Podcasts about governor josh shapiro

Harrisburg's Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts is facing financial headwinds. Leadership says the science and arts center has 10 years of financial runway left, worst-case scenario.One person is dead and two Pennsylvania State Police officers are injured following a plane crash Wednesday night in Cumberland County. Corporal Bryce Corman and Trooper Jason Mills are in stable condition and expected to be okay. We have an update on this violent crash.Earlier this week, Governor Josh Shapiro signed an executive order to force data center developers to comply with his standards for the industry. Ahead of the signing, Shapiro mentioned his visit to the borough of Archbald in Lackawanna County, which is facing the most data center proposals of any location in the state. Now, one Archbald advocate says Shapiro's order doesn't go far enough.Schools in southcentral Pennsylvania will receive more than $420,000 in state funding to continue providing free period products to students.The Hershey community is invited to Milton Hershey's 169th birthday party.And we have a deep dive, in our weekly segment called The Bright Spot. Every Friday, we share a positive news story that may have gotten lost amid this week's news cycle. Today's bright spot is this: Little League World Series play is getting underway in Lycoming County. But the wider community turned out in droves on Tuesday to greet players and families during the annual Grand Slam parade in downtown Williamsport. It's been one year since public media's federal funding was revoked. Thanks to our community, we're still here for you and looking toward the future. Join the thousands of members who are building a stronger WITF. Go to  www.witf.org/givenow. And thank you.

Election day is less than three months away. Both candidates for Pa. Governor are ramping up their campaigns with strong messaging. A Cumberland County man named Ashish Patel is the top donor to the super PAC of Democratic Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear.Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday is suing TikTok. The AG accuses the platform of being addictive and exposing children to mature content.At this time last year, Pennsylvania lawmakers were still embroiled in budget negotiations, which ended up going 135 days. But the state's 2026-27 spending plan was resolved much sooner. A big factor in how long budget talks last... seems to be whether an election is coming up. ICE is apparently considering buying immigration detention facilities in Pennsylvania.Governor Josh Shapiro recognized the Department of Labor and Industry's PennSERVE team for preserving AmeriCorps funding in the state.PennDOT is finalizing plans for its Route 30 bypass slated to be rerouted through a nature preserve.A major Cumberland County roadway will be closed to traffic this weekend.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.

A law banning the use of hand-held devices while driving went into effect in June. State troopers are already nabbing hundreds of violators.Two Pennsylvania lawmakers want to update laws for electric bicycles following several crashes in the region this summer. They say there's a safety gap in the current law.Harrisburg International Airport set new records in June. While public transit advocates say the new state budget ignores future funding problems, Governor Josh Shapiro says he's pushing for a long-term solution.Small towns across Pennsylvania are set to receive the latest wave of federal funding for EV chargers.State agriculture officials are announcing $460,000 in grants to five projects aimed at increasing competitiveness and market growth for some of Pennsylvania's specialty crops.Today we bring you the final installment of Designing Dignity -- a series exploring lessons Pennsylvania might learn from Japan about how best to cope with a rapidly aging population. This episode explores how wrapping community around people who are declining cognitively helps to preserve their quality of life, while perhaps enriching our own.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 thanks!

Pennsylvania's 10th district congressional candidates are attracting more donors than any of the state's other key contenders for the U.S. House of Representatives. Law enforcement officers generally need a warrant with a judge's signature to search private property. But in Pennsylvania, wildlife officers have been able to enter open fields and woods without a warrant for nearly 20 years. State and local officials recently gathered at Reservoir Park in Lancaster for the commonwealth's third annual Outdoors for All celebration. More than 30 outdoor recreation and conservation organizations were on hand. Cumberland County's Vector Control Office has been notified by the state Department of Environmental Protection that a ninth mosquito sample this summer has tested positive for West Nile Virus. The latest sample was collected in Lower Allen Township. Pennsylvania has secured 20-point-3-million-dollars from Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials to expand operations and create 42 new jobs in Berks County. The state is kicking in 500,000 dollars for the project. The Governor Josh Shapiro recently signed nearly two dozen bills into law. The measures include efforts to cut red tape, expand Pennsylvania's workforce and address critical workforce shortages. 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. 

Pennsylvania's newly enacted state budget includes new funding for under-resourced public schools and requires weekly wellness checks for virtual students. It also mandates at least 30 minutes of daily recess for all elementary school students. The American Academy of Pediatrics released guidance this spring emphasizing the importance of daily, unstructured recess for all kids. A recent poll finds an increasing amount of opposition to data center development in Pennsylvania. the issue might even play into upcoming elections The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled in March that it's unconstitutional to sentence someone to life without parole for second-degree murder. The court gave state lawmakers until July 24th to come up with new sentencing guidelines. But they haven't agreed on a path forward. Governor Josh Shapiro said he wants the state to set the law, otherwise counties will have to decide for themselves. Pennsylvania is among the more than two dozen states suing the Trump administration for requiring them to comply with election and immigration conditions as a condition for receiving billions in federal disaster assistance. The lawsuit seeks to eliminate the requirement in order to receive funding awarded through the 2026 Homeland Security Grant Program. Albright College in Reading is exploring whether to use tax-exempt bonds approved by Berks County Commissioners to refinance 42 million dollars in debt, purchase dorms, and maintain facilities. State lawmakers have changed the rules for reporting lead in school drinking water. Schools in Pennsylvania are not required to test for lead as long as the topic is discussed at a public meeting. Previously, any lead detection had to be reported, but now only levels above five parts per billion need to be reported. 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. 

Dawn opens with live coverage from the Capitol Rotunda as Washington says goodbye to the late Senator Lindsey Graham, where Vice President JD Vance delivers remarks alongside attending world leaders like Benjamin Netanyahu and Volodymyr Zelenskyy. We monitor the solemn ceremonies ahead of the funeral service at the National Cathedral while reflecting on Graham's legacy, his military service, and his sister Darlene Graham taking his seat. The crew reacts to media networks attempting to cut off debates around newly leaked documents and discusses the political shifts taking shape across the country. Dawn breaks down the explosive release of the Dr. Anthony Fauci diary entries ahead of his high-stakes congressional testimony. We contrast what Fauci recorded privately in January 2020 regarding the Wuhan lab leak and vaccine side effects with what he told the American public for years. Dawn argues that the public deserves real civil and legal accountability for shuttered businesses, school closures, damaged childhoods, and health injuries, taking heated calls from listeners eager to express how these mandate policies impacted their families. Amy Ichikawa from Independent Women's Voice and Woman to Woman joins the show to expose the harsh reality inside California female correctional facilities following SB 132. She Details how biological males self-identifying as female are placed directly into the general female population without requirements for medical transition, creating intense safety hazards, retaliatory behavior against female inmates who speak up, and massive cultural disruptions. Dawn closes out with a look at local Pennsylvania politics, zeroing in on Governor Josh Shapiro's push for massive AI data centers and the growing pushback from suburban communities fighting back against local noise and energy usage.

Live from Ashley Furniture in Turnersville, NJ, Mike Sielski and Rob Ellis talk all things LeBron James as the news came down yesterday that LeBron James chose to come to Philadelphia! Governor Josh Shapiro, Keith Pompey, and Tony Jones all join the show to talk about LeBron!

94 WIP celebrates the monumental signing of LeBron James to the Philadelphia 76ers. Governor Josh Shapiro joins Hugh to officially proclaim LeBron James Day and analyze how the new starting five stacks up against NBA history. They also take calls from ecstatic fans about ticket demand and the rockstar impact King James brings to the city. 02:08 - Details of LeBron Signing 04:32 - Governor Josh Shapiro Interview 12:34 - Ticket Demand and Leadership 16:42 - Sixers Anthem and Youth 22:12 - Philly Sports Landscape Shift

Hugh Douglas and Joe Giglio react to the seismic news of LeBron James signing a two-year deal with the Philadelphia 76ers. They explore how the basketball legend fits with Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid while welcoming Governor Josh Shapiro to celebrate the historic move. 01:50 - LeBron Signs with Sixers 07:05 - Skepticism on LeBron's Age 14:10 - Joel Embiid's Future Fit 18:10 - Daryl Morey's Front-Office Legacy 29:18 - Governor Josh Shapiro Interview 44:40 - You People Chat Recap

Demand for electricity in the mid-Atlantic region is growing faster than supply, putting pressure on prices. the results of the most recent procedure used to ensure a reliable grid. A system wide fare increase took effect this week for riders of RabbitTransit.  Executive Director Richard Farr says the changes affect Capitol region, Gettysburg, Shippensburg and Rork fixed route service, along with Rabbit Express, capital region commuter routes, stop hopper and shared ride services.Governor Josh Shapiro this week visited the YWCA for Carlisle and Cumberland County. the Governor highlighted nearly doubled state funding for rape crisis centers included in this year's approved budget.Two men have been charged in connection with a $52 million COVID-19 tax credit fraud conspiracy. Christopher Slater, of California, was indicted by a grand jury in Harrisburg.PennDOT has announced the awarding of 1.1 million dollars to 16 schools and transportation providers in 19 counties. The funds will be used to enhance school bus safety, including the training of 430 new school bus drivers. It's been one year since public media's federal funding was revoked. Thanks to our community, we're still here for you and looking toward the future. Join the thousands of members who are building a stronger WITF. Go to www.witf.org/givenow. And thank you.

A state lawmaker from northeastern PA announced her breast cancer diagnosis in June. Rep. Bridget Kosieroski spoke recently to share her hopeful health outlook, the importance of regular screenings and how she'll turn her experience into legislative action in Harrisburg.Governor Josh Shapiro and other Pennsylvania democrats launched the "Rise Up Pennsylvania" initiative over the weekend.  it is expected to be the largest coordinated campaign effort for a midterm election in Pennsylvania's history.Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding recently wrapped up Urban Agriculture Week with a  stop at Bay Street Garden in Lancaster. A grant of over 45,000 dollars is helping support innovative approaches to producing fresh food on the redeveloped urban site. State Senator James Malone, among those on hand to mark to celebrate Urban Ag Week, says gardening provides benefits beyond growing healthy food.Pennsylvania's unemployment rate decreased by one-tenth of a percentage point in June, bringing it to 4.1 percent.Federal grants for counterterrorism and election security in Pennsylvania could be on hold until new election demands are met Penn State is raising tuition rates for all students at University Park and some students at commonwealth campuses in the 2027-28 school year. It's part of the university's 11.1 billion dollar budget. Students who attend classes at the main University Park campus will see increases of 2.5 percent for in-state undergraduate students, 2 percent for in-state graduate students, and 4 percent for all out-of-state students.It's been one year since public media's federal funding was revoked. Thanks to our community, we're still here for you and looking toward the future. Join the thousands of members who are building a stronger WITF. Go to  www.witf.org/givenow. And thank you.

The Dawn Stensland Show breaks down major taxpayer savings, corporate capitulation, and political hypocrisy across the country and right here in Pennsylvania. We start with the mind-blowing findings coming out of the federal waste, fraud, and abuse task force overseen by VP JD Vance. Dawn breaks down how Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent blocked nearly $100 million in federal payments from being sent directly to dead people, with up to $350 million more expected to be stopped by the end of the year. The crew reacts to the eye-popping scale of unmonitored federal payouts, including CMS pausing over $1 billion in Medicaid funding to California and Minnesota over suspected fraud. Dawn credits early efforts to digitize and track every single tax dollar—comparing the tracking systems to the electronic bibs used by riders in the upcoming Families Behind the Badge Children's Foundation City to Shore ride. Dawn fires off on Citizens Bank following their announcement that they are winding down financial relationships with private prison operators CoreCivic and the GEO Group—companies contracted by ICE to run immigration detention facilities. We react to the "De-ICE Citizens Bank" activist campaign and local municipal pressure from New Jersey city councils that led to this decision. Dawn argues that cutting ties with contractors supporting federal law enforcement is a passive-aggressive slap in the face to ICE, border security, and law enforcement officers. Listeners weigh in on the corporate de-banking trend, with callers threatening to pull six-figure accounts over the bank's decision to bow to activist pressure. We welcome back commentator Guy Ciarrocchi to break down the broader fallout of corporate virtue signaling, immigration enforcement realities, and local political battles. Ciarrocchi emphasizes that DHS and federal agents have located over 145,000 missing children and saved 60,000 from potential trafficking—accomplishments completely ignored by anti-ICE campaigns. The conversation then shifts to Governor Josh Shapiro's school choice reversal, as Ciarrocchi highlights the governor's decision to veto school choice legislation despite sending his own children to private faith-based schools. We discuss the federal Education Freedom Tax Credit, why Pennsylvania remains one of the few states stalling on the program, and why accurate, clean voter rolls are essential for election integrity.

On this episode of Fox Across America, guest host Paul Gleiser shares his thoughts on why socialism has surged in popularity in the Democratic Party. New York Post financial correspondent Lydia Moynihan recaps her recent viral appearance on CNN during which one of the panelists called her a child. Pennsylvania State Treasurer and Republican Nominee for Governor in Pennsylvania Stacy Garrity explains how Governor Josh Shapiro has hampered oil production in the Keystone State. PLUS, co-host of “The Big Weekend Show” on Fox Business Taylor Riggs stops by to give her take on when we might start to see oil prices drop considering the ongoing conflict with Iran. [00:00:00] Paul Gleiser's monologue on the rise of socialism [00:19:01] Callers react to Paul's monologue [00:37:10] Lydia Moynihan [00:55:30] Stacy Garrity [01:14:10] Taylor Riggs [01:32:50] 57th anniversary of the historic Apollo 11 Moon landing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and Carl Cannon look forward to tonight's televised address by President Donald Trump where he reportedly will reveal new information about the 2020 elections, and discuss Todd Blanche's two-day confirmation hearings for Attorney General before the U.S. Senate. Then, Charles McElwee, editor of RealClear Pennsylvania, joins the guys to discuss the future of Senator John Fetterman and Governor Josh Shapiro, as well as the politics of data centers, energy and land use in the 2026 Pennsylvania midterms. Next, they talk about yesterday's Senate Homeland Security Committee hearings on fraud and abuse. And finally, they discuss the release of the Democratic Socialists of America's platform, which includes abolishing the U.S. Senate, open borders, full voting rights for non-U.S. citizens, and public ownership of major industries. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Governor Josh Shapiro and President Donald Trump are both scheduled to speak at the Army War College in Carlisle today. They're attending the Pennsylvania defense and infrastructure summit put together by Senator Dave McCormick. Trump is expected to highlight his investments in military spending. McCormick is using his summit to announce billions in investments in Pennsylvania industries. On the American debate over how much to spend on defense, U.S. Representative Scott Perry says he supports a one-time investment to jumpstart military production, but he warns about a ballooning federal budget.Governor Josh Shapiro is praising advocates from Pittsburgh who he said helped secure the first state budget increase for Pennsylvania's rape crisis centers in five years. Thirty-one percent of Pennsylvanian woman are unaware of the preventive services available at no cost under the Affordable Care Act. The Governor's Advisory Commission on Women is launching a statewide informational tour to tell them about accessible services.Pennsylvania lawmakers want to make it easier for homeowners to build backyard cottages, garage apartments, and other accessory dwelling units, or ADUs.Rabbittransit is getting ready to implement a new fare collection system later this month.  Changes are coming to the Capital Region, Gettysburg, Shippensburg and York routes.U.S. Senator Dave McCormick of Pennsylvania is bringing power brokers to the Keystone State by hosting a two-day summit on national defense industries. It's taking place at the U.S. Army War College in Carlisle.Governor Josh Shapiro has secured a $20.3 million investment from Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials to expand operations and create 42 new jobs in Berks County.The number of measles cases in Pennsylvania has grown to 105 this year. The latest outbreak, over the past few months, is within a 7-county area surrounding Lancaster County where there have been 55 confirmed cases.It's been one year since public media's federal funding was revoked. Thanks to our community, we're still here for you and looking toward the future. Join the thousands of members who are building a stronger WITF. Go to  www.witf.org/givenow. And thank you. 

We have a new state budget, after lawmakers worked over the weekend in Harrisburg. On Sunday, 12 days into July, the state House and Senate approved a $50.8 billion state budget. Governor Josh Shapiro signed a package of bills enacting the budget Sunday afternoon, and praised legislative leaders for their ability to compromise. Legislative Democrats say the budget deal maintains important public education spending. Republican leaders hailed the deal that modestly increases spending.Why Schuylkill and Berks counties likely can't recoup lost warehouse tax revenue.With Immigration and Customs Enforcement pivoting from plans to convert some of its new warehouses to detention facilities, one lingering issue is that local governments have lost millions of dollars in annual revenue because the properties are tax-exempt. Some officials had been pushing for payments in lieu of taxes from the federal government. It now looks like that won't happen.The debate over data centers is becoming a central issue in Pennsylvania's gubernatorial campaign. Republican Stacy Garrity was in Western Pennsylvania last week to discuss the issue -- AND to criticize Governor Josh Shapiro.A Democratic congressional candidate wants major reforms in the way Congress operates.Nominations are open for Pennsylvania's 2027 "trail of the year." Pennsylvanians can submit their favorite trail for consideration through the end of July.Northumberland County now owns land including a mammoth vein of anthracite coal known as the Whaleback. It's considered a geological gem, named for its length and size.It's been one year since public media's federal funding was revoked. Thanks to our community, we're still here for you and looking toward the future. Join the thousands of members who are building a stronger WITF. Go to  www.witf.org/givenow. And thank you.

The Dawn Stensland Show opens up with a comprehensive debrief on Pennsylvania's newly signed 2026-27 state budget. State Senator Tracy Pennycook joins the program to share insider perspective from Harrisburg, celebrating a long-overdue cost of living adjustment (COLA) for retired first responders who haven't seen a pension increase in over two decades. However, the crew reacts sharply to the billions in unused funds being clawed back from government agencies—a clear sign that the state is actively overtaxing its citizens. Dawn argues that Governor Josh Shapiro is playing politics with Pennsylvania's energy dominance, locking residents into higher electric bills to appease environmentalists and secure out-of-state political favors instead of unleashing the natural gas right under our feet. The conversation shifts to the ongoing crisis in the public education system, specifically looking at the staggering $25,000 to $30,000 spent per child in Philadelphia despite abysmal reading and math scores. Senator Pennycook presses for extreme accountability, highlighting how underperforming students are simply passed to the next grade rather than being held back or sent to mandatory summer school. The team champions school choice and expanding the EITC program, arguing that tax dollars must follow the child so parents can escape failing districts and force public institutions to compete for the best educators. Later in the episode, the crew welcomes Frank Scales and Ian McGinnis from Surge Philly to dissect their intense weekend covering the 250th Independence Day festivities and recent pride events. The journalists share wild footage of a confrontation in Washington, D.C., where an aggressive Antifa mob and a hypocritical "First Amendment Squad" of metropolitan police actively impeded conservative media coverage on public property. The team breaks down the deeply unsettling double standards of the political left, exposing the dangerous rhetoric of individuals celebrating the passing of conservative champions like Lindsey Graham, while illustrating how a complete lack of dialogue directly paves the way for political violence. Finally, the guys bring some sports talk to the table, backing Phillies pitcher Zach Wheeler's bold decision to reject a late MLB All-Star invitation after being disrespectfully snubbed for initial selection.

Never miss a story: Sign up for our newsletter! How a Bedford County community benefitted when two dams were removed. A court rules in favor of a stricter ambient air pollution standard to protect public health. Republican gubernatorial candidate Stacy Garrity was in Western Pennsylvania to discuss data centers and criticize Governor Josh Shapiro. An artist provides tips for finding colorful beach glass on your next trip to Lake Erie. Pennsylvania's elk country is featured on the season premiere of  Discovery Channel show "RV There Yet?." A week-long camp provides community, support and fun for young campers with brain injuries. We're independent and non-profit, and we don't receive funds from WESA, WPSU or any other radio station. So we must turn to you, our listeners, for support. Take action today so we can continue to keep you informed.  Donate today.  Or send us a check to: The Allegheny Front, 67 Bedford Square, Pittsburgh, 15203. 

Dave Rubin of "The Rubin Report" gives a first look to the stories you need to know to start your day including Pennsylvania House Speaker Joanna McClinton ordering Republican State Representative Eric Davanzo off the House floor for wearing an America 250-themed patriotic suit, reigniting debate over patriotism, the Declaration of Independence, and double standards in the Pennsylvania legislature under Governor Josh Shapiro; social media influencers Angela Nikolau and Ivan Kuznetsov being arrested after sneaking to the top of the Empire State Building for a viral engagement stunt in New York City; and new CDC data showing America's death rate fell to a record low in 2025 as President Donald Trump's fentanyl crackdown, declining drug overdose deaths, and improving life expectancy fuel debate over public health and border security, and much more.

Long before he became the governor of Pennsylvania, Josh Shapiro was just a kid calling into radio stations to talk through the highs and lows of being a sports fan. In this special episode, recorded live at the World Cup, we spoke with Governor Shapiro to talk about what it means for the city of Philadelphia to host a global event. We'll dive into his earliest sports memories, hear about the rise in sports gambling on kids' phones, and learn if sports really bring us together in the way we think they do.Then, we sit down with journalist Colby Itkowitz, who has covered Governor Shapiro for years. We'll talk about what to look out for in 2028 and the authenticity of sports fandom in politics.Show Notes Gov. Josh Shapiro on antisemitism, Trump and 2028 | Washington Post Rahm Emanuel shares why Chicago said no to the FIFA World Cup & talks possible presidential run | NBC Chicago How much of an economic boom is the 2026 FIFA World Cup for the U.S. hosting cities? | NPR Dr. J famous "Rock the Baby" Cradle Dunk against the Lakers Governor Josh Shapiro speaks at Eagles Super Bowl Parade | FOX 29 Philadelphia Show CreditsHost: David GreeneExecutive Producers: Joan Isabella, Tom GrahslerSenior Producer: Michael OlcottProducer: Michaela WinbergAssociate Producer: Bibiana CorreaTalent Booker: Britt KahnEngineers: Mike VillersTile Art: Bea WallingTheme Song: Emma MungerSports in America is a production of WHYY, distributed by PRX, and part of the NPR podcast network.

Pennsylvania, like much of the nation, has seen a surge in immigration arrests since the start of the second Trump term.We have now passed the deadline for a state budget. While House Democrats approved Governor Josh Shapiro's proposal in April, Senate Republicans are holding firm against increased state spending.Pennsylvania's May unemployment numbers are out. The monthly figures include a record high.Nearly 8,400 Pennsylvanians have served in the U.S. Peace Corps since President John F. Kennedy started the program in 1961. But midstate Republican Congressman Scott Perry is trying to eliminate funding for the agency's $410 million annual budget.The Justice Department is suing Pennsylvania and three other states, saying they refused to provide the past five years of applicant data for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP.Senators Dave McCormick and John Fetterman say they will make sure Pennsylvania has a strong presence at the Great American State Fair in Washington, D.C. Pennsylvania was one of the handful of states with an empty booth on the National Mall, when the fair opened last week.A Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist is headed to central PA to serve as a keynote speaker this September. Eugene Robinson will headline a fundraising event for the future Underground Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania, being planned in Columbia, Lancaster County.A beloved and longtime Harrisburg community leader has died. Betty Hungerford was 94.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.

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. 

The Author Events Series presents Governor Josh Shapiro | Where We Keep the Light  SOLD OUT In Where We Keep the Light, Josh Shapiro, a leading voice in the Democratic party, shares powerful stories about his family, his faith, and his career in public service. From an early age, Shapiro learned and practiced the power of helping others, values which he carried through successful campaigns for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, Montgomery County Commissioner, Pennsylvania Attorney General, and ultimately the Governorship, which he won in a decisive victory in 2022.  Here, Shapiro opens up about the toughest and most pivotal times of his life in public service – including: when an arsonist set fire to the Governor's residence while he and his family slept inside, when he was under consideration to be Kamala Harris' running mate in the 2024 election, and how experiences in his childhood shaped him to be the empathetic leader and pragmatic problem-solver that he is today.  Reflecting on what he has learned along his journey – knocking on doors, serving his community, and bringing people together to tackle the tough problems we face--Shapiro reminds us of the faith that guides so many and that there is more that unites us as Americans than divides us. Through it all, Shapiro shares the stories of the people who have impacted him along the way and how they've taught him where we keep the light. Josh Shapiro is the 48th Governor of Pennsylvania. He previously served as Pennsylvania's Attorney General, Chair of the Montgomery County Board of Commissioners, and State Representative. From seeing his parents serve others-his father in the Navy and as the local pediatrician and his mother as an educator-to marrying his high school sweetheart, Lori, and raising four children in the community and traditions they grew up in, to a career fighting for the people of Pennsylvania, Governor Shapiro's life has been grounded in faith, family, and public service. Because you love Author Events, please make a donation when you register for this event to ensure that this series continues to inspire Philadelphians. Books will be available for purchase at the library on event night! All tickets are non-refundable. (recorded 1/24/2026)

John explains why business policies matter so much when companies decide where to set up shop. Samsung's decision to move out of New Jersey comes up, with both Ken and John pointing to the financial challenges companies face in the state. They also talk about Governor Mikie Sherrill's recent efforts to lower energy costs and how her strategies stack up to what Governor Josh Shapiro has done in Pennsylvania, which is shaping up to be a positive outcome. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken Rosato fills in for Mark Simone. Ken kicks things off by reflecting on the history and meaning of Juneteenth, especially as we celebrate the 2026 holiday. Iran claims to have closed the Strait of Hormuz again, which is causing a stir since VP JD Vance's trip to sign a ceasefire deal has now been called off. Ken explains how Zohran Mamdani's accent seems to shift, sharing a bit about Mamdani's background along the way. And what exactly is socialism? Ken breaks it down. Ken takes your calls! Ken interviews John Boyd Jr. from The Boyd Company. John explains why business policies matter so much when companies decide where to set up shop. Samsung's decision to move out of New Jersey comes up, with both Ken and John pointing to the financial challenges companies face in the state. They also talk about Governor Mikie Sherrill's recent efforts to lower energy costs and how her strategies stack up to what Governor Josh Shapiro has done in Pennsylvania, which is shaping up to be a positive outcome. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John explains why business policies matter so much when companies decide where to set up shop. Samsung's decision to move out of New Jersey comes up, with both Ken and John pointing to the financial challenges companies face in the state. They also talk about Governor Mikie Sherrill's recent efforts to lower energy costs and how her strategies stack up to what Governor Josh Shapiro has done in Pennsylvania, which is shaping up to be a positive outcome. 

Ken Rosato fills in for Mark Simone. Ken kicks things off by reflecting on the history and meaning of Juneteenth, especially as we celebrate the 2026 holiday. Iran claims to have closed the Strait of Hormuz again, which is causing a stir since VP JD Vance’s trip to sign a ceasefire deal has now been called off. Ken explains how Zohran Mamdani’s accent seems to shift, sharing a bit about Mamdani’s background along the way. And what exactly is socialism? Ken breaks it down. Ken interviews John Boyd Jr. from The Boyd Company. John explains why business policies matter so much when companies decide where to set up shop. Samsung’s decision to move out of New Jersey comes up, with both Ken and John pointing to the financial challenges companies face in the state. They also talk about Governor Mikie Sherrill’s recent efforts to lower energy costs and how her strategies stack up to what Governor Josh Shapiro has done in Pennsylvania, which is shaping up to be a positive outcome. The big question: Should the U.S. have signed that peace deal with Iran? Ken also recaps the massive Knicks' ticker tape parade in Lower Manhattan, where two million people turned out, and things stayed mostly safe and celebratory. Zohran Mamdani’s speech at the parade made waves for its delivery and content, sparking plenty of debate. Ken tries to explain why capitalism can work and shares his thoughts on how to make the most of it. There’s also news from Massachusetts, where 11 people, allegedly illegal immigrants, were charged with fraudulently obtaining food stamps. Ken interviews Maria Intscher-Owrang, co-founder of Simplifyber. Maria’s company is shaking things up in the world of plant fiber manufacturing. She explains that they’re finding ways to cut down on waste before products are even made, which is a huge deal for sustainability. Instead of the usual spinning, weaving, cutting, and sewing, they use 3D technology to create fabric in completely new ways. It’s a fresh take that could really change how sustainable materials are made.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken Rosato fills in for Mark Simone. Ken kicks things off by reflecting on the history and meaning of Juneteenth, especially as we celebrate the 2026 holiday. Iran claims to have closed the Strait of Hormuz again, which is causing a stir since VP JD Vance's trip to sign a ceasefire deal has now been called off. Ken explains how Zohran Mamdani's accent seems to shift, sharing a bit about Mamdani's background along the way. And what exactly is socialism? Ken breaks it down. Ken takes your calls! Ken interviews John Boyd Jr. from The Boyd Company. John explains why business policies matter so much when companies decide where to set up shop. Samsung's decision to move out of New Jersey comes up, with both Ken and John pointing to the financial challenges companies face in the state. They also talk about Governor Mikie Sherrill's recent efforts to lower energy costs and how her strategies stack up to what Governor Josh Shapiro has done in Pennsylvania, which is shaping up to be a positive outcome. 

Ken Rosato fills in for Mark Simone. Ken kicks things off by reflecting on the history and meaning of Juneteenth, especially as we celebrate the 2026 holiday. Iran claims to have closed the Strait of Hormuz again, which is causing a stir since VP JD Vance's trip to sign a ceasefire deal has now been called off. Ken explains how Zohran Mamdani's accent seems to shift, sharing a bit about Mamdani's background along the way. And what exactly is socialism? Ken breaks it down. Ken interviews John Boyd Jr. from The Boyd Company. John explains why business policies matter so much when companies decide where to set up shop. Samsung's decision to move out of New Jersey comes up, with both Ken and John pointing to the financial challenges companies face in the state. They also talk about Governor Mikie Sherrill's recent efforts to lower energy costs and how her strategies stack up to what Governor Josh Shapiro has done in Pennsylvania, which is shaping up to be a positive outcome.  Ken Rosato fills in for Mark Simone. The big question: Should the U.S. have signed that peace deal with Iran? Ken also recaps the massive Knicks' ticker tape parade in Lower Manhattan, where two million people turned out, and things stayed mostly safe and celebratory. Zohran Mamdani's speech at the parade made waves for its delivery and content, sparking plenty of debate. Ken tries to explain why capitalism can work and shares his thoughts on how to make the most of it. There's also news from Massachusetts, where 11 people, allegedly illegal immigrants, were charged with fraudulently obtaining food stamps. Ken interviews Maria Intscher-Owrang, co-founder of Simplifyber. Maria's company is shaking things up in the world of plant fiber manufacturing. She explains that they're finding ways to cut down on waste before products are even made, which is a huge deal for sustainability. Instead of the usual spinning, weaving, cutting, and sewing, they use 3D technology to create fabric in completely new ways. It's a fresh take that could really change how sustainable materials are made.

Chocolate World in Hershey is celebrating America's 250-year anniversary with a fresh look on its free ride. The Hershey Company is looking back and celebrating its history, too. It's now June - and for many people, the summer months mean trips to the beach. A new "state of the shore" report finds the New Jersey coastline is healthy and in good shape.  Pennsylvania's flags are flying at half-staff, after an order by Governor Josh Shapiro over the weekend, in honor of a Berks County police officer who died in the line of duty. Officer Kristen Yeager of the Central Berks Regional Police department died Friday night while responding to a call.Grief counselors are available to Harrisburg school students, after two students lost their lives late last week. Controversial data center projects have cropped up all around the state, and some state House members say local communities should have more power to determine if the centers come to their town.  The state Agriculture Department is awarding nine grants totaling $1.3 million, to boost sales, promotion, and quality of craft beers in the state.

Send us Fan MailThe AI data-center boom is no longer a simple left-right issue.In Pennsylvania, Republican lawmakers are pushing an 18-month pause so local communities can update their rules before massive data-center projects get locked in. A Democratic state senator is pushing an even longer moratorium. Governor Josh Shapiro still wants Pennsylvania in the data-center race, but with guardrails.In Michigan, Governor Gretchen Whitmer is backing big AI data-center investment, while Rashida Tlaib is warning that residents may be steamrolled by fast-tracked projects, higher utility costs, water demands, and pollution concerns.So what is this really about?Speed versus consent.Corporate power wants to move fast. Communities need time. And Congress has Article I power to slow the machine down, hold hearings, demand disclosure, and make every member choose.Build the future — but build it in public.Full show on Rumble, Twitch, and Substack.The Coffman Chronicle: https://www.thecoffmanchronicle.com/ Pocket Constitution: https://thecoffmanchronicle.kit.com/pocket-constitutionRumble: https://rumble.com/v7aq8gy-ai-data-centers-are-coming-who-pays-the-bill-tmp-1062.htmlYou're listening to today's Opening Argument from The Tony Michaels Podcast. The full show is free on Rumble, with clips, receipts, and the full breakdown. For the ad-free version and deeper breakdowns, subscribe to The Coffman Chronicle at TheCoffmanChronicle.com. Support the show

Governor Josh Shapiro is pitching details of his plan for managing data center growth,  months after broadly sketching out a strategy in his budget address. Shapiro, who is running for reelection, is calling on state lawmakers to work with his administration to make his proposal into law. It includes a series of benchmarks data center owners would need to meet in order to get tax benefits from the commonwealth.  And a deep dive:Staying with the topic of development – but with a twist...Think about the shingles on your home - are they made of asphalt? Aluminum? Wood? Imagine if those shingles were made of food waste - pineapple peels, egg shells, and shrimp shells. A group of researchers at the University of Pennsylvania are designing building materials that could be healthier for us and the planet. 

Utilities are outpacing inflation. Governor Josh Shapiro has launched a new watchdog in PA to scrutinize the spiraling prices. Ali Velshi explains.

Elliott Shorr-Parks joins the WIP Afternoon Show to discuss Governor Josh Shapiro's plan to alleviate traffic near the South Philly sports complex. They also break down Jalen Hurts' recent press conference and debate whether the team's success relies more on star talent or Sean Mannion's new offensive scheme.

Sign up for our newsletter! On this week's episode:   Pollution from the Pittsburgh airport has found its way into a nearby stream. Scientists are looking into how PFAS forever chemicals got there and what happens next. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that it would give Pennsylvania nearly $40 million to address PFAS contamination in drinking water; at the same time the agency also said it would roll back PFAS regulations. Researchers have found a link between the temperature outside and kidney disease. New railroad-safety reforms have made headway in Washington D.C., three years after the rail disaster in East Palestine, Ohio. Governor Josh Shapiro is making the rounds to talk about his policies on data centers after releasing final standards for the industry. In Pittsburgh you can drop off your food waste at city-run farmers' markets. We're independent and non-profit, and we don't get money from WESA, WPSU or any other radio station. So we must turn to you, our listeners, for support. Take action today so we can continue to keep you informed.  Donate today.  Or send us a check to: The Allegheny Front, 67 Bedford Square, Pittsburgh, 15203.  And thanks! 

Ralph welcomes back union organizer, Chris Townsend, to discuss the reasons why the AFL-CIO shrinks from effectively fighting for its members and expanding the power of workers. Then, political scientist Lee Drutman lays out a system of proportional representation that would take away the incentive to gerrymander congressional districts. Plus, Ralph gives some quick takes on Thomas Massie's primary loss, fish hopped up on cocaine, and the situations in Lebanon and Ukraine.Chris Townsend has been a union member and labor leader for more than 45 years. He was most recently the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) International Union Organizing Director. Previously, he was an International Representative and Political Action Director for the United Electrical Workers Union (UE), and he has held local positions in both the SEIU and UFCW.[The upcoming AFL-CIO] convention is deliberately kept secret. It's what I describe as sort of a hideout strategy. It enables the leadership to not have to discuss or take positions that for them are difficult, such as: What is the labor movement going to do to confront the rampant lawlessness and criminality of the Trump regime? What is the labor movement going to do to address the rampaging inflation that is eating up living standards? There's no wage policy. There's no bargaining policy of the Federation. What are they going to do to address the ongoing national health care crisis and disaster?... And what are they doing about the crisis of the unorganized?Chris TownsendThe labor movement finds itself (I would submit) with the leadership disinterested in going out and organizing the unorganized. But even for those who do (and there are some), the laws—Taft-Hartley primary among them—provide such a minefield that we have to run through, that our ability to organize on any scale for decades has been stopped. And therefore, we are condemned to a perpetual shrinking size, resources, and whatnot. [And what] might help for folks to figure out how or why this is happening is that the labor movement is systematically being converted from trade union fighting organizations, membership-driven fighting organizations, to harmless not-for-profit organizations. And this is today's administrative layer of trade union leaders that don't see anything wrong with that. But that doesn't help anyone in the shop, in the office, in the workplace. And it doesn't help anyone looking to the labor movement for something better—better treatment, better wages, better benefits, better conditions, better health and safety in the workplace.Chris TownsendLee Drutman is a senior fellow in the Political Reform program at New America, where he focuses on electoral reform, Congress, and democratic health. He writes the newsletter Undercurrent Events and co-hosts the podcast Politics in Question. And he is the author of The Business of America is Lobbying and Breaking the Two-Party Doom Loop: The Case for Multiparty Democracy in America.The whole issue of gerrymandering is really just an outgrowth of this way that we use single-winner districts with winner-take-all votes. It's also what entrenches the two-party system in the US, which limits the choice of voters. So there's this one weird voting mechanism that we have that most countries have gotten rid of, that is an antiquated voting system, that preserves the two-party system and makes gerrymandering just inevitable—and that's the use of single-member districts. Now, in a proportional system, you take away the districts, and you do this statewide, you can carve up larger states into a few multi-member districts. And then seats get allocated proportionally by party share. That takes away the entire incentive of gerrymandering, it gives voters everywhere meaningful choices, meaningful votes, and it is just a superior system of representing the pluralism and diversity of our pluralistic and diverse society.Lee DrutmanPeople like the idea of proportional representation as basic fairness—that people think that parties should get seats in proportion to the share of votes they get. I did some polling on it a few years ago, and I'm hoping to do a little bit more… But I think that one of the challenges is people don't entirely understand how it works. And so it's a challenge to poll people on a concept that they don't know about. But I think more and more people understand it. And from the polling I've seen, at a principles-based level, people get the idea that proportionality is a form of fairness, and people like fairness.Lee DrutmanKaty O'Donnell is the editorial director at Haymarket Books, a radical, independent, nonprofit book publisher based in Chicago.News 5/22/26* Our first story this week has to do with what appears to be the impending downfall of ultrazionist media personality, Bari Weiss. Weiss, who resigned from the New York Times to found the Free Press and then sold that venture to become “Editor-in-Chief” for CBS News under the Ellison regime, is reportedly facing down the barrel of her role being scaled back substantially. Puck reports “As Paramount closes in on its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery…members of the senior leadership team have had informal discussions about changing Bari's mandate at CBS News—and, eventually, CNN—in ways that would give her less control over the linear product.” This piece cites her missteps stewarding CBS News, including her inability to improve the ratings for Evening News, even failing to secure new anchor Tony Dokoupil a travel visa to China in time for President Trump's recent visit to the People's Republic. While a total dismissal of Weiss seems unlikely in the near future, such a dramatic reduction in her clout would constitute a tremendous, humbling blow.* Moving to state-level news, last week, Colorado Democratic Governor Jared Polis announced he would be commuting the sentence of former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters, who was sentenced to nine years in prison for tampering with voting systems to overturn Joe Biden's victory in the Centennial State. Peters will now be eligible for parole June 1st. This move has been widely condemned, most notably by the Colorado Democratic Party which voted by a margin of over 90% to officially censure Polis. In a statement, the CDP wrote, “Reducing [Peters'] sentence now, under pressure from Donald Trump, is not justice…It sends a message to future bad actors that election tampering has consequences, unless you're friends with the president.” According to NBC, the CDP also banned Polis from being able to “participate as an honored guest, speaker or officially recognized representative of the Colorado Democratic Party at party-sponsored functions.”* In more positive state-level news, NPR reports Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has signed a bill banning prediction market sites like Polymarket and Kalshi – which allow consumers to “place…wager[s] on…future outcome[s], like sports, elections, live entertainment” – from operating in the North Star State. This makes Minnesota the first state in the nation to ban the prediction betting platforms. As this story notes, the Trump administration is pursuing legal action on behalf of the platforms, ensuring a legal battle over whether states can act to protect their own consumers from these predatory betting services. Minnesota Rep. Emma Greenman, who introduced the measure, is quoted as saying, “We as a state should decide how best and what regulations we think should attach to gambling, to protect public safety, to protect our kids.” The administration, meanwhile, specifically the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is arguing in court that prediction market industry regulation should be the sole preserve of the federal government.* Looking toward Congress, this week saw a number of high-profile primaries, including in the state of Pennsylvania. Leading up to that primary, the Pennsylvania machine went all out against the congressional campaign of State Representative Chris Rabb. Rabb, who had won the endorsements of everyone from AOC and Rashida Tlaib to Jamie Raskin and Philly DSA to the Philadelphia Inquirer, was targeted by a barrage of anonymous text messages to Philadelphia voters accusing him of “spreading conspiracy theories and holding extremist views,” per the Inquirer. What is remarkable about this smear campaign, however, is that it was organized by Philadelphia's Democratic City Committee and that it violated federal election law by failing to disclose that fact. In another troubling portend of things to come, one of the texts featured an “AI-generated image of Rabb acknowledging his supposed lack of legislative accomplishments in Harrisburg.” Rumors have long circulated that Governor Josh Shapiro wanted Rabb to lose, and worked the backrooms to this end while avoiding public statements.* Yet, despite all of that, Rabb prevailed – winning over his two establishment-backed opponents with around 45% of the vote compared to his opponents, who each won approximately 30% and 24% respectively. The Pennsylvania primaries turned out to be a good night for progressives more generally, with Bob Brooks – a firefighter's union chief and former state rep. who successfully united the Democratic Party behind him, winning the endorsements of both Governor Josh Shapiro and Senator Bernie Sanders. Brooks will face off against freshman Republican Congressman Ryan Mackenzie in November in the R+1 seventh district of Pennsylvania, while Rabb's general election campaign is seen as little more than a formality in the D+40 PA-03.* Yet, if it was a good streak for Democratic progressives, it was a very bad one for Trump critics within the GOP. This week, Thomas Massie lost his primary in Kentucky's fourth congressional district, buckling under the war chest deployed against him in what amounted to the most expensive House primary on record. Massie joked that “My vote was never for sale, so they bought a congressional seat. They found out what it cost.” Massie, perhaps Trump's most formidable intra-party opponent in the House during his second term, worked with Democratic Congressman Ro Khanna on bills ranging from the Epstein Files Transparency Act to War Powers Resolutions related to the administration's actions in Venezuela and Iran. In retaliation, Trump made it clear that he would go to any lengths to ensure Massie would not be reelected. That said, Massie will remain in the House until January and has indicated that he will make that time as painful for Trump and Speaker Mike Johnson as he possibly can. Moreover, during his concession speech, Massie's supporters chanted for him to run for president in 2028, the Cincinnati Enquirer reports. Whether he is even entertaining that thought is unclear, but if he did run as a right-wing independent candidate, one could easily imagine him capturing a large enough share of the vote to deny certain states to the Republican nominee. Meanwhile, his ally across the aisle, Democratic Congressman Ro Khanna, said in a statement that Massie “lost because he had the guts to stand up to the Epstein class and against the war…He won voters under 45 by 30 points…Tonight, I say to [his] voters who feel rejected by Trump. We welcome you. Join our coalition to take on a rotten system and stand for the working class over the Epstein class.”* Massie isn't the only Republican targeted in the latest round of Trump purges. Downballot, Trump loyalists have ousted the Indiana Republicans who resisted Trump's pressure to implement mid-decade redistricting, but the real scalps he is claiming are in the Senate. Last weekend, Republican Senator Bill Cassidy of Louisiana lost his primary runoff. Fox reports this makes Cassidy the “first elected Republican senator to lose renomination since Sen. Richard Lugar of Indiana in 2012.” Trump wasted no time in dancing on Cassidy's political grave, writing on Truth Social, “His disloyalty to the man who got him elected is now a part of a legend, and it's nice to see that his political career is OVER!” His supposed disloyalty, of course, refers to Cassidy's vote to convict Trump in the Senate trial for his second impeachment following January 6th. Former Senator Mitt Romney, who also voted to convict, is quoted in this article saying that Cassidy is a “person of character,” and that his “departure is a loss for the country.” Cassidy, however, is likely soon to be joined by longtime Texas Republican Senator John Cornyn. Cornyn is currently making his last stand against scandal-ridden Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in that runoff election. Trump has long prevaricated regarding whether and whom he would endorse in this race, at times leaning towards either candidate but remaining neutral up until this week, when he formally gave the nod to Paxton, per the Texas Tribune. This move has caused great consternation amongst Senate Republicans and cautious optimism among Democrats, who see Paxton as the weaker opponent to go up against Democratic nominee James Talarico in November – giving Democrats their best chance in years to flip a Senate seat in Texas.* What Cornyn's next move will be is a mystery, especially as he has not yet officially lost the Texas primary. Cassidy, however, appears to have chosen the Massie route of going down fighting. This week, Cassidy flipped his position to become the deciding vote in favor of the Senate War Powers Resolution on Iran – successfully pushing it through along with support from fellow Republican Senators Susan Collins, Lisa Murkowski, and Rand Paul, despite disloyal opposition from Democratic Senator John Fetterman. The measure was then sent back to the House, but fearful it might actually pass – Democratic holdout Jared Golden had vowed to vote yes, and war-weary House Republicans Thomas Massie, Warren Davidson, Brian Fitzpatrick and Tom Barrett were all signaling their support – leadership abruptly canceled the vote, per MSN.* One factor cited in the Republicans' calculus around this latest War Powers push was the absences of Members of Congress. In their view, the absences would have given Democrats the votes they needed to win. Two of these absences have garnered substantial attention in the media: those of Republican Congressman Tom Kean Jr. of New Jersey and Democratic Congresswoman Frederica Wilson of Florida. The 83-year-old Wilson, who was missing for a month with little public acknowledgment or explanation, has finally resurfaced, saying that she was undergoing a major eye surgery but still plans to seek reelection. In a remarkably tone-deaf comment, a source close to the Congresswoman was quoted in Axios saying “missing votes is not a sign she's sick or retiring…She shows up when she wants to.” Still, at least her absence has been explained and she has now returned to her duties in the House. Congressman Kean's disappearance is more mysterious. As of May 21st, Kean has not “been seen in Washington for more than 75 days,” NOTUS reports. When his absence first began to gain media traction, his Chief of Staff added fuel to the fire with the cryptic remark “there are no cameras where Tom is.” Now it is being reported that his neighbors back in New Jersey haven't seen hide nor hair either. There has been some indication that Kean is dealing with a personal or medical issue, but Speaker Mike Johnson claims to have no knowledge of the particulars. It is not controversial to say that being an American Member of Congress is too important to simply be AWOL for long periods of time, especially without deigning to explain why to one's constituents. Something must be done.* Finally, we turn to Latin America, where former president Evo Morales has leveled claims that the government of his native Bolivia, in coordination with the DEA and the U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) is plotting to “detain or kill” him, TeleSUR reports. According to this report, “Morales detailed specific military units allegedly involved, including the Army's Ninth Division in the tropical region under Colonel Franz Andrade Loza, whom he said the government promised to promote to general and appoint as armed forces commander ‘if he finishes off Evo.'” Morales also “cited an F-10 unit under Lieutenant Colonel Carlos Giménez Ortuño,” a former aide to the defense minister in the government of the unelected U.S.-backed regime of Jeanine Áñez. These allegations sound somewhat outlandish, but in a moment when the U.S. has recently kidnapped Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, worked to undermine the governments of Mexico and Colombia via the Hondurasgate scheme, and just recently moved to indict 94 year old Raúl Castro for his role in an incident three decades ago when the Cuban government downed a civilian aircraft that entered their sovereign airspace, it does not seem so far fetched.This has been Francesco DeSantis, with In Case You Haven't Heard. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

Early estimates show Pennsylvania's specialty crop industry could be facing losses between $150 million and $200 million dollars this season. That's due to early warm weather that produced blossoms on fruit trees - followed by freezing temperatures in April. Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding says the size and scope of damage is unprecedented.Governor Josh Shapiro is requesting expedited disaster assistance from the U-S Department of Agriculture. For the better part of a century, the Allegheny Mountain Tunnel has carried drivers on the Pennsylvania Turnpike through the eastern continental divide.  It's at the highest point on the toll road, which runs 360 miles across the state.  Plans have been unveiled to replace the tunnel with an open road cut through the top of the ridge.A Lancaster County couple is facing numerous charges, including endangering the welfare of a child, and animal welfare-related charges, following a seizure of more than 90 animals from their home. A Berks County man is facing felony charges after police say he attacked another parent during a youth soccer game. Police say the incident left the victim injured and unconscious.State officials have implemented new safety requirements at haunted attractions, following a 2025 investigation by our partners at Spotlight PA that revealed dangers situations involving both teen and adult volunteers at Lancaster County's Field of Screams.State officials recently approved more than $7.6 million in tax credits to support more than 100 businesses across Pennsylvania, as part of the Keystone Innovation Zone Tax Credit Program.

Governor Josh Shapiro says the system formed in the last century to regulate utilities is broken. Shapiro wrote a letter to two dozen water, gas and electric utilities in the state outlining benchmarks required for his Administration to support any future rate hikes.Pennsylvania has been awarded a federal grant to install a geothermal project at an existing natural gas site in western Pennsylvania. The pilot project is the first of its kind in the Eastern U.S.Pennsylvania has filed suit against a company that specializes in artificial intelligence, claiming its chatbots illegally hold themselves out as doctors and deceive the system's users into thinking they're getting medical advice from a licensed professional. The Shapiro administration called it a first of its kind enforcement action by a governor, and it comes amid growing pressure by states on tech companies to rein in its chatbots' potentially dangerous messages, especially to children.A Baltimore developer has submitted plans for a data center complex in Perry County - encompassing nearly 1.5 million square feet.Cases of bird flu have been discovered at Maryland's Conowingo Dam, along the Susquehanna River, just over the Lancaster County line.

On this episode of Fox Across America, Jimmy Failla broadcasts live from Mohegan Pennsylvania before participating in a panel discussion at the 10th annual Bold Gold Broadcast and Media Foundation Event. Host of “My View with Lara Trump” Lara Trump shares her thoughts on whether former Vice President Kamala Harris is still the Democratic Party's frontrunner for 2028. Pennsylvania State Treasurer and Republican gubernatorial nominee Stacy Garrity explains how Governor Josh Shapiro is more focused on his future White House ambitions than delivering for people of the Keystone State. Pennsylvania Republican Congressman Rob Bresnahan sheds light on a few of the issues that are most important to people in his district. PLUS, Pennsylvania Republican Congressman Dan Meuser tells your radio buddy about some of the education reforms needed in his state. [00:00:00] Trump & Hegseth double down on Iran operation [00:38:20] What the SCOTUS gerrymandering decision is about [00:57:10] Lara Trump [01:10:20] Stacy Garrity [01:27:33] Rep. Rob Bresnahan [01:33:50] Repp. Dan Meuser Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A pro-immigrant coalition recently rallied on the Capitol steps. They were there to pressure Governor Josh Shapiro to use his executive power to limit the state's cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.The Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority has been approved to spend over $711 million to connect remaining locations in the Commonwealth to high-speed internet service.The new owners of the Pittsburgh Post Gazette are making deep cuts to the newsroom staff.The twice-yearly ritual of changing clocks has its detractors, but is making daylight saving time or standard time permanent a better idea? Why state lawmakers are considering a package of competing bills that could end the twice yearly time changes.The names of four Dauphin County firefighters were added to the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial over the weekend in Emmitsburg, Maryland. Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday is announcing that - as of May 1st - the $7.4 billion national settlement reached with Purdue Pharma and its owners takes legal effect. The milestone marks nearly a decade of investigations and litigation as a result of the opioid crisis.A former Philadelphia City councilor will lead the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission's board. It's the latest in a series of changes at the PHRC.

The Governor of Pennsylvania Josh Shapiro joined the 94 WIP Morning Show to talk about Philly sports (Lets Go Flyers!) and the excitement surrounding the 250th Anniversary of our country which will be celebrated in Philadelphia this summer!

In the 8am hour, we talk to PA Governor Josh Shapiro about the Flyers and Philly sports as a whole right now. Also, Eliot Shorr-Parks joins to talk about tonight's first round of the NFL Draft and the Eagles' strategy.

Ross is joined by Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro to discuss how he spent two years being the "biggest pain in the ass" to Commissioner Roger Goodell to land the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh, the expected $200–300 million economic impact on western Pennsylvania, why he believes sports has the power to bring divided communities together, his thoughts on the Eagles' draft needs, and more! Gov. Josh Shapiro Interview: 4:05 NFL New & Notes: 24:00 Download the DraftKings Sports Book App and use code ROSS Connect with the Pod Website - https://www.rosstucker.com Become A Patron - https://www.patreon.com/RTMedia Podcast Twitter - https://twitter.com/RossTuckerPod Podcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rosstuckerpod/ Ross Twitter - https://twitter.com/RossTuckerNFL Ross Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rosstuckernfl/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ross is joined by Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro to discuss how he spent two years being the "biggest pain in the ass" to Commissioner Roger Goodell to land the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh, the expected $200–300 million economic impact on western Pennsylvania, why he believes sports has the power to bring divided communities together, his thoughts on the Eagles' draft needs, and more! Gov. Josh Shapiro Interview: 4:05 NFL New & Notes: 24:00 Download the DraftKings Sports Book App and use code ROSS Connect with the Pod Website - https://www.rosstucker.com Become A Patron - https://www.patreon.com/RTMedia Podcast Twitter - https://twitter.com/RossTuckerPod Podcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rosstuckerpod/ Ross Twitter - https://twitter.com/RossTuckerNFL Ross Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rosstuckernfl/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pennsylvania is introducing new privacy protections for people with disabilities, including those with autism. Governor Josh Shapiro announced the changes last week in a series of executive orders. The Pennsylvania auditor general says the state's so-called motor-voter system is working as intended, despite one error caught during a review. A Florida energy company is planning to build a high-voltage power line in southwest Pennsylvania to feed data centers in Northern Virginia. The company is seeking the right of eminent domain. A house fire claimed the lives of a mother and six children Sunday in Clinton County, near Lock Haven. Following the discovery of a woman's body inside a foreclosed Lebanon County home last week, the woman's husband is facing charges. The executive director of the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission announced Friday that he'll step down in June. A 20-year old Cumberland County man is facing charges of ethnic intimidation and harassment after Pennsylvania State Police say he and a juvenile posted anti-Semitic signs on several properties. 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.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk and the boys make a huge announcement for the 7th annual Draft Spectacular next Thursday in Pittsburgh, look ahead to tonight's play-in games and the NBA Playoffs as a whole, the NHL Playoffs beginning, a massive home run night in MLB, and everything else that's happening in the sports world. Joining today's progrum is an incredible group of guests including the Voice of the Masters, and lead play-by-play commentator for the NFL on CBS, Jim Nantz, 13 year NBA veteran, former 3-point contest champion, ESPN NBA analyst, and co-host of the Knuckleheads Podcast, Quentin Richardson; 4 star QB from Antioch HS in TN, Andre Adams making his college commitment; and UFC President Dana White and Governor of Pennsylvania Josh Shapiro to chat about the UFC coming back to Philadelphia. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN's Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you, we'll see you tomorrow. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Governor Josh Shapiro is rallying Democrats ahead of this year’s midterm elections. Shapiro spoke to a nearly packed room of almost 400 people at the Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center. Several high-profile Democrats also spoke at the weekend event. Conor Lamb, a former U.S. Representative who also ran against Senator John Fetterman, says Democrats have a large window of opportunity this year. For decades, social scientists studying bias and prejudice have relied on Project Implicit, a nonprofit research collaborative and website where people can take tests to measure their own unconscious biases. Millions of people have taken tests on the site over the years. The data collected on the site has also led to many research studies. Now, the funding for the site is under threat. Pennsylvania's two major party gubernatorial candidates - Governor Josh Shapiro and state Treasurer Stacy Garrity - are traveling the country to meet with donors and fundraise. During the first three months of the year, Shapiro out-raised Garrity 10 to one. HACC announces it's eliminating 87 filled positions and 41 vacant positions. Steelton mayor Ciera Dent announced Sunday the Dauphin County borough is launching a new program to curb gun violence, following recent shootings. 14 horses died Sunday in a barn fire at Hanover Shoe Farms. Firefighters from Franklin, Adams and Cumberland counties continue to battle a Franklin County forest fire. And now a deep dive: Several states — including Pennsylvania — are in federal court over the constitutionality of President Donald Trump’s latest executive order to rework elections. Trump explained the order by repeating his often-discredited claim that non-citizens are voting en masse and in favor of his political opponents. WITF’s Jordan Wilkie speaks with Carter Walker, reporter for Votebeat, about his story of how non-citizens were registering to vote in Pennsylvania, and how current Secretary of State Al Schmidt led the charge to fix the problem. 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.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

America needs leaders who will oppose the cruelty, chaos and corruption that we're seeing today. Leaders who won't be booed at the Olympics or blame their own citizens for getting shot. Governor Shapiro reminds us that now is not the time to pull the covers over our heads or check out from the news, but the time to reengage in the American experiment because, ultimately, it really is the people who have the power to stop this. As always, if you find worth in what we do, please consider SUBSCRIBING to PoliticsGirl Premium. You'll get this podcast ad free, along with a bunch of other perks, like the rants directly to your inbox and the knowledge that you're making this kind of highly researched, factual information possible. If that interests you, please go to https://www.politicsgirl.com/premium and subscribe today!! Thank you so much! xoPG As always, please RATE and SUBSCRIBE so we can grow the show, open the dialogue, and inspire change moving forward! All show links here!: https://linktr.ee/politicsgirl Guest Link: https://www.pa.gov/governor @GovernorShapiro This episode is sponsored by… https://wildgrain.com/politicsgirl https://joindeleteme.com/politicsgirl code: politicsgirl https://laundrysauce.com code: politicsgirl20 https://cheershealth.com code: politicsgirl

As Americans grapple with a sharp rise in political violence, controversial immigration enforcement, and a growing sense of institutional breakdown, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro joins Katie for a conversation about power, accountability, and the future of the Democratic Party. Shapiro discusses the crisis in Minneapolis, the erosion of trust between communities and law enforcement, and the constitutional stakes of federal intervention. He also opens up about the personal trauma that shaped his new book, Where We Keep the Light—and makes the case for leadership rooted in empathy, restraint, and a renewed commitment to democratic values.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pennsylvania democratic Governor Josh Shapiro on resisting Trump policies, his faith and whether he plans to run for president.Shapiro is one of the most prominent Jewish officeholders in the US.  In a new memoir “Where we Keep the Light” Shapiro explores his faith, as well as his career in politics… one that's taken him from state representative, to Pennsylvania attorney general to a swing state governor.For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Email us at considerthis@npr.org.This episode was produced by Tyler Bartlam, with audio engineering from Becky Brown. It was edited by Sarah Handel.Our executive producer is Sami Yenigun.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy