One question led to Republican Stacy Garrity winning Trump’s endorsement in Pennsylvania governor’s race

It took answering just one question for Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity to secure President Donald Trump’s coveted endorsement in this year’s governor's race. That’s according to an audio recording obtained by W-I-T-F of Garrity recounting the story at a Republican fundraiser.

Gov. Shapiro, Pennsylvania officials look to curb harshest bird flu outbreak in decades

State officials are looking to curb Pennsylvania's ongoing outbreak of bird flu — the worst it’s  seen in decades.

Pa. sheriff called on to end ICE partnership in ‘refugee capital’

Lancaster’s sheriff is facing public pressure to end his office’s cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement.  WITF’s Jordan Wilkie reports that in the city widely known as America’s refugee capital, residents want ICE out. 

Public access to Pennsylvania officials’ AI conversations may be limited, after agency ruling

Many state employees’ conversations with artificial intelligence will likely remain shielded from public view — following a ruling this month from Pennsylvania’s open records agency. 

Full interview with Nathaniel Rakich

Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives are pushing major election reforms before the midterms. WITF’s Jordan Wilkie talks with Votebeat editor Nathaniel Rakich who is following this story.

Republicans pass restrictive voting bill in U.S. House

Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives are pushing major election reforms before the midterms. WITF’s Jordan Wilkie spoke with Votebeat managing editor Nathaniel Rakich about the bill and why Republicans are trying to push this long-shot bill now. 

WITF Music: Olivia Elizabeth Basar

Harrisburg singer-songwriter Olivia Elizabeth Basar stopped by the studio to perform two songs and talk about the difficulty she had in just getting started.

Lieutenant Governor hopeful Jason Richey gains Pennsylvania GOP support before primary

The state Republican Party is throwing its weight behind western Pennsylvania attorney Jason Richey in his bid for lieutenant governor.

Governor hopeful Stacy Garrity says she’d work with Trump administration on Pennsylvania’s elections

Republican gubernatorial candidate Stacy Garrity says she would cooperate with President Donald Trump’s administration in running Pennsylvania’s elections.

Pa. Congressman Lloyd Smucker sues local newspaper, claiming defamation

Republican Congressman Lloyd Smucker of Lancaster and York counties is suing Lancaster’s newspaper.  WITF’s Jordan Wilkie reports Smucker is seeking $250,000 in damages.