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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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7:02

Governor Shapiro moves to address climate change, and...

The Morning Agenda ·

2024/03/14

Pennsylvania power plants may need to pay for their greenhouse gas emissions under a proposal from Governor Josh Shapiro. He is also calling for the largest increase in renewable energy in the state’s history. Navigating a serious health diagnosis, like cancer, is emotional. A new study from University of Pittsburgh researchers finds when mental health treatment is integrated into oncology care, patients do better. Two Republican Lancaster County commissioners are hearing from unhappy constituents

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7:01

Push for big hike in education funding in Pa., and...

The Morning Agenda ·

2024/03/13

Governor Josh Shapiro is looking to nearly double the basic education funding budget for public schools. Five Democrats running for their party's nomination for state Attorney General have squared off in a debate. The Philadelphia region is slated to become one of seven “hydrogen hubs” across the country. But, environmentalists are clashing with the governor over the issue. The Pittsburgh Steelers are luring inside linebacker Patrick Queen away from rival Baltimore. A 19-year-old Michigan man who

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6:21

DuBois moves to fire former city manager accused of...

The Morning Agenda ·

2024/03/12

The City of DuBois is moving forward with the process to fire its former city manager, Herm Suplizio, who's accused of stealing more than $600,000 in funds from the Clearfield County community. As SEPTA looks to beef up security in the wake of a spate of recent shootings, it's backing away from one plan. The agency has suspended an artificial intelligence program that was supposed to help detect guns. Buprenorphine is a medication that helps wean people off illicit opioids. Providers are more

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7:41

Woman with Central PA ties is honored with Oscar;...

The Morning Agenda ·

2024/03/11

Woman with Central PA ties is honored with Oscar; many children in county custody lack access to care.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:43

A Central Pennsylvania county replaces its sole...

The Morning Agenda ·

2024/03/08

Lebanon County is erecting a shed outside the county courthouse where voters can drop off their ballots. A Scranton Police Detective wounded in the line of duty earlier this year has attended President Joe Biden's State of the Union Address. Planned Parenthood Keystone says it will recognize union representation for its non-managerial staff. The Biden administration announced it would hold off on regulating carbon emissions from existing natural gas plants until after the election. The Pittsburgh

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7:17

Pennsylvania plans outreach efforts about how the...

The Morning Agenda ·

2024/03/07

With questions swirling about new methods of voting and large turnout expected for the presidential election, the Shapiro Administration is asking to spend more on voting education efforts. The ACLU is suing a central Pennsylvania county to gain more access for the public to observe vote counting. A central Pennsylvania county is warning voters about a new scam asking about their registration. Transparency advocates are criticizing the group that oversees how county governments are spending hundreds

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7:11

Digital IDs in Pa. could be a thing soon, and J6er...

The Morning Agenda ·

2024/03/06

Carrying a physical ID in Pennsylvania could soon be a thing of the past in Pennsylvania. A Harrisburg woman who is one of the highest profile Pennsylvanians convicted in the January 6th Capitol attack is seeking an early release from prison. President Biden delivers the annual State of the Union address tomorrow, and one theme will be healthcare costs. Hear how Pennsylvania could be impacted. Republican US Senate candidate Dave McCormick is laying out his energy policies. A township supervisor

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7:16

Pa. court: Electronic voting data not subject to...

The Morning Agenda ·

2024/03/05

A state court says spreadsheets of raw data associated with every ballot cast in an election aren't subject to public scrutiny. It's been nearly a year since Canadian wildfires caused dangerous air quality throughout the state. Now, the Department of Environmental Protection wants to expand its air quality measuring efforts. One building in Scranton is famous for an appearance on NBC's hit show, “The Office.” Now, the owner is asking the public to help finance recent repairs. Spring must be near,

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6:57

Reading schools create space for unhoused students,...

The Morning Agenda ·

2024/03/04

Pipeline builder Energy Transfer is back in Chester County to clean up what appears to be pollution related to its construction of the Mariner East pipelines. The largest school district in Berks County is opening a dedicated lounge and study space for unhoused students. Pennsylvania is the only state in which one party controls the House and the other controls the Senate. That means bills with widespread support are being stopped at the committee level. Authorities are investigating the derailment

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8:08

Pa. looks to improve testing for toxic chemicals in...

The Morning Agenda ·

2024/03/01

Drinking water providers in Pennsylvania must now test for toxic chemicals known as PFAS to meet new state regulations. Governor Josh Shapiro is creating an election threats task force to ensure a safe, free and secure election. The leaders of Pennsylvania’s four state-related universities have fielded questions from the state’s House Appropriations Committee. Penn State President Neeli Bendapudi is making the case about why the university should get more state funding. State leaders say school

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11:45

Lancaster moves to protect immigrants from federal...

The Morning Agenda ·

2024/02/29

Lancaster has implemented policies that welcome immigrants and prohibits city officials from seeking information about a person’s immigration status. Lawmakers are looking for ways to tackle a surge in false reports to police -- known as swatting. A former Northumberland County sheriff and his wife are suing the county and the Community Life Team for negligence in the stillbirth of their child. Law enforcement in Delaware County is closing the investigation into a shootout and house fire that

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9:26

Pa. lawmakers tout plan to reduce gun violence, and...

The Morning Agenda ·

2024/02/28

State lawmakers and gun safety activists are urging the legislature to get behind Governor Josh Shapiro's 100 million dollar plan to reduce gun violence. Dozens of states allow people to provide sterile syringes to individuals who use illegal drugs. Some lawmakers want Pennsylvania to join the list. It’s the heart of tax season, and those who made clean energy upgrades around their home last year may be eligible for tax credits. A new journal published by Penn State Press looks to create an academic

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14:35

Worries over high turnover among Pa. election...

The Morning Agenda ·

2024/02/27

Election workers are scrambling to ensure a safe and secure primary that is now less than two months away. State lawmakers are once again introducing legislation to reform the state’s campaign finance laws. A former Lebanon County man is headed to federal prison for his role in the January 6th, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. Exposure to Agent Orange and its negative effects is one of the lasting impacts of the Vietnam War. A state representative from Centre County is introducing legislation to

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13:28

Study looks at impact when small, rural communities...

The Morning Agenda ·

2024/02/26

As pharmacies close across the commonwealth, Penn State researchers are working to inform rural communities about the potential impacts of these closures. Midstate congressman Scott Perry says Republicans don’t have the votes to impeach President Biden. The city of Philadelphia plans to train dozens of people to install electric vehicle chargers. A Cumberland County school district is looking into its charter school enrollment. State police say law enforcement officers in York County shot and killed

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9:16

Pennsylvania's top court rejects an effort to obtain...

The Morning Agenda ·

2024/02/23

Pennsylvania plugs abandoned oil and gas wells in record numbers, but the number of abandoned wells keeps growing. Berks County opposes an effort to change how absentee ballots are processed. A Lancaster County judge says a man is guilty of using a drone to help a hunter. The state Supreme Court is supports an ordinance that limits firing guns to indoor and outdoor shooting ranges and zoning that significantly restricts where the ranges can be located. America’s casinos had their best year ever

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8:47

Pa. high court throws out lawmakers' subpoenas, COVID...

The Morning Agenda ·

2024/02/22

The state Supreme Court says Republican state lawmakers can no longer try to enforce a subpoena for election records that they issued in 2021; $10 million in COVID-19 pandemic relief is available for small businesses across Pennsylvania; Penn State ramps up safety measures ahead of State Patty's; a new dinosaur; and smashing pianos for a good cause. Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:58

Court considers whether Pa. mail-in ballots need to...

The Morning Agenda ·

2024/02/21

A federal appeals court will decide if mail ballots in Pennsylvania can be rejected if voters don’t put the correct date on the return envelope. As President Joe Biden pushes House Republicans to pass needed aid for Ukraine, he wants voters to understand nearly two-thirds would actually be going to U.S. factories -- including one in Scranton. The state legislature is beginning budget hearings two weeks after Gov. Josh Shapiro laid out his spending proposal for the upcoming fiscal year. Vice

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7:01

What's in a lease for solar projects on Pa. farms?...

The Morning Agenda ·

2024/02/20

The attorney representing a suspended Dauphin County magistrate judge says his client is not guilty of allegations that she shot her estranged boyfriend in the head as he slept earlier this month. Researchers say Pennsylvania farmers who lease their land for solar energy projects consider both profit and future land use. Undergrad students at the University of Pennsylvania will be able to earn a degree in artificial intelligence next fall, becoming the first Ivy League school to offer the major. A

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7:42

Former GOP Pa. governor reminds voters elections can...

The Morning Agenda ·

2024/02/19

The EPA has a new, stricter standard for fine particulates and it could lead to cleaner air in Pennsylvania. Penn State’s board of trustees has voted to increase the financial bonus President Neeli Bendapudi will get if she stays with the university for 10 years. The move comes amid the school's financial shortfalls. Hundreds of Penn State students have raised more than $16.9 million for pediatric cancer patients in the annual 46-hour dance marathon known as Thon. Former Governor Tom Corbett says

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7:53

Dauphin County judge is facing a charge of attempted...

The Morning Agenda ·

2024/02/16

Another winter storm is likely to arrive in central Pennsylvania this evening. A district magistrate in central Pennsylvania is charged with attempted murder, accused of shooting a man in the face. Lebanon County Commissioners are sticking with their plan to remove the county’s only ballot drobox. Medical marijuana cardholders may soon be a step closer to being able to legally possess a firearm in Pennsylvania. The Bucks County man charged with decapitating his father and posting a video online in

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