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A deep-dive into Pennsylvania’s automatic voter registration program, started under Governor Josh Shapiro in 2023, shows it’s working to get more people to vote from all parties and parts of the state. WITF’s Jordan Wilkie talks with Votebeat reporter Carter Walker who analyzed the data.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Well over a thousand people protesting Donald Trump’s presidency rallied on Harrisburg’s Capitol steps Saturday. WITF's Jordan Wilkie reports protesters used chants, speeches and homemade signs to make it clear they oppose President Trump’s immigration crackdown supported by Republicans like local Congressman Scott Perry.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Local governments are seeing more challenges to their decisions not to release public records. Some people are turning to ChatGPT, Claude and other artificial intelligence systems for help in making their case.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Lancaster and York county law enforcement agencies who partner with Immigration and Customs Enforcement say they are not interested in a targeted operation in the area. WITF’s Jordan Wilkie reports on newly released records showing ICE sought a local surge.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Pennsylvania’s education secretary says her office is preparing to help schools adopt a complete cell phone ban for students.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Pennsylvania voters are growing increasingly critical of President Donald Trump’s handling of immigration policy, according to the latest Franklin and Marshall College Poll. Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Handling of the economy has long been considered a strong suit for the Republican Party. A new poll suggests the economy might now be one of the party’s weaknesses heading into this year’s midterms.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
State officials are looking to curb Pennsylvania's ongoing outbreak of bird flu — the worst it’s seen in decades.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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. Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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. Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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. Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The state Republican Party is throwing its weight behind western Pennsylvania attorney Jason Richey in his bid for lieutenant governor.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Republican gubernatorial candidate Stacy Garrity says she would cooperate with President Donald Trump’s administration in running Pennsylvania’s elections.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Governor Josh Shapiro is pitching lawmakers a fifty-three-point-three billion-dollar state budget. Increasing public school funding is the big-ticket item. But it’s not the only school policy he has in mind. Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Republicans in the state Senate say that Governor Josh Shapiro’s budget proposal would threaten Pennsylvania’s financial future if enacted. Among their biggest concerns is pulling money out of the state’s emergency funds. Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Independent and third-party voters are the fastest-growing voting bloc in Pennsylvania. These voters are barred from participating in the commonwealth’s primaries.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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