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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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16:35

Debate over transitioning away from coal goes on in...

The Morning Agenda ·

2024/04/11

Primary voters who make a mistake on the date section of their mail-in or absentee ballot return envelopes will not have their votes counted. So, the American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania represents a coalition of groups suing in federal court to get rid of the date requirement. Pennsylvania drivers may soon face harsher penalties for using their cellphone while driving. State lawmakers have approved a bill requiring that consumers be notified when artificial intelligence is used to

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15:13

Centralia, Wash.’s coal plant has to close next year....

The Morning Agenda ·

2024/04/10

Toxic PFAS chemicals have contaminated drinking water in our region and nationwide for decades. Now, the EPA is implementing the first federal regulations on the “forever chemicals” in public drinking water nationwide. Norfolk Southern railroad agreed to pay 600 million dollars to settle claims related to a derailment last year near the Ohio-Pennsylvania border. Vice President Kamala Harris has visited a North Philadelphia school as part of the Biden Administration's roll-out of a new nationwide

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8:12

Colorized envelopes aim to cut down on mail-in ballot...

The Morning Agenda ·

2024/04/09

Elections leaders hope newly-designed envelopes for mail-in ballots will cut down on voters’ mistakes and help more ballots get counted. Students at the University of Scranton have used the solar eclipse to work on a ham radio project for NASA. Visitors to the Philadelphia Zoo had the opportunity to not only view the solar eclipse, but to help scientists find out whether animals sense the phenomenon. State lawmakers have had a good view of the solar eclipse from the Capitol fountain. Efforts to ban

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12:44

The all total solar eclipse edition

The Morning Agenda ·

2024/04/08

The solar eclipse will reach its peak today around 3:18 p.m. Almost 92 percent of the sun will be blocked by the moon over much of Central Pennsylvania. Doctors stress people should not witness this rare astronomical event with the naked eye. Because of the timing of the event, some school districts have announced plans for remote instruction, early dismissal, or are closed. Today's solar eclipse will provide students the chance to see a real-life science lesson outside the classroom. As millions

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12:10

Extremism experts: Lancaster bomb threats follow...

The Morning Agenda ·

2024/04/05

State lawmakers are trying to enact a statewide rape kit tracking system.Mail-in ballots will hit voters’ homes as early as today in Dauphin County, which has expanded the number of drop boxes available. The state House has passed a resolution to help Vietnam War-era veterans who are suffering from complications related to Agent Orange and other toxins. A federal judge in Philadelphia has dismissed a case involving a nonprofit seeking a legal pathway to opening and operating a supervised

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10:37

New Pa. school board group has ties to parental...

The Morning Agenda ·

2024/04/04

A new statewide organization bills itself as a resource for all school board members -- regardless of political ideology - despite Pennsylvania already having a longstanding professional organization serving that purpose. What the Pennsylvania School Directors Coalition's website doesn’t detail is its leaders’ history with the state’s conservative education movements. An estimated one million Pennsylvanians are dealing with medical debt. Under Governor Josh Shapiro's budget plan, about $400 million

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7:28

Flood watch in Central Pa.; Pennsylvanians prepare...

The Morning Agenda ·

2024/04/03

Central Pennsylvania remains under a flood watch through tomorrow morning -- as heavy rains batter the region. If you want to catch a total solar eclipse in Pennsylvania, you won’t want to miss the big show on Monday. A grassroots environmental organization, is suing a cryptocurrency plant and Governor Josh Shapiro. A federal judge has ruled New Mexico election leaders violated public disclosure provisions of the National Voter Registration Act by refusing to provide voter rolls to a conservative

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7:06

Pa. county looks for space for unclaimed remains; New...

The Morning Agenda ·

2024/04/02

Centre County commissioners plan to buy a $19,500 columbarium to house unclaimed urns. New federal regulations take effect today to make treatment for opioid use disorder more patient-centered. Black and Latino Americans are up to two times as likely as whites to develop Alzheimer’s and related dementias. The Pittsburgh Pirates are 5-0 for the first time since 1983. The superintendent of a Berks County school district plans to resign. A central Pennsylvania community's tribute to veterans who

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6:51

What you need to know about the solar eclipse in Pa.;...

The Morning Agenda ·

2024/04/01

Hordes of tourists will be flocking to one of the only places in Pennsylvania to see the total eclipse a week from today. Researchers at Drexel University are launching a new research center focused on the health impacts of climate change. The Department of Energy is awarding $90 million to a company that has promised to build a large solar project on a former coal mine in central Pennsylvania. Police are investigating a hoax call that led to a temporary lockdown at a college in Union County. A

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6:36

A call to make it easier to track ghost guns in Pa.;...

The Morning Agenda ·

2024/03/29

The state House is sending another piece of firearms legislation to the Senate -- this time to ban the purchase, sale and production of untraceable gun parts. Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt has toured two election bureaus in Northeastern Pennsylvania to learn how the state can support the offices. More than 280,000 Pennsylvanians are living with Alzheimer’s disease -- according to a new report for the Alzheimer's Association. Investigators say mailed bomb threats that resulted in the

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7:23

Court: Date matters on Pa. mail-in ballots; Lancaster...

The Morning Agenda ·

2024/03/28

Mail-in voters who make an error on the date section of the return envelope will not have their ballots accepted, the U.S. Court of Appeals has ruled. Counties are almost done updating the technology that connects them to the state’s voter registration system. The two Republican Lancaster County commissioners are facing criticism after Saturday’s threats and evacuations in downtown Lancaster. A federal judge has rejected a request for a reduced sentence by one of the highest profile Pennsylvanians

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8:17

Court tosses GOP Pa. lawmakers challenge to actions...

The Morning Agenda ·

2024/03/27

A federal court has dismissed an attempt by conservative state lawmakers to overturn automatic voter registration in Pennsylvania, along with lawmakers' other challenges to actions designed to boost voter access. The U.S. Supreme Court has heard oral arguments in a case that might require patients seeking abortion care to undergo procedures that some find invasive. The average household wastes about 10 thousand gallons of water a year. Water providers are encouraging people to conserve their water

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7:37

What was in the suspicious package that forced...

The Morning Agenda ·

2024/03/26

The suspicious package that prompted Lancaster Pride to cancel the Drag Queen Story Hour at the Lancaster Public Library on Saturday turned out to be a package of coloring books a staff member was expecting. Voters in the 10th Congressional district say reproductive rights are a top priority as they choose a candidate this election. State House Republicans are trying to add voter id requirements to the Pennsylvania Constitution. The Blair County Prison inmate who escaped in December has been

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7:23

Bomb threats in Lancaster over Drag Queen Story Hour;...

The Morning Agenda ·

2024/03/25

Authorities are investigating who is responsible for several bomb threats in Lancaster over the weekend. 911 dispatchers in Clinton County can now connect to a caller’s camera to get a better understanding of the situation. A bill to legalize syringe services across Pennsylvania has been voted out of a state House panel. Educators are discussing ways to bring more Black teachers into the classroom. Several vendors impacted by last summer's fire at Harrisburg's Broad Street Market are set to

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14:53

Duquesne keeps dancing; a call for juvenile justice...

The Morning Agenda ·

2024/03/22

Number 11 seed Duquesne keeps retiring coach Keith Dambrot working a little bit longer. The Dukes picked up a 71-67 victory against sixth-seeded BYU in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Lawmakers from both parties are calling for juvenile justice reform bills to be brought to a vote. To boost the economy, help struggling sectors of the arts community and bring the state more in line with its neighbors, advocates are calling for the state to increase arts funding by more than 50 percent. The

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7:36

Pa. needs more poll workers; Immigration debate lands...

The Morning Agenda ·

2024/03/21

Pennsylvania and many other states are facing a shortage of poll workers ahead of the April 23rd primary and the November election. Governor Josh Shapiro’s plan to boost funding for public transportation systems has been approved by the state House. Home care workers that allow aging and disabled Pennsylvanians to live independently aren't paid that well. But, legislation has been proposed to change that. The debate over immigration is resonating in Lancaster County. People in the Philadelphia area

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9:02

GOP plan would eliminate ballot drop boxes in Pa.;...

The Morning Agenda ·

2024/03/20

Republican state senators who opposed certifying Pennsylvania’s 2020 presidential votes are advancing two election bills, preparing them for a vote by the full Senate. A state House committee is moving several bills to the floor including two that deal with issues surrounding transparency and campaign finance. Budget holdups in Congress mean Pennsylvania has a gap in funding for a program that helps low-income residents pay their heating bills. Three people - including a Lutheran pastor - are facing

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8:47

Experts: Pa. can improve security around voting...

The Morning Agenda ·

2024/03/19

A group of experts is suggesting Pennsylvania can improve security around the state’s voting machines. The state House speaker wants to let qualified residents register at polling places on the day of elections and to permit two weeks of advance voting. Protesters are once again calling for state treasurer Stacy Garrity to stop using tax dollars to buy Israel bonds and for the United States to stop providing aid for the country. Kenny Pickett is ready for a fresh start in Philadelphia. Protesters

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7:31

What is the role of poll watchers in Pa.? and the...

The Morning Agenda ·

2024/03/18

The primary is on April 23rd, and in a contentious voting environment, poll watchers might be among the most closely watched people in the process. Find out what they can and can’t do. Pennsylvania’s Department of Aging is seeking public comments on a 10-year plan that will guide policies to meet the needs of the commonwealth’s rapidly growing senior population. The Gettysburg National Military Park and Eisenhower National Historic Site in Adams County have a new superintendent. Duquesne has

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15:08

Cumberland County sees a population jump, and Dolly...

The Morning Agenda ·

2024/03/15

Some Pennsylvania senior citizens are taking issue with comments Donald Trump made recently about cutting Medicare and Social Security. The two Republicans running for state attorney general have squared off in a debate. Just six percent of teachers in Pennsylvania are people of color, compared to nearly 40 of all students. So, educators in the southwestern part of the state are strategizing on how to break the trend. Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library - which sends free books to young children -

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