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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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Pa. election conspiracist, now in fed role, undermines American elections integrity, says experts. Plus: Kipona violence. And a cool season at Coudersport Ice Mine.
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Sep 03, 2025 |
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Federal rollbacks – on vaccines and air pollution – affect Pa. And a WWII sailor is laid to rest in Pa.
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Sep 02, 2025 |
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GOP/D balance shifting in Pa. And Steamtown celebrates 30th birthday.
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Aug 29, 2025 |
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No pass from Pa. teachers, on state budget impasse. And hoax calls mar new semester’s start.
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Aug 28, 2025 |
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Gov. Shapiro says budget stalemate is deliberate GOP ploy. Mastriano may run. And a feel-good story from the Little League World Series.
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Aug 27, 2025 |
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Pennsylvanians protest at ICE facility. And PA farmers protest cuts to climate change projects.
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Aug 26, 2025 |
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The education edition: A new report finds mold, lead in PA schools. What declining enrollment means for districts, colleges and communities.
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Aug 25, 2025 |
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AG Dave Sunday implements a diversion program. And a deep dive with middle school podcasters.
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Aug 22, 2025 |
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Shapiro pushes back on Trump’s pledge to limit mail-in voting. And health insurance is soaring.
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Aug 21, 2025 |
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Garrity makes a run for PA governor – and a fellow Republican isn’t happy. And the in-home care industry is hurting.
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Aug 20, 2025 |
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Pa. LGBTQ+ call center picks up where federal funding ends. And 2026 election prep: rural voters.
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Aug 19, 2025 |
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Tariffs are impacting your morning coffee. And a deep dive at U.S. Steel’s Clairton Coke Works.
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Aug 18, 2025 |
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Banning toxic PFAS from firefighting foam. And is the "Big Beautiful Bill" helping ag?
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Aug 15, 2025 |
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Despite Senate GOP action, state budget impasse continues. And could data centers stress PA's water supply?
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Aug 14, 2025 |
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Redistricting won’t be happening in Pa. And a deep dive into Crimestoppers.
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Aug 13, 2025 |
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Explosion at U.S. Steel near Pittsburgh. No state budget (yet). And no more Solar for All.
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Aug 12, 2025 |
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An ICE death. A Purple Heart, returned. And a deep dive: Religious justification for Trump policies.
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Aug 11, 2025 |
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A deadly rampage leaves two state police troopers wounded. And issues tied to the late state budget.
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Aug 08, 2025 |
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Gov. Shapiro calls on U.S. leaders to help the hungry in Gaza. And a Central Pa. Spanish public media station faces funding cuts.
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Aug 07, 2025 |
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Bracing for higher electric bills. And a Central Pa. chamber joins a nationwide movement.
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Aug 06, 2025 |
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The RR Edition: A Pa. congressman pushes the Railway Safety Act of 2025. And Altoona eyes a proposed rail merger.
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Aug 05, 2025 |
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Why some opposed Sunday hunting in Pa. There's an official America250PA beer. And a deep dive with America250 PA’s exec. director.
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Aug 04, 2025 |
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PA economy loses $100M due to federal research cuts. And a Friday feel-good deep-dive WITF Music feature.
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Aug 01, 2025 |
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Saving PA’s rural healthcare. And a deep dive: How’s PA’s solar industry?
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Jul 31, 2025 |
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Mennonite Action Lancaster returns from West Bank. And AG Sunday sues, after one of the largest gas leaks in U.S. history, in W. Pa.
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Jul 30, 2025 |
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New PA study recommends composting “call to action.” And transportation is one of the hold-ups in state budget stalemate.
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Jul 29, 2025 |
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Electric bills are headed up. And a deep dive into York’s connections to America250.
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Jul 28, 2025 |
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FEMA axes 40 PA flood & disaster prevention projects. And PA gaming revenue surges.
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Jul 25, 2025 |
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Steel, coal and tax credits. Canceled concert controversy. And a deep dive into trans politics.
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Jul 24, 2025 |
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Nitazenes are the new opioids. And Temple addresses rural dentistry in PA.
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Jul 23, 2025 |
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Forever chemicals are in 18% of PA’s wells. And PSU acquires a notorious frat house.
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Jul 22, 2025 |
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Cuts to USAID. PASSHE Tuition increases. And the Cumberland Valley preps for America250.
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Jul 21, 2025 |
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Congress rolls back $1.1 billion in public media funding. “No tax on tips.” And front license plates in PA?
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Jul 18, 2025 |
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Bonus Edition: The Senate approves cuts to public media. And VP Vance visits NEPA.
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Jul 17, 2025 |
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$26 billion being invested in midstate data centers. And two efforts to retool PA property taxes.
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Jul 17, 2025 |
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The state budget process has a pulse. And Gov. Shapiro sues the Trump admin. over education funding.
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Jul 16, 2025 |
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PEMA calls on FEMA to rethink proposed changes. And a former PA dishware factory cleanup.
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Jul 15, 2025 |
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Results from PA’s America in One Room deliberative forum. And Lancaster Co’s America250 events kick off this summer.
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Jul 14, 2025 |
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Concern for the future of PA's rural healthcare. And a feel-good Friday WITF Music Feature.
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Jul 11, 2025 |
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New PA law extends “best by” grocery dates for donations. And UPenn researchers turn toxic fungus into potential cancer treatment.
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Jul 10, 2025 |
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A 150-year ban on Sunday hunting in PA, reversed. And a new PA board for largescale electricity projects.
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Jul 09, 2025 |
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Medicaid cuts impact PA nursing homes. And the state offers a helping hand to Steelton.
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Jul 08, 2025 |
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Alleviating healthcare shortages in PA. And how Gettysburg and Adams County are gearing up for America250.
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Jul 07, 2025 |
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A game-changer for PA renters. And puppies provide stress relief to summer travelers in PA.
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Jul 03, 2025 |
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Gov. Shapiro and PA Dems blast Pres. Trump and GOP spending plan. And protesters rally against UPMC.
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Jul 02, 2025 |
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It may be weeks until we have a state budget. And grant requests surge at foundations funding science research.
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Jul 01, 2025 |
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Business taxes, skill-game taxes debated—but no state budget. And Visit Hershey & Harrisburg gears up for America250.
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Jun 30, 2025 |
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In Harrisburg, we have protests, but no state budget. And a restart at Three Mile Island.
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Jun 27, 2025 |
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GOP frontrunners for the next PA governor’s race. And a bill related to Naloxone speeds through Harrisburg.
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Jun 26, 2025 |
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PSU plays a role in Chile’s new Rubin Observatory. And UPMC stops gender-affirming care for transgender patients.
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Jun 25, 2025 |
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A literacy epidemic hits PA. And “No Corporate Crooks” bill introduced by a PA congressman.
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Jun 24, 2025 |
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An innovative inmate hospice program in PA. And a deep dive into PA’s Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) - the first of its kind in the nation.
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Jun 23, 2025 |
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U.S. Steel and Nippon Steel make an historic steel deal. And PA gears up for America250.
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Jun 20, 2025 |
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The Governor’s public transportation plan gets a green light. PA water providers reduce PFAs. And Central PA celebrates Juneteenth.
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Jun 19, 2025 |
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Lawmakers want to ban AI in political ads. And a Penn State board member is ousted.
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Jun 18, 2025 |
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Federal cuts to clean energy could devastate PA businesses. Yet Sen. Dave McCormick says the future of PA’s power production is bright.
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Jun 17, 2025 |
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“Deliberative Polling” comes to PA. And deep dives into the world of ticks and cicadas.
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Jun 16, 2025 |
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PA rallies this week, with more on tap this weekend. And the PA House wants to boost the minimum wage, allow Sunday hunting.
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Jun 13, 2025 |
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New “data dashboard” improves PA election transparency. And Perry Co. grocer says federal cuts would hurt SNAP families and farmers.
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Jun 12, 2025 |
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Amazon invests $20 billion in PA. And could rideshare fees give PA mass transit a lift?
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Jun 11, 2025 |
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PA lawmakers hash out cyber school reforms. And Cumberland Co. receives an award from the U.S. Army.
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Jun 10, 2025 |
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Hunger is a “silent epidemic” in PA. And 100 Nights of Taps is underway in Gettysburg.
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Jun 09, 2025 |
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Governor Shapiro sues the USDA . The PA Senate wants to utilize leftover campaign money for community good. And imagining Harrisburg's Old Eighth Ward, a century ago.
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Jun 06, 2025 |
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PA lawmakers deal with "vexatious requesters." And are river otters making a comeback in PA?
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Jun 05, 2025 |
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Where do PA’s U.S. Senators stand on the federal budget? And Harrisburg is the first PA school district to exit receivership, ever.
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Jun 04, 2025 |
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PA cancer survivors protest proposed Medicaid cuts. And how USAID's dismantling is affecting PA researchers.
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Jun 03, 2025 |
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Addressing PA college students' mental health. And accolades for a Gettysburg College professor's book on Yellowstone.
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Jun 02, 2025 |
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NEPA Congressman defends Trump's cuts. And the latest on REGGI.
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May 30, 2025 |
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Tracking PA’s blighted properties. And a new PA trail, accessible to all.
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May 29, 2025 |
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Will our electricity grid withstand hot summer predictions? And a WWII airman will be laid to rest in PA.
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May 28, 2025 |
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Probing the arson attack on the Governor’s Residence. And a new PA camping option.
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May 27, 2025 |
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An advocacy center for older adults is the first-of-its-kind. And reforesting a former PA mine.
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May 22, 2025 |
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Primary Election Day recap. Protecting PA communities from hospital closures. And “Go Birds” takes on new meaning at World Series of Birding.
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May 21, 2025 |
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Lawsuit filed in PA targets Elon Musk. And it's Primary Election Day in PA.
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May 20, 2025 |
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Activists aim to oust PA Supreme Court justices. And bright spots amid PA's #49 rank for renewable energy.
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May 19, 2025 |
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Gov. Shapiro warns Medicaid cuts would hurt PA. A 4th of July parade is nixed. And a Friday WITF Music feature.
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May 16, 2025 |
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Penn State York and Mont Alto slated for closure. In a political twist, Voter ID support falls apart.
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May 15, 2025 |
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Meet a Lebanon Co. voter casting her 82nd election ballot. And PA lawmakers focus on improving truancy in PA schools.
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May 14, 2025 |
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A new bill seeks to revive PA's aging steel industry. And a nonprofit training Pennsylvanians in skilled outdoor jobs loses federal funding.
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May 13, 2025 |
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Penn State gears up to commercialize its research. And a deep dive with Pennsylvania's state forest fire protection chief.
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May 12, 2025 |
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Voter ID bill moves forward in PA. And PA wants to preserve historical records .
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May 09, 2025 |
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PA Senate passes bill to ban transgender athletes. And the Michaux forest fires are contained.
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May 08, 2025 |
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Advocates for veterans rally against potential cuts to the VA. And Krasner says the Constitution is clear.
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May 07, 2025 |
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Facts about voter ID requirements. Philly faces repercussions. And we say goodbye to Rachel McDevitt.
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May 06, 2025 |
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Driven by data, PA plugs into surging electricity demand. And a voter registration investigation is ongoing.
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May 05, 2025 |
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PA lawmakers explore privatizing mass transit. Real deadline for Real ID. And Philly cuts emissions by a third.
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May 02, 2025 |
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Gov. Shapiro wants to triple state funding for mass transit. And details of the Eagles’ visit to the White House.
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May 01, 2025 |
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A reversal for international students. And in Michaux State Forest, more than 150 firefighters continue to battle two wildfires.
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Apr 30, 2025 |
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PA’s data privacy bill expands and a coal mine expands—underneath the PA Turnpike
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Apr 29, 2025 |
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Steady progress on Michaux wildfires. Bhutanese refugees, former PA residents, now stateless. And Harrisburg’s Bishop reflects on Pope Francis’ legacy.
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Apr 28, 2025 |
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RFK Jr's autism comments spark outcry from PA lawmakers--including two who are autistic. And PA lawmakers take on highly-processed foods, dyes and chemicals.
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Apr 25, 2025 |
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Central PA's air quality gets worse and laundromats... for healthcare
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Apr 24, 2025 |
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Real ID deadline two weeks away and Tariffs may turn shoppers towards thrift stores
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Apr 23, 2025 |
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Bishop of Harrisburg remembers Pope Francis as a shepherd and good news for Central PA's drought on this Earth Day
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Apr 22, 2025 |
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A security expert evaluates the Governor’s Residence And Penn State closures to be announced in a month
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Apr 21, 2025 |
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Governor’s security reviewed; Community wants SCI Rockview to stay open
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Apr 18, 2025 |
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Former governors react to arson, Polio survivors remind people of unvaccinated consequences
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Apr 17, 2025 |
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Timing of arson at Governor's Mansion, mental health counseling for post-trial jury members.
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Apr 16, 2025 |
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Suspect in Pa. governor's residence arson denied bail; Measles in Lancaster County
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Apr 15, 2025 |
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$10 billion to transform an old coal Pa. coal plant; Gov. Josh Shapiro calls for more money for rural hospitals
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Apr 14, 2025 |