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The Morning Agenda

The Morning Agenda

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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 back. Each weekday morning, The Morning Agenda will keep you informed, amused, enlightened and up-to-date on what’s happening in central Pennsylvania and the rest of this great commonwealth. And every Friday, The Morning Agenda includes The Bright Spot, a positive news story that may have gotten lost amid the week’s news cycle.

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Giornaliero Politica e governo
  • PA Headlines | June 25 | Pride in Harrisburg: A new art exhibit highlights LGBTQ+ artists.
    Jun 25 2026

    During this Pride Month, a new exhibit aims to showcase LGBTQ+ artists throughout Harrisburg. This year, Pride Month is being celebrated as public support for the movement decreases nationally.

    Most car companies are forbidden from selling directly to consumers in Pennsylvania. Tesla Motors is the only electric vehicle manufacturer that meets the requirements of a 2014 exception to the rule. Some state lawmakers now want to level the playing field.

    Pennsylvania Democrats want to make the state’s $680 million private school choice program more accountable. The House voted this week to overhaul the state’s education tax credit programs. Representative Nikki Rivera of Lancaster says the changes would allow lawmakers to better measure their impact.

    An hour-long rally at the state Capital Tuesday took aim at Governor Josh Shapiro for his welcoming embrace of the data center industry. The event is the most recent grassroots backlash to data center development in Pennsylvania.

    A slew of parades is set for the entire Central PA region as we approach America’s 250th birthday on July 4th. One of the first parades is set for Pottsville this weekend.

    A senior executive is filing a whistleblower lawsuit against WITF’s parent company, Pennon, in Lancaster County Court. The suit by Cassie Farrelly, Pennon's senior vice president and chief impact officer, alleges misuse of funds related to its 2023 acquisition of LNP Lancaster Online.

    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.

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    11 min
  • PA Headlines | June 24 | Trump's visit to the Lehigh Valley was mostly a rally.
    Jun 24 2026

    President Donald Trump visited a Mack Trucks facility in the Lehigh Valley Tuesday. The visit was designed to shift attention to the U.S. economy in our battleground state.

    Pennsylvania lawmakers and officials have debated for years about how to regulate so-called "skill games" in businesses across the state. But state Senate Democratic leader Jay Costa says he believes lawmakers can reach agreement by a court-ordered October deadline.

    An advocacy group that targeted some Republican incumbents this spring says it will help elect GOP hopeful Stacy Garrity as governor. But the group remains controversial.

    Some Pennsylvania police departments continue coverage for families of fallen officers killed on duty. But not all do … and even where that benefit is provided, it’s subject to change - depending on union contract negotiations. A proposal in the state House would make survivor benefits permanent in all municipalities.

    For the first time since 2018, Pennsylvanians may see a gubernatorial debate. Spokespeople for incumbent Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro and Republican challenger Stacy Garrity tell our partners at Spotlight PA that the candidates are both willing to participate in at least one debate leading up to November’s general election.

    Former York City Councilwoman Toni Smith has died at the age of 92. Smith served on York City Council for 16 years and earned a reputation as a passionate advocate for her constituents.

    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.

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    8 min
  • PA Headlines | June 23 | Berks and Schuylkill’s ICE detention center plans are reportedly scrapped.
    Jun 23 2026

    The Department of Homeland Security is reportedly looking to sell the two vacant warehouses it purchased in Schuylkill and Berks counties, with the intention of converting them into ICE detention centers.

    The Shapiro Administration is touting their Agricultural Innovation Grant Program as a first-of-its-kind program in the nation. State Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding late last week toured Penn State's Fruit Research and Extension Center located in Biglerville, Adams County - one of the grant recipients.

    The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection is accepting public comment on a proposed water pollution permit for a coal mine planned for western Pennsylvania.

    Six people, including three juveniles, are charged with kidnapping... in connection with the disappearance of a Lebanon County man.

    Six years after it was created, Pennsylvania's Election Law Advisory Board is facing an uncertain future.

    Big Boy 4014, the world's largest operating steam train, is traveling through Central Pennsylvania on a 7,000-mile tour that started in California. People will be able to see Big Boy at Lebanon Station the afternoon of July 7th between 12:35 and 1:20.

    Two competitors at the Hersheypark hot-dog-eating contest on Friday qualified for Nathan's Famous international competition.

    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 monthly sustaining member today at www.witf.org/givenow.

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    9 min
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