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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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9:07

Gov. Shapiro criticizes Trump admin.’s seizure of...

The Morning Agenda ·

2026/01/07

Democrats nationwide are rejecting President Donald Trump’s seizure of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife.Governor Josh Shapiro is joining the criticism. Meantime, U.S. Senator Dave McCormick of Pennsylvania is commending Donald Trump’s capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife. The former president and CEO of the Sheetz convenience store chain has died at the age of 77. Former Major League outfielder Lenny Dykstra, who played for the

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8:51

Jaime Arroyo becomes Lancaster’s first Hispanic...

The Morning Agenda ·

2026/01/06

Jaime Arroyo became the 44th Mayor of Lancaster when he was sworn into office, Monday night.Arroyo, who was Vice President of City Council, won 84 percent of the vote in a 3-way race for mayor last September.During a recent interview on WITF's The Spark, Arroyo talked about the importance of representation as he was set to become the first Hispanic mayor in Lancaster history. You can hear Arroyo’s full interview at Jaime Arroyo Wins Historic Election as Lancaster’s First Latino Mayor,

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11:20

A sustainable form of concrete, setting up in Pa. A...

The Morning Agenda ·

2026/01/05

Concrete production makes up about 8 percent of global carbon emissions each year. Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania are trying to develop more sustainable options. Residential solar tax credits expired at the end of 2025, but solar installers say there’s still an affordable way to do rooftop arrays. Women are now producing nearly half of the world’s food. That’s why – when the 2026 Pennsylvania Farm Show opens on Saturday, January 10th - one of the new components

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12:35

A flurry of healthcare news, including marijuana...

The Morning Agenda ·

2026/01/02

Just one month after Congress moved to strengthen legislation around the hemp industry, a recent White House executive order supports marijuana research. The Trump administration says the drug may be anunderlookedtreatment for chronic pain. Healthcare experts say 2025’s Affordable Care Act open enrollment period was more confusing and stressful than usual. An estimated 400,000 Pennsylvania seniors are expected to save money on common drugs for diabetes, heart disease and cancer this year

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9:33

A $150 million expansion project launches in...

The Morning Agenda ·

2025/12/24

A central Pennsylvania bio-lab is planning its largest expansion yet. Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories will build a new three-hundred-thousand-square-foot facility at its New Holland campus in Lancaster County. Pennsylvania communities lost millions in expected federal funding this year after Congress passed a short-term spending bill that wiped out Community Project Funding grants for fiscal year 2025. The Lehigh Valley lost money planned for infrastructure and public safety initiatives, including

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9:38

Emergency medical supplies—by drone? And a breakdown...

The Morning Agenda ·

2025/12/23

Aerial photographs, weather observation and even food delivery are a few of the uses for drones.What about getting emergency medical equipment to rural areas where it’s needed, quickly?There’s now a public-private partnership aiming to use drones to do just that in central Pennsylvania. The U-S Department of Justice says it won’t require names of minors who received gender-affirming care at hospitals operated by UPMC. Patients' identities are embedded into their medical files. The

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13:01

Trump admin. proposes environmental changes that...

The Morning Agenda ·

2025/12/22

The US Environmental Protection Agency heard testimony in Pittsburgh last week regarding proposed changes to the Clean Water Act. The Trump administration has proposed limiting which waterways can receive federal protection. Pennsylvania is joining a lawsuit against Uber, accusing the rideshare app of deceptive and unfair practices related to its subscription service. A former Lancaster County police officer was sentenced to up to 57 years in prison for raping and sexually assaulting three girls in

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9:16

TMI reopening fits into Trump’s energy and AI agenda....

The Morning Agenda ·

2025/12/19

The Trump administration is pushing new nuclear energy projects to power the ongoing race to advance artificial intelligence.Dauphin County’s Three Mile Island is at the center of that goal. The Commissioner of the Pennsylvania State Police is leaving Harrisburg for the national stage. Avian Influenza may be making a comeback among poultry flocks in Pennsylvania.About 400 snow geese likely died of the virus in Northampton County. In Washington, four centrist Republicans have broken with their

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10:00

JD Vance touts rosy economy in Pa. Lawmakers change...

The Morning Agenda ·

2025/12/18

The White House is touting the strength of the nation’s economy; despite data showing Americans remain concerned about inflation and job security. Vice President JD Vance is the latest Trump administration official to tout a rosy economic outlook, during a rally in Pennsylvania. Harrisburg lawmakers are expected to send a bill to Governor Josh Shapiro’s desk that changes the way workers access unemployment benefits. As Philadelphia prepares for the nation’s 250th birthday next

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7:37

AG Dave Sunday defends state AI regs – against Trump...

The Morning Agenda ·

2025/12/17

Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday says he’ll defend the state’s artificial intelligence laws in court — even if that means challenging Donald Trump’s administration. Sunday’s threat is a rare push back against Trump from the first-term Republican. Across Pennsylvania, our roadways, parking lots and driveways are already seeing tons of salt being spread to alleviate icy, snowy conditions.But there are environmental impacts. A brick wall collapsed Monday at

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7:20

Pa. ramps up tuberculosis prevention. And UPMC...

The Morning Agenda ·

2025/12/16

The recently passed Pennsylvania state budget includes more money for tuberculosis prevention efforts in the Commonwealth. Federal data show cases of TB steadily rising nationally after nearly three decades of decline. The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center is establishing a rural residency program in an effort to bolster the rural doctor workforce.Here’s how it works:Residents start at UPMC Williamsport before transferring to either UPMC Wellsboro or UPMC Cole in Coudersport.Both

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10:16

Pa. pediatricians react to new Hepatitis B vaccine...

The Morning Agenda ·

2025/12/15

New recommendations from a CDC advisory committee to give the first dose of the Hepatitis B vaccine to infants no earlier than 2 months old is upending standard medical practices.Pediatricians here in Pennsylvania say this could undo decades of progress in preventing the disease in young kids. Many healthcare providers are now using generative AI tools to take notes during visits.Health systems say it is saving doctors a lot of time and allowing them to focus more on their patients. A former Lebanon

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10:44

Trump admin. rolls back fuel efficiency. How did a...

The Morning Agenda ·

2025/12/12

The Trump administration has announced plans to roll back fuel efficiency standards for cars and trucks – citing affordability. It’s the latest move toward dismantling former President Biden’s climate initiatives.Public health advocates say the rules have helped clean up Philly’s air quality. Federal authorities arrested an Uzbek terror suspect with a Pennsylvania-issued driver’s license several weeks ago. State senators convened in Harrisburg this week to investigate

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11:45

Gov. Shapiro calls on all political leaders to...

The Morning Agenda ·

2025/12/11

Gov. Josh Shapiro called on all political leaders to condemn all political violence, during a discussion on political violence Tuesday night in Washington, D.C. The event took place at the National cathedral and was moderated by Savannah Guthrie, co- anchor of NBC's Today Show. State lawmakers' meantime are digging into Gov. Josh Shapiro's use of the state plane, and the one million dollars in security upgrades at his private residence following the attempt on his life this year. A panel of

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11:40

Funding cuts put HIV patients at risk of...

The Morning Agenda ·

2025/12/10

Housing and medication assistance are at risk for dozens of people living with HIV in southcentral Pennsylvania.Gov. Josh Shapiro’s administration ordered a mid-year 25% budget cut to the state’s regional HIV service providers. Mehmet Oz, the former TV personality and US Senate candidate from Pennsylvania, is now Administrator of the federal program which oversees Medicare and Medicaid.Last Friday, Dr. Oz joined U.S. Rep. Rob Bresnahan in Scranton to discuss health care, and the Rural

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10:06

Pa. election officials call for reform to voter...

The Morning Agenda ·

2025/12/09

Pennsylvania election officials are calling for reform to voter registration drives. Some advocacy groups parachute in during presidential election years and cause headaches for elections offices and voters alike. The Chester County Board of Elections voted Friday to certify the results of the 2025 General Election. the vote comes amid an investigation into how third-party voters were left out of poll books.Republican Chester County Commissioner Eric Roe was the lone vote against certifying those

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13:53

A Midstate Congressman is a contender to chair...

The Morning Agenda ·

2025/12/08

Midstate Congressman Lloyd Smucker is emerging as an early favorite to be elected the next leader of the influential House Budget Committee. Without fanfare, Pennsylvania has decided to limit access to popular weight-loss drugs like Ozempic for residents covered by the state's Medicaid plans. A federal judge in Boston has ordered the government to restore Medicaid funding to health care centers that also provide reproductive health care for women, including abortions. President Trump plans to visit

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12:51

A deep dive with La Tasha Williams, first Black woman...

The Morning Agenda ·

2025/12/05

November's election brought many shifts, with a number of Democratic candidates winning election over Republican candidates across the country. One of those candidates here in Central PA is La Tasha Williams. Did you know that if every one of WITF's sustaining circle members gives as little as $12 more a month, we'd close the gap caused by federal funding cuts? Increase your gift at https://witf.org/increase or become a new sustaining member at www.witf.org/givenow and thanks!Support WITF:

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10:52

Gov. Shapiro elected chair of Chesapeake Bay board. ...

The Morning Agenda ·

2025/12/04

Chesapeake Bay officials have elected Gov. Josh Shapiro to lead a regional agreement to help clean and restore the waterway which gets its largest source of freshwater from Pennsylvania. The first-term Democrat will take the reins of the Chesapeake Executive Council at a tumultuous time for the forty-year-old partnership. A growing number of people are struggling to pay utility bills as the price of electricity soars.Many Pennsylvania residents cannot be disconnected, starting this month. A bill

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6:40

The Midstate gets is first snowfall of the season....

The Morning Agenda ·

2025/12/03

Central Pennsylvania on Tuesday got its first taste of winter weather, with between three and five inches of snow. Heavier totals were reported to the north and east of the Harrisburg area. Schools were closed or delayed in many communities with PennDOT crews pressed into service for snow removal. Michael Mullins of northeastern PA died from ALS in 2022. His son, state Rep. Kyle Mullins was motivated by the loss to fight for funding for neurodegenerative disease research. Mullins has helped secure 5

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