The Morning Agenda
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. The Morning Agenda — where our only agenda is you.Social links:
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A $150 million expansion project launches in Lancaster County. And a remarkable story of cancer recovery this holiday season.
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 Cong…
09:33
Emergency medical supplies—by drone? And a breakdown of $14 million in state grants headed to community projects across Pa.
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 …
09:38
Trump admin. proposes environmental changes that would affect Pa. waterways and (in a deep dive) its hellbenders.
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 ap…
13:00
TMI reopening fits into Trump’s energy and AI agenda. Avian flu is likely back. And PSP Commissioner heads to the FBI.
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 Inf…
09:15
JD Vance touts rosy economy in Pa. Lawmakers change unemployment in Pa. And Philly paints “Bells Across PA.”
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 lawmake…
10:00
AG Dave Sunday defends state AI regs – against Trump admin.’s federal AI regs. And a new study: How road salt impacts Pa. waterways.
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…
07:37
Pa. ramps up tuberculosis prevention. And UPMC bolsters Pa.’s rural doctor supply.
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 p…
07:20
Pa. pediatricians react to new Hepatitis B vaccine recommendations. And a deep dive: AI in your doctor’s office.
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. Ma…
10:16
Trump admin. rolls back fuel efficiency. How did a terror suspect get a Pa. driver’s license? And PSU faculty begin unionization process.
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. Fed…
10:44
Gov. Shapiro calls on all political leaders to condemn all political violence. And Pres. Trump's NEPA speech draws both support and protest.
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' me…
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