A new state House measure aims to address concerns over workers who have been misclassified as independent contractors in Pennsylvania. 

Governor Josh Shapiro is trying to drum up support for his proposed investment in agriculture innovations -- a week before the budget deadline.

Pennsylvania is getting another $29 million in federal funding to clean up abandoned mines. 

More than 200 Democrats have had a chance to hear First Lady Jill Biden speak in Lancaster County.

Second gentleman Douglas Emhoff and Governor. Josh Shapiro are among the dignitaries marking the groundbreaking of a new structure replacing the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh. 

The defending AHL champion Hershey Bears have moved within a victory of their record-extending 13th Calder Cup title.

A new state House measure aims to address concerns over workers who have been misclassified as independent contractors in Pennsylvania. 
Governor Josh Shapiro is trying to drum up support for his proposed investment in agriculture innovations -- a week before the budget deadline.
Pennsylvania is getting another $29 million in federal funding to clean up abandoned mines. 
More than 200 Democrats have had a chance to hear First Lady Jill Biden speak in Lancaster County.
Second gentleman Douglas Emhoff and Governor. Josh Shapiro are among the dignitaries marking the groundbreaking of a new structure replacing the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh. 
The defending AHL champion Hershey Bears have moved within a victory of their record-extending 13th Calder Cup title.

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.

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 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. 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’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. The Morning Agenda — where our only agenda is you.

Move to address workers misclassified in Pa. as independent contractors; Hershey on verge of claiming 13th Calder Cup title

Work by state lawmakers to complete a new budget is on track to blow through Monday’s start of the new fiscal year.

The state Senate Education Committee is advancing a plan targeting cell phones in schools. If enacted, it would fund a pilot program requiring students’ phones to be locked up.

State House Republicans are trying to advance at least one part of a package of legislation concerning antisemitism in schools. It would require schools to post any curriculum they have regarding the Holocaust.

The Hemmings Motor News Great Race gets vintage and antique cars out of garages and museums and back on the road. Hundreds of spectators lined downtown Lewisburg to watch as the annual race passed through Union County.

Hunting on Sundays in Pennsylvania would be greatly expanded under a proposal that received approval from the state House.

A 9-year-old Amish girl is dead after a horse pulled her down a road in in Lancaster County.

Each week, as part of our commitment to transparency in our journalism, Scott Blanchard, WITF’s director of journalism, takes us behind the scenes to pull back the curtain on editorial decisions, discussions or approaches.

Work by state lawmakers to complete a new budget is on track to blow through Monday’s start of the new fiscal year.
The state Senate Education Committee is advancing a plan targeting cell phones in schools. If enacted, it would fund a pilot program requiring students’ phones to be locked up.
State House Republicans are trying to advance at least one part of a package of legislation concerning antisemitism in schools. It would require schools to post any curriculum they have regarding the Holocaust.
The Hemmings Motor News Great Race gets vintage and antique cars out of garages and museums and back on the road. Hundreds of spectators lined downtown Lewisburg to watch as the annual race passed through Union County.
Hunting on Sundays in Pennsylvania would be greatly expanded under a proposal that received approval from the state House.
A 9-year-old Amish girl is dead after a horse pulled her down a road in in Lancaster County.
Each week, as part of our commitment to transparency in our journalism, Scott Blanchard, WITF’s director of journalism, takes us behind the scenes to pull back the curtain on editorial decisions, discussions or approaches.

Blowing past the Pa. budget deadline; Calls to lock up Pa. students' phones in schools, expand Sunday hunting

The union that represents about 2,500 Penn State employees has voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike. 

State lawmakers are starting to debate Governor Josh Shapiro’s proposal to increase renewable energy. Shapiro wants 35 percent of electricity to come from clean sources by 2035. 

The  state House is sending a proposal to the Senate to require insurance to cover speech therapy for children who stutter.

A 49-year-old bishop from western Pennsylvania has become the youngest person ever elected as leader of the Episcopal Church. 

A midstate county is using state grant money to improve voting booths and privacy at the polls.

A Northumberland County police department could soon put fencing around its headquarters.

The state police are taking steps to help people with autism when they are interacting with law enforcement.

The union that represents about 2,500 Penn State employees has voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike. 
State lawmakers are starting to debate Governor Josh Shapiro’s proposal to increase renewable energy. Shapiro wants 35 percent of electricity to come from clean sources by 2035. 
The  state House is sending a proposal to the Senate to require insurance to cover speech therapy for children who stutter.
A 49-year-old bishop from western Pennsylvania has become the youngest person ever elected as leader of the Episcopal Church. 
A midstate county is using state grant money to improve voting booths and privacy at the polls.
A Northumberland County police department could soon put fencing around its headquarters.
The state police are taking steps to help people with autism when they are interacting with law enforcement.

Proposal to require insurance to cover speech therapy for children who stutter; Pennsylvanian youngest elected to lead Episcopal Church

An investigation has traced bomb threats that led to parts of downtown Lancaster being evacuated to Nigeria. The incidents occurred on the day of a planned Drag Queen Story Hour at Lancaster Public Library.

Most workers in Pennsylvania don’t get paid time off to become caregivers when their loved ones get sick. A proposal is making its way through the state legislature to help workers fill the gap in their paycheck. 

The state House has voted to ensure access to contraceptives in Pennsylvania -- with bipartisan support.

The state  House is making a move to stop foreign influence in state politics Lawmakers are targeting dark money.

The head of the National Transportation Safety Board says Norfolk Southern repeatedly tried to interfere with the investigation into derailment near the Ohio-Pennsylvania border.

Another midstate school district is adding the religious rights law firm Independence Law Center as special counsel. The Elizabethtown Area school board has voted 8-1 in favor of the move.

An investigation has traced bomb threats that led to parts of downtown Lancaster being evacuated to Nigeria. The incidents occurred on the day of a planned Drag Queen Story Hour at Lancaster Public Library.
Most workers in Pennsylvania don’t get paid time off to become caregivers when their loved ones get sick. A proposal is making its way through the state legislature to help workers fill the gap in their paycheck. 
The state House has voted to ensure access to contraceptives in Pennsylvania -- with bipartisan support.
The state  House is making a move to stop foreign influence in state politics Lawmakers are targeting dark money.
The head of the National Transportation Safety Board says Norfolk Southern repeatedly tried to interfere with the investigation into derailment near the Ohio-Pennsylvania border.
Another midstate school district is adding the religious rights law firm Independence Law Center as special counsel. The Elizabethtown Area school board has voted 8-1 in favor of the move.

Move to address workers misclassified in Pa. as independent contractors; Hershey on verge of claiming 13th Calder Cup title

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