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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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7:16

Expect busy roads during the July 4th holiday; ...

The Morning Agenda ·

2024/07/04

Triple-A says the 4th of July holiday weekend will see a record number of people on the roads. Democratic state lawmakers are railing against the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to allow local governments to criminalize sleeping outside. An antique musket from the Revolutionary War is back in the care of Philadelphia's Museum of the American Revolution. The rifle made in the 1770s was stolen more than 50 years ago. The state Senate has passed legislation to encourage school districts to effectively

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6:29

Pa. soldier laid to rest in Normandy -- 80 years...

The Morning Agenda ·

2024/07/03

A bill banning corporations with foreign influence from political spending is in the hands of the state Senate. Greenhouse gas emissions have gone down as fossil fuel production has gone up in the U.S., according to a new study. But in the region that includes Pennsylvania, the story is different. A Pittsburgh soldier whose body was never recovered has finally been given a proper burial -- 80 years after he went missing in Normandy, France. Efforts are underway to help nearly 300 employees who are

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6:55

Lawsuit says Pa. county deliberately hid decisions to...

The Morning Agenda ·

2024/07/02

Voters and civil rights groups are suing Washington County because its elections office stopped notifying voters when their mail ballots were being rejected. With the state budget deadline now in the rear-view mirror, lawmakers will scramble this week to resolve some key differences. Last year, Pennsylvania had the second largest decline in gun homicides in the country. Now, elected leaders and gun violence reform advocates are talking about why, and how they can do better. A temporary replacement

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8:03

Pa. starts new fiscal year without a budget; State of...

The Morning Agenda ·

2024/07/01

The state starts the new fiscal year without a budget. Leaders say they are confident a deal will be reached early this month. Party divisions have contributed to the failure to reach a deal on a spending plan. Legislation requiring health insurers in Pennsylvania to cover biomarker testing is headed to Governor Josh Shapiro’s desk for final approval. Starting today, the state's Property Tax/Rent Rebate program will send out checks and direct deposits totaling $266 million -- double the amount from

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11:47

Blowing past the Pa. budget deadline; Calls to lock...

The Morning Agenda ·

2024/06/28

Work by state lawmakers to complete a new budget is on track to blow through Monday’s start of the new fiscal year. The state Senate Education Committee is advancing a plan targeting cell phones in schools. If enacted, it would fund a pilot program requiring students’ phones to be locked up. State House Republicans are trying to advance at least one part of a package of legislation concerning antisemitism in schools. It would require schools to post any curriculum they have regarding the Holocaust

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6:24

Proposal to require insurance to cover speech therapy...

The Morning Agenda ·

2024/06/27

The union that represents about 2,500 Penn State employees has voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike. State lawmakers are starting to debate Governor Josh Shapiro’s proposal to increase renewable energy. Shapiro wants 35 percent of electricity to come from clean sources by 2035. The state House is sending a proposal to the Senate to require insurance to cover speech therapy for children who stutter. A 49-year-old bishop from western Pennsylvania has become the youngest person ever elected as

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6:54

Move for paid time off for Pa. workers to care for...

The Morning Agenda ·

2024/06/26

An investigation has traced bomb threats that led to parts of downtown Lancaster being evacuated to Nigeria. The incidents occurred on the day of a planned Drag Queen Story Hour at Lancaster Public Library. Most workers in Pennsylvania don’t get paid time off to become caregivers when their loved ones get sick. A proposal is making its way through the state legislature to help workers fill the gap in their paycheck. The state House has voted to ensure access to contraceptives in Pennsylvania --

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8:11

Hershey wins 2nd straight Calder Cup; Stretch run for...

The Morning Agenda ·

2024/06/25

The Hershey Bears are Calder Cup Champions -- again.After weeks of debate and posturing, the state legislature is back to work on the budget ahead of its June 30th deadline. Governor Josh Shapiro wants skill games - cash-paying electronic game terminals resembling casino machines - to be a part of budget negotiations. The National Transportation Safety Board is set to vote today on the findings of its investigation into the Norfolk Southern train derailment along the Ohio-Pennsylvania border last

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7:25

Move to address workers misclassified in Pa. as...

The Morning Agenda ·

2024/06/24

A new state House measure aims to address concerns over workers who have been misclassified as independent contractors in Pennsylvania. Governor Josh Shapiro is trying to drum up support for his proposed investment in agriculture innovations -- a week before the budget deadline. Pennsylvania is getting another $29 million in federal funding to clean up abandoned mines. More than 200 Democrats have had a chance to hear First Lady Jill Biden speak in Lancaster County. Second gentleman Douglas Emhoff

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7:42

Heat wave puts strain on electrical grid; Will...

The Morning Agenda ·

2024/06/21

Heat waves like the one we’re in right now mean people will use more electricity for things like air conditioning. PJM, the electrical grid operator for the northeast region including Pennsylvania, is handling demand so far with the temperatures in the 90s day after day. With just more than one week until the budget deadline, the state Senate Majority Leader is addressing concerns about negotiations around the annual spending plan. Aerospace manufacturer Boeing is downsizing its workforce in

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7:21

Heat wave welcomes 1st day of summer; High levels of...

The Morning Agenda ·

2024/06/20

Some public spaces are promoting their air-conditioned environs as great places to escape this week’s intense heat wave.For the first time, schools in Pennsylvania with onsite wells have been required to test their drinking water for PFAS. More than two dozen detected high levels of the toxic “forever” chemicals in their drinking water -- including seven in the midstate. A group in Cumberland County is working to get more people involved in caring for waterways. Central Pennsylvania is in the

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6:02

Brutal heat may stick around through June; Indoor...

The Morning Agenda ·

2024/06/19

Central Pennsylvania is experiencing an intense heat wave. Compared to other years, the heat is hitting the area particularly early. The heat wave could last through at least Saturday --with temperatures reaching the high 90s. So, what's the connection to global warming? The region is under a heat advisory through Saturday. The hot temperatures can lead to poor sleep, cardiac and respiratory stress, and heat exhaustion. A majority of heat related deaths are caused by *indoor* heat exposure. Police

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6:52

Hot enough for you?; One Lancaster County school...

The Morning Agenda ·

2024/06/18

Central Pennsylvania will be under a heat advisory from noon until eight p.m. Friday.Wastewater from oil and gas drilling has been used as a road treatment for decades in Pennsylvania because it’s a cheap way for drillers to get rid of the waste and for rural areas to try to control dust. Some lawmakers now want to enact a ban. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is giving $10 million to housing counseling agencies across the nation. Around $479,000 is going to Pennsylvania. The

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7:40

Heat wave blankets Central Pa.; Partisan gridlock...

The Morning Agenda ·

2024/06/17

Central Pennsylvania is expected to experience a heat wave through Thursday. A heat advisory goes into effect from noon to until eight tomorrow night. Labor union members in Pennsylvania are showing their support for President Joe Biden’s re-election campaign. The now defunct University of the Arts has multiple historic properties in Philadelphia's Center City. In the wake of the school's rapid collapse earlier this month, its looking to repay debts in a hurry and that could mean the properties

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6:22

Berks County school board member censured over...

The Morning Agenda ·

2024/06/14

A Berks County school district will keep a new board member who had “Heil Hitler” and a swastika in faded paint on her garage door for several years. It's the latest in a string of controversies for Oley Valley School District. A new lawsuit alleges Pennsylvania doesn't adequately fund its public defender system. Getting on and off the Turnpike is going to look a little different in a few years. America’s first superhighway is switching to open road tolling - meaning cars will be scanned without

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8:00

Sen. John Fetterman at fault in accident; Plans to...

The Morning Agenda ·

2024/06/13

New federal regulations to remove so-called "forever chemicals" from public drinking water supplies over the next five years are weighing on water providers in Pennsylvania. Nearly 19 percent of water systems in the state contain the chemicals, known as PFAS, at levels that exceed the new guidelines.A Democratic state lawmaker is looking to overhaul the state’s colleges and universities. Meantime, the Republican-controlled state Senate is advancing a bill package that would make state-related

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8:44

Hateful symbolism roils two Pa. school boards; Three...

The Morning Agenda ·

2024/06/12

Two school boards in Berks County are dealing with separate controversies over hateful symbolism. Close to 400 faculty and staff at Penn State's Commonwealth Campuses -- including facilities in Harrisburg, York, Mont Alto, and Reading --have accepted buyouts. Voters can now request mail-in ballots for the fall. The Department of State streamlined the application process and opened the request portal two months earlier than in 2020. This summer is expected to be hotter than normal across the state

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10:17

Plan would send billions of additional dollars to Pa....

The Morning Agenda ·

2024/06/11

The state House is sending an expansive school funding plan to the Senate.Protesters opposed to private school vouchers are asking four state senators to end their support of the program. The state Senate is advancing legislation to outlaw the distribution of salacious or pornographic deepfakes -- with sponsors saying it'll eliminate a loophole in the law that had frustrated prosecutors. A new 10-year strategic plan aims to streamline services for older adults in Pennsylvania. Schuylkill County

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6:55

Police shoot and kill a man in Harrisburg; Tracking...

The Morning Agenda ·

2024/06/10

An advocacy group for Appalachian communities is calling for a new approach to flood relief and prevention. Midstate counties considered a part of Appalachia are Columbia, Juniata, Mifflin, Northumberland, Perry, Schuylkill, Snyder and Union.Ticks may be more plentiful this year, due to climate change and a milder than normal winter. The arachnids spread Lyme disease and cases typically surge in June across Pennsylvania. The state's first full-time lobbying group focused on LGBTQ+ issues is

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8:18

4 Pennsylvanians charged in J6 Capitol attack; Poll:...

The Morning Agenda ·

2024/06/07

Some Republican members of the state House booed and walked out when two former police officers who helped protect the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6 riot were recognized on the chamber floor. Four more Pennsylvanians have been charged in connection to the January 6th attack. A new poll offers a snapshot of the issues on the minds of voters in the 10th Congressional District race. It shows they're largely pessimistic about the economy and their finances. Pennsylvania’s 511-PA service, which gives

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