Midstate Congressman Lloyd Smucker is emerging as an early favorite to be elected the next leader of the influential House Budget Committee.

Without fanfare, Pennsylvania has decided to limit access to popular weight-loss drugs like Ozempic for residents covered by the state's Medicaid plans.

A federal judge in Boston has ordered the government to restore Medicaid funding to health care centers that also provide reproductive health care for women, including abortions.

President Trump plans to visit Pennsylvania this week to highlight his effort to reduce inflation.

Newly introduced legislation would require specialized teams to examine why older Pennsylvanians die during open abuse and neglect investigations.

Legislation approved by the state House recognizes the link between good nutrition and recovery from serious diseases.

And a deeper dive:

This year, President Trump pushed through new subsidies for coal mining in his effort to boost coal and steel production in the US. But as the case of one proposed mine in Pennsylvania shows, people who live near them aren't always on board.

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Midstate Congressman Lloyd Smucker is emerging as an early favorite to be elected the next leader of the influential House Budget Committee.
Without fanfare, Pennsylvania has decided to limit access to popular weight-loss drugs like Ozempic for residents covered by the state's Medicaid plans.
A federal judge in Boston has ordered the government to restore Medicaid funding to health care centers that also provide reproductive health care for women, including abortions.
President Trump plans to visit Pennsylvania this week to highlight his effort to reduce inflation.
Newly introduced legislation would require specialized teams to examine why older Pennsylvanians die during open abuse and neglect investigations.
Legislation approved by the state House recognizes the link between good nutrition and recovery from serious diseases.
And a deeper dive:
This year, President Trump pushed through new subsidies for coal mining in his effort to boost coal and steel production in the US. But as the case of one proposed mine in Pennsylvania shows, people who live near them aren't always on board.
In uncertain times, our community counts on facts, not noise. Support the journalism and programming that keep you informed. Donate now at
&nbsp;<a href="https://www.witf.org/givenow">www.witf.org/givenow.</a>

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Sometimes, your mornings are just too busy to catch the news beyond a headline or two. Don&rsquo;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&rsquo;s happening in central Pennsylvania and the rest of this great commonwealth.

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 Tim Lambert 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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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.

Sometimes, your mornings are just too busy to catch the news beyond a headline or two. Don&rsquo;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&rsquo;s happening in central Pennsylvania and the rest of this great commonwealth.&nbsp;The Morning Agenda &mdash; where our only agenda is you.

A Midstate Congressman is a contender to chair influential House Budget Committee. And a Pa. coal mine controversy.

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 lots and driveways are already seeing tons of salt being spread to alleviate icy, snowy conditions. But there are environmental impacts.

A brick wall collapsed Monday at Harrisburg's Broad Street Market. The wall was part of the brick market house damaged by a July 2023 fire.

A dozen Starbucks employees were arrested while they were striking outside the company's largest distribution center located in York County, Monday.

York County Commissioners are expected to vote Wednesday morning on a revised budget plan.

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Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday says he&rsquo;ll defend the state&rsquo;s artificial intelligence laws in court &mdash; even if that means challenging Donald Trump&rsquo;s administration. Sunday&rsquo;s threat is a rare push back against Trump from the first-term Republican.
Across Pennsylvania, our roadways, parking lots and driveways are already seeing tons of salt being spread to alleviate icy, snowy conditions.&nbsp;But there are environmental impacts.
A brick wall collapsed Monday at Harrisburg's Broad Street Market.&nbsp;The wall was part of the brick market house damaged by a July 2023 fire.
A dozen Starbucks employees were arrested while they were striking outside the company's largest distribution center located in York County, Monday.
York County Commissioners are expected to vote Wednesday morning on a revised budget plan.
If you're already a member of WITF's Sustaining Circle, you know how convenient it is to support programs like the Morning Agenda. By increasing your monthly gift, you can help WITF close the budget gap left by the loss of federal funding. Visit us online at witf.org/increase or become a new Sustaining Circle member at
&nbsp;<a href="https://www.witf.org/givenow">www.witf.org/givenow.</a>

AG Dave Sunday defends state AI regs – against Trump admin.’s federal AI regs. And a new study: How road salt impacts Pa. waterways.

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 program in an effort to bolster the rural doctor workforce. Here’s how it works: Residents start at UPMC Williamsport before transferring to either UPMC Wellsboro or UPMC Cole in Coudersport. Both locations are in Pennsylvania’s northern tier known as the Pennsylvania Wilds region.

In Cumberland County, an 80-year-old woman was found dead after a house fire early Sunday morning, according to the Cumberland County Coroner's Office.

State officials discovered a month's worth of mail wasn't sent by a government-contracted mail house over the past month. The backlog of mail totals 3.4 million letters, including notices of SNAP eligibility and health benefit information, as well as driver’s license and vehicle registration renewal invitations from PennDOT.

Pennsylvania lawmakers could end the year with the lowest number of new laws in at least a decade. That's due to split government, heightened partisanship, and the concentration of power in the hands of legislative leaders, according to reporting by our partners at Spotlight PA.

Sunday marked the beginning of Hanukkah. The city of Lancaster and the Jewish Community Alliance of Lancaster hosted a menorah lighting in Penn Square.

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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 program in an effort to bolster the rural doctor workforce.&nbsp;Here&rsquo;s how it works:&nbsp;Residents start at UPMC Williamsport before transferring to either UPMC Wellsboro or UPMC Cole in Coudersport.&nbsp;Both locations are in Pennsylvania&rsquo;s northern tier known as the Pennsylvania Wilds region.
In Cumberland County, an 80-year-old woman was found dead after a house fire early Sunday morning, according to the Cumberland County Coroner's Office.
State officials discovered a month's worth of mail wasn't sent by a government-contracted mail house over the past month.&nbsp;The backlog of mail totals 3.4 million letters, including notices of SNAP eligibility and health benefit information, as well as driver&rsquo;s license and vehicle registration renewal invitations from PennDOT.
Pennsylvania lawmakers could end the year with the lowest number of new laws in at least a decade.&nbsp;That's due to split government, heightened partisanship, and the concentration of power in the hands of legislative leaders, according to reporting by our partners at Spotlight PA.
Sunday marked the beginning of Hanukkah.&nbsp;The city of Lancaster and the Jewish Community Alliance of Lancaster hosted a menorah lighting in Penn Square.
Did you know that if every sustaining circle member gives as little as $12 more a month, we'd close the gap caused by federal funding cuts? Increase your gift at <a href="https://witf.org/increase">https://witf.org/increase</a> or become a new Sustaining Circle member at <a href="https://www.witf.org/givenow">www.witf.org/givenow.</a>

 Pa. ramps up tuberculosis prevention. And UPMC bolsters Pa.’s rural doctor supply.

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.

Many healthcare providers are now using generative AI tools to take notes during visits. Health systems say it is saving doctors a lot of time and allowing them to focus more on their patients.

A former Lebanon doctor was sentenced to a minimum of 8 months in prison for sexually assaulting pediatric patients between 1999 and 2001.

Ryan Crosswell, a former federal prosecutor, is running for one of Pennsylvania's seats in Congress.

A judge in Philadelphia’s federal appeals court is facing an ethics complaint after attending the president’s rally in the Poconos last week.

A Lancaster County teacher is named the 2026 National Language Teacher of the Year.

If you're already a member of WITF's Sustaining Circle, you know how convenient it is to support programs like The Morning Agenda. By increasing your monthly gift, you can help WITF close the budget gap left by the loss of federal funding. Visit us online at witf.org/increase or become a new sustaining member at www.witf.org/givenow.

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.&nbsp;Pediatricians here in Pennsylvania say this could undo decades of progress in preventing the disease in young kids.
Many healthcare providers are now using generative AI tools to take notes during visits.&nbsp;Health systems say it is saving doctors a lot of time and allowing them to focus more on their patients.
A former Lebanon doctor was sentenced to a minimum of 8 months in prison for sexually assaulting pediatric patients between 1999 and 2001.
Ryan Crosswell, a former federal prosecutor, is running for one of Pennsylvania's seats in Congress.
A judge in Philadelphia&rsquo;s federal appeals court is facing an ethics complaint after attending the president&rsquo;s rally in the Poconos last week.
A Lancaster County teacher is named the 2026 National Language Teacher of the Year.
If you're already a member of WITF's Sustaining Circle, you know how convenient it is to support programs like The Morning Agenda. By increasing your monthly gift, you can help WITF close the budget gap left by the loss of federal funding. Visit us online at witf.org/increase or become a new sustaining member at <a href="https://www.witf.org/givenow">www.witf.org/givenow.</a>

A Midstate Congressman is a contender to chair influential House Budget Committee. And a Pa. coal mine controversy.

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