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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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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...

The Morning Agenda ·

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...

The Morning Agenda ·

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...

The Morning Agenda ·

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...

The Morning Agenda ·

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...

The Morning Agenda ·

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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9:48

Arts, music & culture: A preview of Ken Burns’ new...

The Morning Agenda ·

2025/10/17

The filmmaker Ken Burns came to the Philadelphia area late last week for a sneak peek of his new documentary about the American Revolution. The Philadelphia Museum of Art has changed its name.It is now known as the Philadelphia Art Museum. And a deeper dive. Red dirt country” is a rootsy style of country music originating in Oklahoma and Texas, known for its down-to-earth sound and storytelling.Cody Tyler of Reading describes his music as “black dirt country” since it’s

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7:36

Public media stations make news of their own in Pa....

The Morning Agenda ·

2025/10/16

WPSU-TV and radio will become part of Philadelphia-based WHYY, under a plan Penn State trustees unanimously approved Monday. There is also news affecting this media organization.Ron Hetrick, President and CEO of WITF, on Monday announced his resignation, effective immediately. Thousands of student teachers statewide are without pay as they wait for Pennsylvania lawmakers to agree on a budget. State officials are reminding Pennsylvanians we are now in the fall wildfire season.The Department of

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12:55

Cody Balmer pleads guilty. And Lancaster proposes...

The Morning Agenda ·

2025/10/15

The man accused of an arson attack on the Pennsylvania governor's residence in April pleaded guilty Tuesday at attempted murder and other charges. Today’s program is also a deep dive into how one local government is establishing an ordinance for future data centers. Chris Reber of our sister newsroom at LNP | Lancaster Online is in conversation with WITF’s Karen Hendricks to explain how Lancaster City officials are developing the rules – which will be submitted to the Lancaster

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14:10

A mail-in ballot snafu. And the late state budget is...

The Morning Agenda ·

2025/10/14

Election Day is three weeks from today in Pennsylvania, on Tuesday, November 4th.And there’s a snafu with some mail-in ballots in Luzerne County. More than half of Penn State’s staff say they don’t have confidence in senior leadership. That’s according to a newly released staff satisfaction survey. The Trump administration is asking the University of Pennsylvania and eight other schools to make drastic changes in the way they operate, in exchange for access to federal grants,

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11:13

New polling shows strong support for Gov. Shapiro....

The Morning Agenda ·

2025/10/13

A new Franklin and Marshall College Poll shows fewer Pennsylvania voters support Donald Trump’s handling of the economy. Meantime, Pennsylvania is in its fourth month without a state budget, and that subject was covered in Franklin and Marshall’s poll as well. And we have poll results in one additional area.Gov. Josh Shapiro continues to earn solid marks from Pennsylvania voters, according to the new Franklin and Marshall Poll. You can hear more from Berwood Yost on the October F&M

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