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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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9:36

GOP frontrunners for the next PA governor’s race. ...

The Morning Agenda ·

2025/06/26

Next year's Pennsylvania gubernatorial race is already on the political horizon. So far, the Republican field is shaping up with three prominent figures expressing interest. EMTs could soon be authorized to give caregivers medication that would reverse opioid overdoses, as abill is quickly moving through the state Capitol. Pennsylvania could receive as much as 200 million dollars as part of a massive settlement with drug maker Purdue Pharma. That's according to PA Attorney General Dave Sunday.The

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8:30

PSU plays a role in Chile’s new Rubin Observatory....

The Morning Agenda ·

2025/06/25

People around the world got a first look at pictures and videos from the new Rubin Observatory in Chile on Monday. We take you to a watch party on Penn State’s University Park campus, to meet some of the professors who helped bring the project to life. UPMC is among the hospital systems in Pennsylvania no longer providing certain gender-affirming care for transgender patients next month. Providers are urging UPMC to reverse its decision. Suicide is the leading cause of gun-related deaths in

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9:44

A literacy epidemic hits PA. And “No Corporate...

The Morning Agenda ·

2025/06/24

It’s being called a literacy epidemic. Only about one third of 4th graders in Pennsylvania are proficient in reading.That’s according to the latest federal numbers. Advocates are calling on state lawmakers to improve training for teachers and to support early literacy screening and intervention. Community college students can have a difficult time transferring to a 4-year school. Butstate-owned and related universities in Pennsylvania are adopting practices to help those students enroll

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11:45

An innovative inmate hospice program in PA. And a...

The Morning Agenda ·

2025/06/23

The inmate population at the state Prison at Waymart in Northeastern PA is older than most other state lockups. And its volunteer-based hospice program allows inmates to receive training to care for other inmates at the end of their lives. The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) recently announced a new initiative, creating a new statewide Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Technical Assistance Center, hailed as the first-of-its kind in the nation.Joining us for a deeper dive is

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7:55

U.S. Steel and Nippon Steel make an historic steel...

The Morning Agenda ·

2025/06/20

It's being called an historic partnership.It took a year and a half to close the deal, but Nippon [knee-pawn] Steel has completed its purchase of U.S. Steel for $15 billion. A new sculpture celebrates Blair County’s history, at the entrance to DelGrosso’s Amusement Park. It’s part of a statewide initiative to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States. A Dauphin County nonprofit is among the organizations receiving funding, in the latest round of grants awarded by

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11:34

The Governor’s public transportation plan gets a...

The Morning Agenda ·

2025/06/19

The state's budget is due in the next two weeks, butHouse members have already approved Governor Josh Shapiro’s proposal for spending on transit. Legislation approved by the state House of Representatives would increase oversight of hospital sales and acquisitions in Pennsylvania when they involve for-profit and private equity firms. Water providers in Pennsylvania say they’re reducing toxic chemicals known as PFAs from drinking water. It's happening at the same time the Trump

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8:13

Lawmakers want to ban AI in political ads. And a Penn...

The Morning Agenda ·

2025/06/18

A Pennsylvania House bill would partially ban the use of artificial intelligence in political campaign ads. Supporters hope it boosts election integrity. The federal budget bill that passed the U-S House last month would have overhauled aid for college students. Education affordability advocates say the Senate’s version is an improvement, but they’re still worried. Penn State’s Board of Trustees has voted to remove one of its most outspoken members. The 30-4 vote is the latest

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9:44

Federal cuts to clean energy could devastate PA...

The Morning Agenda ·

2025/06/17

The U.S. Senate is considering a spending plan that would eliminate incentives for clean energy. And somePennsylvania companies say those cuts would devastate their businesses and raise energy costs. Meantime, U.S. Senator Dave McCormick says the future is bright for power production in Pennsylvania. He shared his vision for the state’s energy industry during a visit Monday to western PA. Republican lawmakers in Pennsylvania are applauding two Trump administration proposals to rollback rules

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12:00

“Deliberative Polling” comes to PA. And deep dives...

The Morning Agenda ·

2025/06/16

Voters across the state are telling lawmakers what they want for the future of state policies. Asample of Pennsylvanians across geography, race, age and politics are weighing in on the biggest issues of the day — with some help from an elite university and a rich backer. Pennsylvania’s Health Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen is critical of President Donald Trump’s proposed Medicaid cuts. The Pennsylvania Turnpike continues to modernize, as tollbooths begin to come down and interchanges

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9:08

PA rallies this week, with more on tap this weekend....

The Morning Agenda ·

2025/06/13

Immigration advocates and union representatives rallied in downtown Pittsburgh this week. Demonstrators were showing solidarity with those in Los Angeles, by protesting the deportation of immigrants. The Pennsylvania state House has voted to raise the minimum wage on a county-by-county basis. We explain how the plan would work. More than 400 young people in Pittsburgh are being dropped from a federal program that provides free job training and education. Many youth are unsure of their next moves

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7:02

New “data dashboard” improves PA election...

The Morning Agenda ·

2025/06/12

Pennsylvania is making its election data available to the public in new ways, with more updates to come. The Department of State’s new data dashboard makes information about elections easier to access and understand. State Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding was in Perry County this week, as the Shapiro Administration continues to highlight how SNAP funding cuts will affect Pennsylvania farmers and families. Pennsylvania lawmakers are considering a bill meant to streamline the approval

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9:13

Amazon invests $20 billion in PA. And could rideshare...

The Morning Agenda ·

2025/06/11

It’s being hailed as the largest private sector investment in state history. Tech giant Amazon has announced it will spend $20 billion on two data center complexes in Pennsylvania. President Donald Trump has posted on social media about the proposed sale of US Steel of Pittsburgh to Japan-based Nippon. But details are still vague, and a deadline to complete the deal is a week away. A proposal to fund mass transit in Pennsylvania would involve a fee attached to the price for rideshare services,

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10:22

PA lawmakers hash out cyber school reforms. And...

The Morning Agenda ·

2025/06/10

The Pennsylvania state House has passed new limits on funding for cyber charter schools. The legislation would set a cap of $8,000 per student on reimbursements paid to the charters. Fewer recipients will get farmers market vouchers this summer and their distribution has been delayed. The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture says that’s because the federal government is holding back money appropriated for the vouchers. Cumberland County has been recognized with a global award from the

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14:05

Hunger is a “silent epidemic” in PA. And 100 Nights...

The Morning Agenda ·

2025/06/09

The lawsuit filed last week by Governor Josh Shapiro against the US Department of Agriculture deals with the termination of a three-year, $13 million dollar food assistance contract. That funding also affects food assistance programs for needy Pennsylvanians. And a PA food bank advocate speaks out against the cuts. Solar energy companies across the region are reeling at the prospects of rollbacks to the green energy tax credits, with thousands of jobs at stake. As the school year winds down,

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10:09

Governor Shapiro sues the USDA . The PA Senate wants...

The Morning Agenda ·

2025/06/06

Gov. Josh Shapiro is suing the U.S. Department of Agriculture over its attempt to cancel a federally funded food purchasing program. Fewer recipients will get farmers market vouchers this summer and their distribution has been delayed.The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture says that’s because the federal government is holding back money appropriated for the vouchers. State Senators on both sides of the aisle agree something helpful could be done with leftover money in campaign accounts

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13:40

PA lawmakers deal with "vexatious requesters." And...

The Morning Agenda ·

2025/06/05

Interest in public records, especially for school boards and elections offices, has increased in recent years. But some lawmakers say there are bad actors using the right to access as a way to harass government officials.In response, the Senate is advancing a bill to allow government agencies to ignore records requests from so-called vexatious requesters for a year. Two Pennsylvania lawmakers hope to rejuvenate a state-funded program that helps cover the cost of badly needed home repairs. A new

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8:20

Where do PA’s U.S. Senators stand on the federal...

The Morning Agenda ·

2025/06/04

The U.S. Senate is considering a budget bill to slash taxes and federal spending. WITF'sJordan Wilkie explains Pennsylvania’s senators are split on support for President Donald Trump’s budget bill due to its reduction in social safety net programs. We hear from both Sen. Dave McCormick and Sen. John Fetterman. State Democratic leaders are urging their Republican colleagues to oppose Donald Trump’s federal spending bill, warning the plan could hurt Pennsylvanians. We hear from State

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12:00

PA cancer survivors protest proposed Medicaid cuts....

The Morning Agenda ·

2025/06/03

Cancer survivors, health care advocates and doctors staged a protest outside Senator Dave McCormick's Philadelphia office. And a deep dive into the Trump administration's dismantling of USAID and how it's impacting University of Pennsylvania researchers, scientists and lab students.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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16:42

Addressing PA college students' mental health. And...

The Morning Agenda ·

2025/06/02

Fifteen colleges and universities in Pennsylvania, including HACC, are receiving special designation thanks to a recently created initiative to improve student mental health. A new report calls Pennsylvania's teacher shortage a crisis. About 45 counties are experiencing teacher shortages defined as severe or extremely severe, according to the report, by the group Teach Plus Pennsylvania. A pair of Native American tribes have filed a federal lawsuit in Pennsylvania, accusing the federal government of

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11:35

NEPA Congressman defends Trump's cuts. And the latest...

The Morning Agenda ·

2025/05/30

Northeastern PA Congressman Dan Meuser is defending proposed Medicaid cuts and tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump. He also told the Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce he's considering a run for Governor in 2026. Health providers hope a new blood test for Alzheimer’s disease will lead to quicker and earlier diagnoses of the progressive form of dementia. Top Republican and Democratic officials in Pennsylvania are decrying a provision in the tax and spending cuts bill passed in the House last

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