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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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9:56

Guess what? The state budget is finally done, 2023 is...

The Morning Agenda ·

2023/12/14

Pennsylvania finally has a complete budget -- six months after it was due. The state House has rejected legislation to send $33 million to the University of Pennsylvania’s veterinary school. Taylor Swift is adding one more accolade to her list of accomplishments: a resolution recognizing 2023 as the Taylor Swift era in her home state. A Mifflin County educator will travel across the state to meet other educators after being named Pennsylvania’s 2024 Teacher of the Year. The Supreme Court is taking

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10:02

Different caucuses take different approaches to hate...

The Morning Agenda ·

2023/12/13

Saint Paul’s United Methodist Church in State College is joining the “Reconciling Ministries Network,” a group meant to promote inclusiveness of all sexual orientations and gender identities. State lawmakers are introducing legislation to tackle hate speech in schools. Lancaster leaders are stressing the need for new ways to raise revenue for the city. New data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services details how states are using money received as part of the federal pandemic relief fund

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14:06

Rail service from Reading to Philly a step closer to...

The Morning Agenda ·

2023/12/12

A project to restore train service between Reading and Philadelphia moves a little closer to reality. Meteorologists say it could be a warmer than normal winter. Federal tax credits meant to drive investment to energy communities and low income areas are working, according to a recent report. Police officers responding to a reported burglary at a home in Schuylkill County shot and killed a man who lunged at them with a machete. Investigators have ruled arson was behind a fire at the former William

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14:05

20 years later, mysteries surround the death of...

The Morning Agenda ·

2023/12/11

Pro-Palestine supporters from across the state have rallied in Harrisburg, calling for an end of Israel’s occupation of Gaza and the West Bank. Federal and state elected leaders, along with faith and community members, have rallied against antisemitism at a synagogue in North Philadelphia. The Philadelphia Eagles are in control of the NFC East - -even after rare consecutive losses and allowing the Dallas Cowboys to match them atop the division. Three former police officers in one Northumberland

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13:54

Improving rail service on the Keystone Corridor, and...

The Morning Agenda ·

2023/12/08

PennDOT is getting more than $143 million to improve freight rail and Amtrak service along the Keystone Corridor between Pittsburgh and Harrisburg. Staff in one Lehigh County community will now be on a four-day work week. The state Department of Labor and Industry says five McDonald’s locations in Pennsylvania has violated child labor laws. A 15-month-old boy has died after he was hit by a freight train in Cumberland County. Gamers will have the opportunity to hone their craft at one of the largest

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8:23

It's a sellers housing market in Pa., and Congressman...

The Morning Agenda ·

2023/12/07

Pennsylvanians have until January 15 to purchase their 2024 health coverage on the state-based insurance exchange -- known as Pennie. Realtors say it’s a sellers market statewide, but good luck if you’re a buyer without the cash on hand who needs a mortgage. A doctor in the Philadelphia region is studying media coverage of gun violence and its impacts. Prosecutors in Georgia may want to hear from midstate GOP Congressman Scott Perry. The Atlanta Journal Constitution reports Perry is among nearly 200

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8:35

Court ruling could impact how Pa. communities deal...

The Morning Agenda ·

2023/12/06

For the second time, a court is rejecting a massive solar energy project that sparked a backlash in Adams County. The decision could inform future cases. Pennsylvania Republican Congressman Glenn Thompson has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. A Lancaster teen who moved to the U.S. from Cuba last year is dead in what police say is a Facebook Marketplace deal gone bad. A hospital in a rural Clinton County is struggling financially. The Hershey Company is dealing with the repercussions of a phishing

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8:52

Pa. takes step to make flood insurance more...

The Morning Agenda ·

2023/12/05

A new task force in Pennsylvania will look for ways to increase accessibility and affordability for flood insurance. Philadelphia-based drugstore chain Rite Aid is closing nearly 200 stores in the wake of its October announcement it's filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Health experts are concerned the move will leave many people without a pharmacy in their neighborhood. A Central Pennsylvania chapter of the far right group Moms for Liberty is breaking from the national organization. A longtime

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8:06

Millions headed to Pa. in opioid settlement dollars...

The Morning Agenda ·

2023/12/04

About $70 million will be released to cities and counties across Pennsylvania this month, as part of latest distribution of settlement dollars from national lawsuits against opioid manufacturers and distributors. With deer hunting season underway, the state Game Commission has implemented new regulations to slow the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease. Former Pittsburgh Pirates manager Jim Leyland has been elected to baseball’s Hall of Fame. A 22-year-old cold case appears to have been solved in Berks

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8:10

Clearing out unhoused encampment in Harrisburg, and a...

The Morning Agenda ·

2023/12/01

Harrisburg is ordering the unhoused people living in a tent encampment along the riverfront to vacate the area. Parts of Pennsylvania have taken a big climate hit this year with deadly floods in Bucks County, and smoke from Canadian wildfires. A major U-N-sponsored climate conference is underway in Dubai - -bringing together 199 countries to negotiate agreements to cut carbon emissions and help prevent future disasters. They include delegates from Pennsylvania. Three members of Pennsylvania's

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8:54

A peek into Congressman Scott Perry's texts in his...

The Morning Agenda ·

2023/11/30

The price of electricity and natural gas for many midstate customers is changing tomorrow. Pennsylvania is trying anew to help voters using mail-in ballots in the battleground state avoid mistakes that might get their ballot thrown out in 2024’s presidential election and beyond. A federal judge has dismissed a civil lawsuit against the State College borough and police department in the killing of Osaze Osagie. Lawmakers are looking to extend and expand two automated speed enforcement programs – one

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13:10

The NWS updates its snow squall emergency alert...

The Morning Agenda ·

2023/11/29

The National Weather Service is urging Pennsylvanians to be on the lookout for “snow squall warnings.” Some counties have delayed the certification of votes in the wake of a federal court ruling that undated or misdated ballots must be counted in November’s election. Penn State's faculty is focusing on the changing mental health needs of college students and the impact that can have in the lecture hall. A man who was serving essentially a life sentence for injuring three women and 11 children in

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6:34

Pa. families criticize deal with fracking company, a...

The Morning Agenda ·

2023/11/28

Families that live near fracking are calling on Governor Josh Shapiro to get tougher on the oil and gas industry.Rachel McDevitt of StateImpact Pennsylvania reports, the families say the governor’s recent partnership with a major driller is not enough. Organizations and municipalities are breaking down county borders to build a continuous trail along the Schuylkill River. Gabriela Martinez reports, it will eventually extend 120 miles, connecting Frackville in Schuylkill County to

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5:24

Pa. lawmakers look to regulate hydrogen hubs, mail-in...

The Morning Agenda ·

2023/11/27

Pennsylvania lawmakers are looking at best practices for regulating newly-announced hydrogen hubs. The federal hubs planned to be near Philadelphia and Pittsburgh are meant to demonstrate how to make and use clean-burning hydrogen in sectors that make a lot of pollution, like the steel industry and manufacturing. Former Pennsylvania Secretary of State Kathy Boockvar explains that mail-in voting has more security checks than voting in person. Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See

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6:21

Support system aims to help grieving children and...

The Morning Agenda ·

2023/11/24

A State College peer support group for grieving children, teens and families promotes the importance of having a positive support system. Philadelphia city council is forming a task force to look at reparations. A Commonwealth Court judge has ordered the state Department of Health to release information about medical marijuana certifications issued by individual doctors.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:18

Undated mail-in ballots counted in at least one...

The Morning Agenda ·

2023/11/23

As he nears the end of his first year in office, Governor Josh Shapiro is setting out his priorities and mapping out year two of his administration. State lawmakers want to set aside 30 million dollars to help schools replace outdated water fountains with those that filter out lead and other harmful contaminants. A report to Congress every four years provides information on the current science and how the country is responding to climate change. It's also aimed at helping elected leaders and

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12:01

Right-wing groups target Scholastic Book Fairs, and...

The Morning Agenda ·

2023/11/22

A ruling by a federal judge that undated ballots that arrive by Election Day could still be counted could have a big impact on the 2024 presidential election. Governor Josh Shapiro is appealing a court decision that stopped the state from joining a climate program. The holiday season is in part a celebration of food. While an estimated 11 percent of the U-S population struggles to get enough to eat, the country produces an enormous amount of food waste. Find out how to reduce the amount of food

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8:26

Election leaders prepare of deep fakes ahead of 2024,...

The Morning Agenda ·

2023/11/21

Pennsylvania American Water has requested a water rate increase -- in order to improve infrastructure. Election leaders warn AI and deep fakes could prove problematic in the fight against disinformation ahead of the 2024 presidential election. Proposed changes to Pennsylvania's Landlord and Tenant Act that would provide housing protections to victims of domestic abuse are headed toward a full House vote. The Shapiro administration is laying out plans for safe holiday travel ahead of Thanksgiving

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14:03

A call to retire the Raider in one Pa. school...

The Morning Agenda ·

2023/11/20

A high school student wants a Berks County school district to drop a mascot that is based on a racial stereotype. Workers who worry about their health are applauding a proposal to ban smoking in casinos and bars in Pennsylvania. Spending in the race for a seat on Pennsylvania’s highest court hit a record $22 million. During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, governments around the world turned to apps to warn people if they were close to someone who later tested positive.More than 20 states had

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10:10

Suspended Dubois city manager faces federal charges,...

The Morning Agenda ·

2023/11/17

Federal authorities have arrested suspended DuBois city manager “Herm” Suplizio. State lawmakers are being pressed to better regulate massage and spa businesses, which are often a cover for human traffickers. A Lehigh County school district has agreed to pay out 200-thousand dollars - to the After School Satan club. The state is working to make it more convenient to charge electric vehicles. A midstate county's search for a nonprofit to run a new homeless shelter has come up empty so

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