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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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7:19

A push to give Pa. workers paid time off to become...

The Morning Agenda ·

2024/02/15

Workers across the state could get paid time off to become caregivers if a push by some business leaders succeeds. Governor Josh Shapiro’s new economic development plan is under fire for relying on fossil fuels and failing to consider climate change. State senators are looking to elevate the chief information officer to a cabinet-level position. An Adams County community has banned solar projects on farmland. A proposal to build a large warehouse complex in Perry County is moving closer to becoming

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7:58

Democrats hold on to slim Pa. House majority, and a...

The Morning Agenda ·

2024/02/14

The results of a special election in Bucks County means Democrats have kept their slim majority in the state House. places. Democratic state lawmakers are calling for a ban on firearms at polling places. GOP-controlled states — such as Mississippi, South Carolina and Texas– already have similar laws. Governor Josh Shapiro's $48 billion proposal calls for investments in a lot of areas. But, county leaders say it falls short in one of their top priorities. They’re looking for an increase to a key

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8:41

Special Pa. House election today, and elected leaders...

The Morning Agenda ·

2024/02/13

The midstate has dealt with a blast of winter weather this morning. Democrats are holding a one-seat advantage in the state House. Bucks County voters today could either slightly strengthen a Democratic majority or return the chamber to a tie. A controversial plan to build a liquified natural gas plant in Chester, Delaware County has hit several roadblocks. Public health experts say a significant uptick in syphilis cases -- infection rates have nearly doubled in Pennsylvania -- is a worrying trend

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7:44

Voters offer up issues that matter to their...

The Morning Agenda ·

2024/02/12

Thousands of people have visited Pennsylvania Farm Show complex in Harrisburg for the NRA’s Great American Outdoor Show. Former President Donald Trump addressed thousands of them at an event on Friday evening. A few voters offered up what issues in their communities were most important to them. The Hazelton School District in Luzerne County is responding to a lawsuit alleging the district's at-large voting system dilutes Latino voting power. Punxsutawney Phil is hitting the road to see the state

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8:29

Growing Amish populations offer reminder to drivers...

The Morning Agenda ·

2024/02/09

A council member in a rural northern Pennsylvania community in McKean County is raising awareness for horses and buggies on the road with new street signs. Former President Donald Trump is expected to address a crowd at the NRA’s annual Great American Outdoor Show in Harrisburg this evening. Governor Josh Shapiro is proposing funds for weatherization and home repairs for working-class and lower income Pennsylvanians. Pittsburgh Steelers defensive lineman Cam Heyward has been named the NFL's Walter

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7:17

Relief may be on the way for Pennsylvanians dealing...

The Morning Agenda ·

2024/02/08

An estimated one million Pennsylvanians hold some amount of medical debt from unpaid hospital bills or health charges. Governor Josh Shapiro is proposing to use state dollars to wipe out some of that debt. He's also renewing his call for lawmakers to legalize recreational marijuana. To help address maternal health disparities for Black, Hispanic, and indigenous communities in Pennsylvania, the state department of human services is expanding doula access. Support WITF:

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13:56

What you need to know about Gov. Shapiro's budget...

The Morning Agenda ·

2024/02/07

Governor Josh Shapiro is asking for a $48 billion state spending plan for his second year in office. That's about $3 billion more than last year. Public media reporters from across the state breakdown his spending priorities. A conservative group and its former leader are taking the unusual step of publicly acknowledging that claims of ballot mishandling at a post office in Erie in 2020 were wrong. A Lancaster city police dog has logged his final shift as he works to overcome a recurring cancer

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7:51

Gov. Shapiro to unveil budget plan, and a protest...

The Morning Agenda ·

2024/02/06

Governor Josh Shapiro will deliver his budget address to a joint session of the House and Senate early this afternoon. More than 100 people protesting the state government’s investments in Israel have been taken into custody in the Capitol Rotunda in Harrisburg. Two parents are suing the Hazleton Area School District in Luzerne County, alleging its at-large voting system dilutes Latino voting power. A controversial proposal to allow camping at a new state park in Chester County has been taken off

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8:21

Millions to Pa. to reclaim old mine land, and hackers...

The Morning Agenda ·

2024/02/05

Federal money coming to Pennsylvania is meant to help clean up old mine sites and improve water quality. Many colleges in Pennsylvania are facing declining enrollment. But, the state’s Commonwealth University is seeing an increase in the number of new students and applications. State lawmakers are working to create a Department of Disability Rights, Employment, Accessibility and Mobility, or DREAM. Portions of the Pennsylvania Courts website are down -- due to a cyber attack. Police have shot

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16:31

What say you, Phil? It's Groundhog Day -- the most...

The Morning Agenda ·

2024/02/02

Punxsutawney Phil is forecasting an early spring from Gobbler’s Knob in western Pennsylvania. Governor Josh Shapiro’s second budget address is Tuesday and is expected to have a sharp focus on education-related issues. Pennsylvania immigrants have a new option for paying for legal fees. A nonprofit lender has expanded its national immigration lending program to the state. Lawmakers are trying to create a purple alert system to help find people with intellectual disabilities who have gone missing. The

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12:42

More people sign up to vote at Pa. drivers license...

The Morning Agenda ·

2024/02/01

New data from automatic voter registration at driver’s license centers shows sign-ups have grown -- but remain almost evenly divided between the political parties. With the presidential primary a few months away, more poll workers are needed to ensure the election can be held without problems. Climate change could affect how much honey bees can make in the United States, according to a new study from Penn State. A graphic video from a Bucks County man accused of beheading his father that circulated

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11:45

Man accused of beheading his father arrested in...

The Morning Agenda ·

2024/01/31

A Bucks County man who allegedly beheaded his 68-year-old father has been arrested in Lebanon County. Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Carter Hart is one of four NHL players charged with sexual assault in connection with an investigation into an alleged sexual assault by several members of Canada’s 2018 world junior team. Governor Josh Shapiro has unveiled a sweeping economic development plan in a visit to the Lehigh Valley. A federal judge is sentencing a York County man to one year of probation

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11:29

Pa. Supreme Court revives case challenging limits on...

The Morning Agenda ·

2024/01/30

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court appears closer to recognizing for the first time that abortion is a right enshrined in the state constitution. Environmental groups are celebrating what they call a “record-breaking” settlement with U.S. Steel. A new website helps Pennsylvanians connect to healthcare and social services. A federal judge has refused to dismiss a lawsuit brought by seven Lancaster County Prison inmates who claim four district judges set cash bail at levels they can’t afford -- leading to

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8:16

Penn State's branch campuses see big drop in...

The Morning Agenda ·

2024/01/29

Overall enrollment at Penn State’s Commonwealth campuses -- including four in the midstate -- dropped almost 30 percent since 2010. University leaders say they’re taking a broad look at how to operate the campuses in the future. Governor Josh Shapiro says fracking companies will have to publicly report what chemicals they use for drilling. The state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources has released a new report on Pennsylvania's $17 billion outdoor recreation industry. A Washington state

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7:49

Gov. Shapiro calls to fix higher education system in...

The Morning Agenda ·

2024/01/26

Governor Josh Shapiro's administration says he plans next month to propose steps toward fixing a state higher education system that's among the worst in the nation in affordability. A Penn State professor is sharing preliminary findings from the “Elevate Pennsylvania Initiative. It's meant to maximize the impact of the $2 billion the state is getting in opioid settlement funds. Some Republican state lawmakers are suing in federal court and challenging three executive branch actions designed to

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15:00

Postal Service doesn't have answers for why some...

The Morning Agenda ·

2024/01/25

County commissioners in Pennsylvania are giving state legislators their wish-list for the coming year. Legislation proposed by Pennsylvania's two U.S. senators seeks to help address discrimination on college campuses. A Pennsylvania college is taking a step to automatically enroll more students from its home community. The snowy weather that hit central Pennsylvania last week left many grebes -- a type of waterbird -- making emergency landings. The problem is these birds need a body of water to

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13:31

Charter school supporters want funding reform, and...

The Morning Agenda ·

2024/01/24

Charter school advocates are calling for reform of a funding system they say is unfair to them. The state is giving nearly $40 million to companies to replace heavy duty diesel trucks with electric versions. The Pennsylvania State Police is working to recover access to online records of how the agency handled evidence. A judge has removed an elected Cumberland County constable from office. A York County school board is expected to discuss bringing prayer into routine proceedings. A Berks County

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6:15

Penn State faces fiscal woes, and Penn researchers...

The Morning Agenda ·

2024/01/23

Penn State plans to cut the budgets of many of its colleges and campuses in an upcoming fiscal year. Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania wanted to know the real-world effectiveness, safety, and durability of the first COVID vaccines given to adolescents and children early on in the pandemic. The Pennsylvania primary is on April 23rd, but those voting by mail have a few extra steps. Authorities have identified three people killed in a house fire in Lebanon County as two adults and a

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9:33

Lebanon County removes its lone ballot drop box, and...

The Morning Agenda ·

2024/01/22

A central Pennsylvania county is removing its only ballot drop box. Crews are preparing to remove the last bits of fuel from Three Mile Island’s Unit 2 reactor, which partially melted down in 1979. The city of Reading’s police department will have a new chief beginning February 1st. A midstate community is considering a proposal to regulate the firing of guns. The Warrior head is returning to a York County school district. Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See

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5:50

Another snow day, PPL prepares for potential outages,...

The Morning Agenda ·

2024/01/19

Central Pennsylvania is under a winter weather advisory until 10:00 tonight. Between two and four inches of snow is expected during the day. After recent winter weather caused power outages for tens of thousands of people, PPL is preparing to respond to issues during today’s storm. The number of human trafficking-related offenses in Pennsylvania decreased by nearly 41 percent from 2021 to 2022. But, it's important to know that looking at the number of offenses charged does not draw a full picture of

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