Governor Josh Shapiro explains why he's not attending an upcoming White House gathering of governors.

Governor Shapiro is also pushing back after President Trump said he wants the federal government to take control of elections nationwide. Shapiro says Pennsylvania is ready to handle the midterms the way it always has -- at the local level.

Republicans in the U.S. House are pushing major election reforms as we approach the midterms. Pennsylvania Republicans passed a restrictive voting bill in the U.S. House, with Reps. Lloyd Smucker and Scott Perry supporting the bill, which now heads to the Senate. WITF’s Jordan Wilkie talks with Votebeat editor Nathaniel Rakich, who is following this story.

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Governor Josh Shapiro explains why he's not attending an upcoming White House gathering of governors.
Governor Shapiro is also pushing back after President Trump said he wants the federal government to take control of elections nationwide.&nbsp;Shapiro says Pennsylvania is ready to handle the midterms the way it always has -- at the local level.
Republicans in the U.S. House are pushing major election reforms as we approach the midterms.&nbsp;Pennsylvania Republicans passed a restrictive voting bill in the U.S. House, with Reps. Lloyd Smucker and Scott Perry supporting the bill, which now heads to the Senate.&nbsp;WITF&rsquo;s Jordan Wilkie talks with Votebeat editor Nathaniel Rakich, who is following this story.
If you're already a member of WITF's Sustaining Circle, you know how convenient it is to support programs like this. 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 <a href="https://www.witf.org/givenow">www.witf.org/givenow</a> to help build a sustainable future for WITF and public media. Thank 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 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.

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.

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.

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.

PA Headlines | Feb. 16 | How would the “Save America Act” affect voting?

Governor Josh Shapiro has unveiled his Housing Action Plan, a proposal aimed at lowering costs and building more homes across Pennsylvania. 

ICE and Border Patrol agents raided a Montgomery County home last week, detaining Jose Manuel Cordova Lopez. His family is now calling for an independent investigation into what they say was a disproportionate and traumatic show of force. 

A group of Blair County volunteers is asking for help to restore a nearby abandoned town. An area historian is leading the charge and wants to turn the now-wooded area into a historical attraction. 

The outlook for Pennsylvania's rural hospitals is grim, in the face of decreasing federal dollars and budgetary challenges.

An outbreak of avian influenza - or bird flu - is affecting 2.4 million birds in seven commercial poultry flocks in Lancaster County. 

Nearly 2,000 acres of Pennsylvania farmland is being preserved, in the state's latest round of ag preservation efforts. 

If you're already a member of WITF's Sustaining Circle, you know how convenient it is to support programs like this. 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 www.witf.org/givenow to help build a sustainable future for WITF and public media. Thank you. 

 

Governor Josh Shapiro has unveiled his Housing Action Plan, a proposal aimed at lowering costs and building more homes across Pennsylvania.&nbsp;
ICE and Border Patrol agents raided a Montgomery County home last week, detaining Jose Manuel Cordova Lopez. His family is now calling for an independent investigation into what they say was a disproportionate and traumatic show of force.&nbsp;
A group of Blair County volunteers is asking for help to restore a nearby abandoned town. An area&nbsp;historian&nbsp;is&nbsp;leading the charge&nbsp;and&nbsp;wants to turn the now-wooded area into a historical attraction.&nbsp;
The outlook for Pennsylvania's rural hospitals is grim, in the face of decreasing federal dollars and budgetary challenges.
An outbreak of avian influenza - or bird flu - is affecting 2.4 million birds in&nbsp;seven&nbsp;commercial poultry flocks in Lancaster County.&nbsp;
Nearly&nbsp;2,000&nbsp;acres&nbsp;of Pennsylvania farmland&nbsp;is&nbsp;being preserved, in the state's latest round of ag preservation efforts.&nbsp;
If you're already a member of WITF's Sustaining Circle, you know how convenient it is to support programs like this. 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 <a href="https://www.witf.org/givenow">www.witf.org/givenow</a>&nbsp;to help build a sustainable future for WITF and public media. Thank you.&nbsp;
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PA Headlines | Feb. 17 | Gov. Shapiro unveils Pa.’s first-ever Housing Action Plan. 

Governor Josh Shapiro and other Democratic governors say they're boycotting an annual bipartisan White House event next week.

Hundreds of protesters called for the restoration of a slavery exhibit at the President’s House in Philadelphia as the city battles the Trump administration in federal court.

Elected officials gathered to condemn immigration enforcement agents’ operations in the Greater Philadelphia region Wednesday – a day after federal ICE agents detained a man and reportedly broke down the door of a Montgomery County home.

The State Department of Health is encouraging students in grades one through six to submit a poster or short video for their Student Lyme Disease Prevention Art Competition.

We are headed into Valentine’s Day weekend – and maybe you’re looking for something fun to do. The Pennsylvania Tourism Office has launched an automated telephone hotline to recommend things to do in the Keystone State during the winter. The voices on the hotline even speak in Pennsylvania’s regional accents.

And we take a deep dive with WITF Music: Meet Harrisburg singer/songwriter Olivia Elizabeth Basar.

Harrisburg singer songwriter Olivia Elizabeth Basar | WITF Music

In uncertain times, our community counts on facts, not noise. Support the journalism and programming that keep you informed. Donate now at www.witf.org/givenow. And thank you. 

Governor Josh Shapiro and other Democratic governors say they're boycotting an annual bipartisan White House event next week.
Hundreds of protesters called for the restoration of a slavery exhibit at the President&rsquo;s House in Philadelphia as the city battles the Trump administration in federal court.
Elected officials gathered to condemn immigration enforcement agents&rsquo; operations in the Greater Philadelphia region Wednesday &ndash; a day after federal ICE agents detained a man and reportedly broke down the door of a Montgomery County home.
The State Department of Health is encouraging students in grades one through six to submit a poster or short video for their Student Lyme Disease Prevention Art Competition.
We are headed into Valentine&rsquo;s Day weekend &ndash; and maybe you&rsquo;re looking for something fun to do.&nbsp;The Pennsylvania Tourism Office has launched an automated telephone hotline to recommend things to do in the Keystone State during the winter.&nbsp;The voices on the hotline even speak in Pennsylvania&rsquo;s regional accents.
And we take a deep dive with WITF Music: Meet Harrisburg singer/songwriter Olivia Elizabeth Basar.
<a href="https://www.witf.org/2025/11/12/witf-music-olivia-elizabeth-basar/">Harrisburg singer songwriter Olivia Elizabeth Basar | WITF Music</a>
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> And thank you.

PA Headlines | Feb. 13 | Gov. Shapiro is boycotting a White House event.

Mammograms are typically used to scan for breast cancer, but researchers are now looking at using the imaging tests to identify early signs of cardiovascular disease in women.

Gov. Josh Shapiro traveled to northeastern PA to thank first responders for their work last week during a fire at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Dickson City. The governor also highlighted investments, including a more than $30 million grant fund to support the state’s fire departments.

Former Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey has a new position, one month after stepping down as the city’s chief executive.

The State Game Commission is adding some game for hunters as we enter the final weeks of pheasant season.

Governor Shapiro and his neighbors are filing lawsuits against each other, over a property dispute at the governor's private residence in Montgomery County.

The Hempfield School District is cutting ties with the Independence Law Center, a religious rights law firm.

Six former players on the women’s basketball team at the University of Pittsburgh are suing their coach and the school over what they call toxic coaching methods.

Did you know that if every one of WITF’s sustaining circle members gives as little as $12 more a month, we'd close the gap caused by federal funding cuts? Increase your gift at https://witf.org/increase or become a new sustaining member at www.witf.org/givenow.

And thank you!

Mammograms are typically used to scan for breast cancer, but researchers are now looking at using the imaging tests to identify early signs of cardiovascular disease in women.
Gov. Josh Shapiro traveled to northeastern PA to thank first responders for their work last week during a fire at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Dickson City.&nbsp;The governor also highlighted investments, including a more than $30 million grant fund to support the state&rsquo;s fire departments.
Former Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey has a new position, one month after stepping down as the city&rsquo;s chief executive.
The State Game Commission is adding some game for hunters as we enter the final weeks of pheasant season.
Governor Shapiro and his neighbors are filing lawsuits against each other, over a property dispute at the governor's private residence in Montgomery County.
The Hempfield School District is cutting ties with the Independence Law Center, a religious rights law firm.
Six former players on the women&rsquo;s basketball team at the University of Pittsburgh are suing their coach and the school over what they call toxic coaching methods.
Did you know that if every one of WITF&rsquo;s sustaining circle members 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 member at <a href="https://www.witf.org/givenow">www.witf.org/givenow.</a>
And thank you!

PA Headlines | Feb. 16 | How would the “Save America Act” affect voting?

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