challenge seeks to have third-party presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. kept off Pennsylvania’s fall ballot. A Union County

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6:53

Pa. military depot looks into PFAs in private wells;...

The Morning Agenda ·

2024/08/08

Letterkenny Army depot says testing shows potentially harmful levels of the chemical PFAs in some private water wells in Franklin County. Renewables will now make it easier to mitigate power outage or overload in Chambersburg thanks to upgrades underway. A former landfill near Emporium in Cameron County could become a new stargazing site, similar to Cherry Springs in Potter County. The National Ballet of Ukraine is launching its first tour of the United States in over 30 years. The company will

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6:37

For a day, Pa. is at the center of the political...

The Morning Agenda ·

2024/08/07

Vice President Kamala Harris and her newly-minted running mate Minnesota Governor Tim Walz have jump started their seven-state campaign blitz with a stop in Philadelphia. Governor Josh Shapiro may not be Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris' pick for vice president, but he has vowed to help the ticket win Pennsylvania. He kicked off the first rally with Harris and Walz with a fiery speech. So what comes next for the governor? Political analysts say they believe being part of the

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4:17

Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro is not the VP pick. Democrat...

The Morning Agenda ·

2024/08/06

The speculation in Pennsylvania’s political world has come to an end. Vice President Kamala Harris has picked Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate. Governor Josh Shapiro was among the finalists for the role and is now pledging to help put Pennsylvania in the win column. Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:32

Today is the day: Will Gov. Josh Shapiro be Democrat...

The Morning Agenda ·

2024/08/06

Josh Shapiro begins his day as governor of Pennsylvania. By this evening, he may be Vice President Kamala Harris running mate on the Democratic ticket. Consideration of Shapiro has drawn criticism from some Arab Americans and activist groups wary of his professed solidarity with Israel in its drive to eliminate Hamas during the war in Gaza. Hear a look at the debate over Shapiro's position. Shapiro enjoys strong approval ratings in Pa. - one of the Democrats' crucial “blue wall” states. Former

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11:30

Gov. Shapiro could find out today if he's Kamala...

The Morning Agenda ·

2024/08/05

Pennsylvanians are expected to find out today if Governor Josh Shapiro will be Vice President Kamala Harris' running mate on the Democratic ticket. Shapiro is among the finalists. New study shows fewer teachers are getting certified in Pennsylvania, and more are leaving the profession entirely. Fewer than half of U.S. adults fight medical bills or an insurance denial for their health care. The biggest reason why is because they don’t know they have a right to do so - that’s according to a new report

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12:04

Dispute over dates on Pa. mail-in ballots back in...

The Morning Agenda ·

2024/08/02

Nine voting rights groups are suing the Secretary of State and two counties in an attempt to remove the date requirement on mail in ballots in Pennsylvania. New federal protections for LGBTQ-plus students are now in effect. But, whether they are enforceable in more than 100 Pennsylvania schools -- including several in Adams, Berks, Cumberland, Franklin, Lancaster, and York counties -- remains unclear. The Department of Energy has reached an agreement with a public-private consortium to build a

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5:34

Donald Trump hits Harrisburg and immigration is on...

The Morning Agenda ·

2024/08/01

Former president Donald Trump held a rally in Harrisburg and people in attendance say they're concerned about immigration. Extreme heat that took a toll on some people at the rally is expected to continue through tomorrow. The union representing nearly 2,500 technical service employees at Penn State has a new four-year contract. Nearly 70 people are alleging they were sexually abused as children while housed in detention centers in Pennsylvania -- including facilities in Perry, Adams and

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