Pennsylvania's hemp business leaders are embracing statewide calls to regulate their products in the face of an upcoming federal ban. State lawmakers expect to consider restrictions sometime this year.

And Pennsylvania’s medical marijuana industry is pushing state lawmakers to rein in hemp products that can make users high.

The Pennsylvania Game Commission is considering shifting the beginning of firearms deer season to start the week before Thanksgiving. Many hunters are against the change.

Gov. Josh Shapiro says tariffs imposed by President Trump are hurting farmers in Pennsylvania and elsewhere. During a visit to the PA Farm Show late last week, Shapiro said if it weren't for the tariffs, Trump wouldn't be providing billions in bailouts to make up for the losses farmers are experiencing.

Today is Martin Luther King Junior Day - a federal holiday honoring the Civil Rights activist. A slate of community events will be unfolding across central PA in his memory, today.

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Pennsylvania's hemp business leaders are embracing statewide calls to regulate their products in the face of an upcoming federal ban. State lawmakers expect to consider restrictions sometime this year.
And Pennsylvania&rsquo;s medical marijuana industry is pushing state lawmakers to rein in hemp products that can make users high.
The Pennsylvania Game Commission is considering shifting the beginning of firearms deer season to start the week before Thanksgiving.&nbsp;Many hunters are against the change.
Gov. Josh Shapiro says tariffs imposed by President Trump are hurting farmers in Pennsylvania and elsewhere.&nbsp;During a visit to the PA Farm Show late last week, Shapiro said if it weren't for the tariffs, Trump wouldn't be providing billions in bailouts to make up for the losses farmers are experiencing.
Today is Martin Luther King Junior Day - a federal holiday honoring the Civil Rights activist.&nbsp;A slate of community events will be unfolding across central PA in his memory, today.
In uncertain times, our community counts on facts, not noise. Support the journalism and programming that keep you informed. Donate now at <a href="https://www.witf.org/givenow">www.witf.org/givenow.</a> And 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 | Jan. 19 | Regulating Pa.’s hemp industry.

Pennsylvania Republicans want to change how the state runs Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Their effort comes as federal changes are already tightening the use of both programs statewide. 

Democrats in the state House and Senate have successfully won more public school funding in the past few state budgets — against pushback from some Republicans. Democrats will fight that same battle this year. 

During a recent visit to Northeastern PA, Governor Josh Shapiro addressed concerns about the growing number of data center proposals in Pennsylvania.  

Before the Pennsylvania Farm Show officially wrapped up late last week, state officials designated 11 farms as bicentennial and centennial farms. 

Nearly two dozen Philadelphia neighborhoods are installing new sculptures, as part of America250 PA's "Bells Across PA" project. 

Governor Shapiro's pick for a Board of Pardons vacancy is being opposed by clemency advocates.

Harrisburg City officials say a planned demolition will take place this week at the Broad Street Market's brick building damaged by fire in July of 2023. 

If you already support WITF with an ongoing monthly contribution, thank you. If every member of WITF's Sustaining Circle increased their gift by as little as $12 a month, we could close the budget gap caused by cuts in federal funding and keep this programming going strong. Increase your monthly gift today at witf.org/increase or become a new Sustaining Circle member at www.witf.org/givenow. Thank you. 

Pennsylvania Republicans want to change how the state runs Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Their effort comes as federal changes are already tightening the use of both programs statewide.&nbsp;
Democrats in the state House and Senate have successfully won more public school funding in the past few state budgets &mdash; against pushback from some Republicans. Democrats will fight that same battle this year.&nbsp;
During a recent visit to Northeastern PA, Governor Josh Shapiro addressed concerns about the growing number of data center proposals in Pennsylvania.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Before the Pennsylvania Farm Show officially wrapped up late last week, state officials designated 11 farms as bicentennial and centennial farms.&nbsp;
Nearly two dozen Philadelphia neighborhoods are installing new sculptures, as part of America250 PA's "Bells Across PA" project.&nbsp;
Governor Shapiro's pick for a Board of Pardons vacancy is being opposed by clemency advocates.
Harrisburg City officials say a planned demolition will take place this&nbsp;week at the Broad Street Market's brick building damaged by fire in July of 2023.&nbsp;
If you already support WITF with an ongoing monthly contribution, thank you. If every member of WITF's Sustaining Circle increased their gift by as little as $12 a month, we could close the budget gap caused by cuts in federal funding and keep this programming going strong. Increase your monthly gift today 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>. Thank you.&nbsp;

PA Headlines | Jan. 20 | State Budget Preview: R and D Priorities

Pennsylvania farmers and agricultural experts say they’re dealing with a mental health crisis and need more support from the state. 

A joint hearing of the state House and Senate Agriculture committees at the Pennsylvania Farm Show included testimony from Penn State researchers. 

During this week's Pennsylvania Farm Show, officials announced the awarding of more than $400,000 in state grants to benefit organizations in 33 counties that support youth seeking careers in agriculture. 

Philadelphia's elected officials are speaking out against the potential of mass ICE raids in the city.   

A recent poll finds 42% of Pennsylvania do not want data centers built in or near their community. Yet many state and local lawmakers are accepting the proliferation of data center plans across Pennsylvania, according to reporting by our partners at Spotlight PA. 

Pennsylvania is officially launching its America250 celebration county-by-county. The nearly two-week-long statewide tour through all 67 counties begins this Friday (Jan. 16) in the Philadelphia region, with ceremonies at each county's courthouse. The tour travels to Lancaster County on Saturday with ceremonies at 4 pm and onto Schuylkill County on Sunday with ceremonies at 9:30 am. 

Artists in all 67 Pennsylvania counties are researching, painting and decorating large fiberglass bell sculptures in conjunction with America250 PA festivities. We talk with a local artist, Phil George of Carlisle, to learn more about the significance of the symbols he painted on Cumberland County’s bell, now on display on the square in Carlisle. 

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. 

Pennsylvania farmers and agricultural experts say they&rsquo;re dealing with a mental health crisis and need more support from the state.&nbsp;
A joint hearing of the state House and Senate Agriculture committees at the Pennsylvania Farm Show included testimony from Penn State researchers.&nbsp;
During this week's Pennsylvania Farm Show, officials announced the awarding of more than $400,000 in state grants to benefit organizations in 33 counties that support youth seeking careers in agriculture.&nbsp;
Philadelphia's elected officials are speaking out against the potential of mass ICE raids in the city.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
A recent poll finds 42% of Pennsylvania do not want data centers built in or near their community. Yet many state and local lawmakers are accepting the proliferation of data center plans across Pennsylvania, according to&nbsp;reporting by&nbsp;our partners at Spotlight PA.&nbsp;
Pennsylvania is officially launching its America250 celebration county-by-county. The&nbsp;nearly two-week-long&nbsp;statewide tour through all 67 counties begins this Friday (Jan. 16) in the Philadelphia region, with ceremonies at each county's courthouse. The tour travels to Lancaster County on Saturday with ceremonies at 4 pm and onto Schuylkill County on Sunday with ceremonies at 9:30 am.&nbsp;
Artists in all 67 Pennsylvania counties are researching,&nbsp;painting&nbsp;and decorating large fiberglass bell sculptures&nbsp;in conjunction with America250 PA festivities. We talk with a local artist, Phil George of Carlisle, to learn more about the significance of the symbols he painted on Cumberland County&rsquo;s bell,&nbsp;now on display on the square in Carlisle.&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&nbsp;<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;

The mental health crisis facing PA’s farmers. And meet a local “Bells Across PA” artist. 

As of this week there are eight counties in northwestern Pennsylvania without a hospital where a person can give birth. Warren County is the latest addition to the region’s expanding maternity care desert.

Some public health experts worry the Trump administration's new vaccine guidelines could harm immunity from highly contagious diseases. An analysis of school vaccination data finds that vaccine rates were already declining.

A new program being developed by the Pennsylvania Department of Aging would create community-based groups to address protective services cases for older adults. The pilot program includes several central PA counties.

Police have charged an 11-year-old Perry County boy with homicide after they say he shot and killed a 42-year-old man that neighbors identify as his father.

Dina Powell McCormick, the wife of U.S. Senator Dave McCormick is the new president and vice chairman of Meta, the parent company of Facebook.

The Mike Tomlin era with the Pittsburgh Steelers is over. The longest tenured head coach in major American professional sports stepped down Tuesday after yet another quick playoff exit.

Latvia is the first country that will have to make an injury replacement for the men's hockey tournament at the Milan Cortina Olympics. Forward Eriks Mateiko was sliced by an opponent's skate blade while playing in the American Hockey League with the Hershey Bears.

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 https://witf.org/increase or become a new sustaining member at www.witf.org/givenowto help build a sustainable future for WITF and public media. Thank you.

As of this week there are eight counties in northwestern Pennsylvania without a hospital where a person can give birth.&nbsp;Warren County is the latest addition to the region&rsquo;s expanding maternity care desert.
Some public health experts worry the Trump administration's new vaccine guidelines could harm immunity from highly contagious diseases.&nbsp;An analysis of school vaccination data finds that vaccine rates were already declining.
A new program being developed by the Pennsylvania Department of Aging would create community-based groups to address protective services cases for older adults.&nbsp;The pilot program includes several central PA counties.
Police have charged an 11-year-old Perry County boy with homicide after they say he shot and killed a 42-year-old man that neighbors identify as his father.
Dina Powell McCormick, the wife of U.S. Senator Dave McCormick is the new president and vice chairman of Meta, the parent company of Facebook.
The Mike Tomlin era with the Pittsburgh Steelers is over.&nbsp;The longest tenured head coach in major American professional sports stepped down Tuesday after yet another quick playoff exit.
Latvia is the first country that will have to make an injury replacement for the men's hockey tournament at the Milan Cortina Olympics.&nbsp;Forward Eriks Mateiko&nbsp;was sliced by an opponent's skate blade while playing in the American Hockey League with the Hershey Bears.
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 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.

PA Headlines | Jan. 19 | Regulating Pa.’s hemp industry.

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