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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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9:15

Fetterman falls. RGGI meets its fate. And Chester...

The Morning Agenda ·

2025/11/14

U.S. Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania remains in a Pittsburgh hospital after a heart episode caused him to fall and injure his head on Thursday. After a 135-day budget stalemate, Pennsylvania finally has a budget. It's an agreement born of compromise, including the state withdrawing from a multi-state compact whose goal was to limit the emission of fossil fuels. Pennsylvania’s new state budget is bringing relief to nonprofits and social-service agencies after a months-long impasse put many

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7:26

Compromise = a state budget. And SNAP pause may hurt...

The Morning Agenda ·

2025/11/13

Governor Josh Shapiro has signed a more than $50 billion state budget into law. Lawmakers praised compromise to end the four-month budget standoff. Legal battles over SNAP funding continue, even as Congress takes steps to end the federal government shutdown. Food retailers in Pennsylvania are worried what will happen if SNAP payments are paused any longer. An Adams County couple is suing the Bermudian Springs School District following the suicide death of their 15-year-old son in December 2023. More

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9:31

Finally, state budget progress in Harrisburg. And in...

The Morning Agenda ·

2025/11/12

In Harrisburg, key legislative leaders appear to be in agreement on a budget deal, which would end Pennsylvania's months-long budget impasse.The news broke late last night - and legislators in both chambers are expected to return this morning to approve the deal. Meantime in Washington, the Senate passed a bill to reopen the federal government late Sunday night, and the House is expected to take their first look at the bill today. In order to pass the budget bill, eight Democratic Senators broke

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7:30

Penn State aims to become an AI leader. And Central...

The Morning Agenda ·

2025/11/11

Penn State wants to be a leader in the field of artificial intelligence. The university’s provost recently laid out a vision for how that will happen during a meeting with the Penn State board of trustees. Pennsylvania's state budget is more than 4 months late, and there's no sign lawmakers will reach a deal anytime soon.Some legislators and environmentalists worry a major climate initiative could be on the chopping block as negotiations continue. Former Pennsylvania Senate GOP leader David

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9:18

LIHEAP pauses amid federal shutdown. And what Pa....

The Morning Agenda ·

2025/11/10

As the federal government shutdown drags on, Pennsylvania families are waiting for heating assistance. A natural gas driller is facing criminal charges over its fracking operations in northcentral Pennsylvania. Open enrollment is underway for people seeking health insurance through the Pennsylvania Individual Exchange, known as Pennie.But State Attorney General Dave Sunday warns consumers to beware of scams. In Cumberland County, the latest round of exhumations of Native American students from a

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13:46

Post-election analysis. And Pa. health news, from...

The Morning Agenda ·

2025/11/07

Pennsylvania Democrats made significant gains in Tuesday's election – even in places that strongly supported Donald Trump last year. Four members of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives are preparing to leave their seats after winning local races. Now that election day voting is over, the next task for election officials in Pennsylvania is to officially certify the results.PA Secretary of State Al Schmidt says that process should take about 2 weeks. Health providers and emergency rooms in

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8:44

The status of SNAP benefits in Pa. And a new report:...

The Morning Agenda ·

2025/11/06

What’s the status of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - or SNAP – benefits in Pennsylvania amid the ongoing government shutdown? A new report finds that people with intellectual and developmental disabilities across Pennsylvania still face major barriers to basic health care. Penn State is preparing for potential cuts in federal funding for research, and changes to visa regulations for international students and workers. A 15-year-old boy from Mount Joy is accused of beating

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10:13

A resounding election win for Democrats. And Pa.’s...

The Morning Agenda ·

2025/11/05

Democrats resoundingly swept the contentious statewide judicial races. Republicans, backed by billionaire donor Jeffrey Yass, sought to make history with a series of votes to remove three Democratic judges from the state Supreme Court. But all three Justices, Kevin Dougherty, Christine Donohue and David Wecht, will retain their seats. Democrats also won a seat each on the state’s Superior and Commonwealth appellate courts. In Harrisburg, incumbent Wanda Williams secured another four years as

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9:51

Unprecedented spending on this Election Day. And...

The Morning Agenda ·

2025/11/04

On this Election Day, Pennsylvanians will decide whether three state Supreme Court Justices should keep their seats.The unprecedented spending and polarization this year has put off some voters. Partisan control of the court could have major implications for the 2028 presidential race, since justices might be asked to rule on election disputes, as they did in 2020. Republican lawmakers across the mid-Atlantic met in Harrisburg last week to discuss rising electricity bills. The Pennsylvania

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11:37

A deep dive: What’s at stake, in Pa.’s Supreme Court...

The Morning Agenda ·

2025/11/03

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court retention vote is unusually contentious this year. On today’s Morning Agenda, we’re going to dive into this vote from several angles and explain what’s at stake. It’s even putting Pennsylvania in the national spotlight.The leader of the national Democratic party is campaigning across the state in advance of Tuesday's elections. Reproductive health rights have become a key issue for the retention vote. How have the three justices ruled on

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11:00

Halloween headlines: Mike Tyson lobbies for legalized...

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2025/10/31

As the federal government shutdown continues, State Treasurer Stacy Garrity says she could loan the state money to cover food-stamp benefits for 2 million Pennsylvanians.Governor Josh Shapiro says her proposal isn’t a solution. Mike Tyson is best known for his career as a heavyweight boxer.But now he’s making a name for himself in the pot industry.Iron Mike is lobbying for recreational marijuana use in Pennsylvania. Another opportunity for Pennsylvania hunters opens Saturday. A family in

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10:00

How federal SNAP cuts would affect Central Pa. And...

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2025/10/30

Gov. Josh Shapiro is suing the U.S. Department of Agriculture over the agency’s pause in food aid under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or SNAP during the federal government shutdown. Julie Bancroft, the CEO of nonprofit Feeding Pennsylvania, is calling on lawmakers to continue SNAP payments. Pennsylvania officials are scrambling to address the expected rise in food insecurity.About 12% of U.S. households, or one in eight, could feel the effects of an abrupt pause to federal food

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9:49

Sen. McCormick criticizes ACA program. And “Fridays...

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2025/10/29

Pennsylvania Sen. Dave McCormick visited Harrisburg Monday and was asked about the continuing federal government shutdown and the chances for Republicans and Democrats to negotiate a solution. Last month’s announcement from the Trump administration linking Tylenol use in pregnancy to autism in children has brought renewed attention to how we research medication risks during pregnancy. The state Insurance Department is reaffirming expectations for insurers to cover the COVID-19 vaccine. Last

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5:59

The government shutdown is affecting Pennsylvanians...

The Morning Agenda ·

2025/10/28

Hundreds of thousands of Pennsylvania households rely on a federally funded utility assistance program to help them keep their homes warm each winter. But the federal government shutdown means Pennsylvania has not received the funding it needs to run this program Allies for the LGBTQ+ community say state officials should act to protect same sex marriage in Pennsylvania, in case the U-S Supreme Court takes up a case this month designed to weaken marriage equality. Penn State Athletic officials are

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7:05

A crucial deadline is approaching regarding health...

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2025/10/27

The clock is ticking for Congress to extend health care subsidies before open enrollment begins on Nov. first. The head of Pennsylvania’s health insurance marketplace is sounding the alarm. OB/GYNs and other doctors are expressing their concern over Pennsylvania State Treasurer Stacy Garrity's run for Governor. Southcentral Pennsylvania's Fall Foliage is at its peak as we head into this final week in October. State officials helped plant 700 trees along Orson run in southern York County in an

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8:00

A change in an important federal program has some...

The Morning Agenda ·

2025/10/24

Employers and entrepreneurs are reacting to President Trump declaring a change to H1B visas. In Philadelphia, City Council members are planning to strengthen the city’s plastic bag ban and impose a ten-cent fee on paper bags, but Mayor Cherelle Parker may not be on board. PennDOT and the Pennsylvania State Police observed school bus safety week with a ceremony Wednesday at the State Museum. At one Pittsburgh high school, students from all over the world speak a total of around 50 languages

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6:41

Close to four months and still no state budget. And A...

The Morning Agenda ·

2025/10/23

Pennsylvania is approaching four months without having a spending plan. The state Senate is doubling down on its effort to fund the state at last year’s levels. A consultant hired by US Steel found high-pressure water used in a maintenance procedure exceeded the valve’s pressure rating prior to a fatal explosion in August. Two workers died in the blast at the company’s Clairton Coke Works near Pittsburgh. Proposed legislation in the state Senate would ban students from using cell

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7:41

A summit on AI and medicine…and the former Penn State...

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2025/10/22

At a gathering this week in Pittsburgh, university leaders are expressing optimism about the potential of artificial intelligence to improve health care.they caution there is much work ahead to guard against the risks. If one or more of the three Pennsylvania Supreme Court justices seeking retention this fall DON’T get the approval of voters, the 7-member court could be shorthanded for two years. U-S Senator Dave McCormick of Pennsylvania is among those promoting a new federal income tax

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11:56

The science edition: Funding for Pa. hydrogen hubs...

The Morning Agenda ·

2025/10/21

Two Pennsylvania-based hydrogen hubs could be on the chopping block. A new list of clean energy projects slated for termination by the Trump administration includes the Philly-area MACH2 hydrogen hub and the Pittsburgh-based ARCH2.The projects could lose 1.7 billion dollars in federal funding. The Trump administration has reversed course and decided NOT to delay Biden-era rules limiting air pollution from the steel industry.The administration says the rules can now go into effect.The decision will

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10:02

On the move in Pa: trucking, glamping and mobile homes.

The Morning Agenda ·

2025/10/20

The trucking industry is growing nationwide, as well as in Pennsylvania.As a result, PennDOT is adding more parking spaces for trucks, across the state, in the hopes of improving safety on the road. Are you daydreaming about camping under the stars in a Pennsylvania state park?But not so sure about setting up a tent and sleeping on the ground?Now - you can consider "glamping."Pennsylvania is rolling out the glamping carpet in eight state parks. And a deeper dive... Tens of thousands of

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