The Morning Agenda

Apr 18 2025 100 ep. 10 mins 16
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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 Rachel McDevitt 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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Governor’s security reviewed; Community wants SCI Rockview to stay open

Apr 18 2025 8 mins  
The governor’s security is being reviewed and the community wants SCI Rockview to stay open.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former governors react to arson, Polio survivors remind people of unvaccinated consequences

Apr 17 2025 14 mins  
Former governors react to the Governor’s residence arson and polio survivors remind people of unvaccinated consequences.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Timing of arson at Governor's Mansion, mental health counseling for post-trial jury members.

Apr 16 2025 8 mins  
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Suspect in Pa. governor's residence arson denied bail; Measles in Lancaster County

Apr 15 2025 9 mins  
A Harrisburg man has been arraigned on six felony charges for allegedly setting fire to the state governor’s residence. Some state lawmakers worry the timing of the arson – during Passover – is not coincidental. Pennsylvania officials worry that President Trump’s tariff policies are making global trade more expensive, threatening local businesses and jobs, a

$10 billion to transform an old coal Pa. coal plant; Gov. Josh Shapiro calls for more money for rural hospitals

Apr 14 2025 9 mins  
The Shapiro administration is making the case for more funding to support rural hospitals. Officials in 16 states and the District of Columbia are suing the Trump administration to restore access to pandemic relief aid for schools Pennsylvania’s fire and emergency agencies are in a tough spot as costs go up and volunteer recruitment goes down. Plans for a $300 million recycli

Pa. health officials waiting on federal money; State Police get body cameras; Pa.'s state university system names new chancellor

Apr 11 2025 12 mins  
U.S. Senator Dave McCormick of Pennsylvania defended the Trump Administration on a number of issues during a recent telephone town hall. County health officials are left waiting on federal money that may not come. State Police patrol troopers at every station across the Commonwealth are now equipped with body cameras. The Landis Valley Village and Farm Museum in Lancaster County ha

Penn State students have visas revoked; Final report on West Reading chocolate factory explosion; Managing 'invisible illnesses'

Apr 10 2025 8 mins  
State Democrats joined gun-reform advocates in a plea to Republicans and to Governor Josh Shapiro.  A Dauphin County magistrate judge accused of shooting and wounding her ex-boyfriend in the head as he slept has been convicted of attempted homicide and aggravated assault charges. International students at Penn State are among those whose visas are being revoked. A Philadelphia

Lancaster County cold case resolved after 40 years; Lawmakers call for housing protections

Apr 09 2025 6 mins  
Donald Trump's tariffs have generated economic shockwaves, but U.S. Senator Dave McCormick says worried Pennsylvania voters need to give things time. Democratic state senators are calling on their Republican colleagues to help preserve access to housing. Four additional counties in northeastern and northwestern Pennsylvania have been added to the spotted lanternfly quarantine in th

Potential law change puts Pa.'s solar industry on edge; Nancy Pelosi protests in Pa.

Apr 08 2025 10 mins  
Former U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was the guest speaker at a ‘Hands Off!’ rally in Northeast Pennsylvania on Saturday. After President Donald Trump announced his plan to place tariffs on most nations, Pennsylvania’s Congressional delegation had mixed reactions. Saturday was the first day of Trout Season in Pennsylvania. The man who killed a Cumberland County

Major interest groups give millions to Pa. lawmakers. What does that buy them?

Apr 07 2025 13 mins  
Nearly 2,000 top scientists, engineers and medical researchers signed a letter saying that the Trump administration is decimating the nation’s scientific enterprise. Dauphin County Commissioner Justin Douglas is calling for a pause in deportations of Bhutanese refugees until their safety can be guaranteed upon return to Bhutan. The EPA announced it will finalize water quality