The Morning Agenda

Trump admin. rolls back fuel efficiency. How did a terror suspect get a Pa. driver’s license? And PSU faculty begin unionization process.


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The Trump administration has announced plans to roll back fuel efficiency standards for cars and trucks – citing affordability. It’s the latest move toward dismantling former President Biden’s climate initiatives. Public health advocates say the rules have helped clean up Philly’s air quality.

Federal authorities arrested an Uzbek terror suspect with a Pennsylvania-issued driver’s license several weeks ago. State senators convened in Harrisburg this week to investigate how he obtained it.

Faculty members at Penn State hoping to unionize across the university say they’ve filed the paperwork needed for a vote that could happen next year.

“Revolutionary Things: Objects from the Collection,” is a new exhibit opening today (Friday) at the State Museum of Pennsylvania. The exhibit – in celebration of America250 - aims to illustrate the commonwealth’s unique place in the story of America’s Independence.

And if you’re still searching for that perfect Christmas tree, there should still be plenty to choose from in Pennsylvania.

Pennsylvania's Attorney General has reached a $1.5 million settlement with discount retailer Dollar General after an investigation uncovered multiple instances of price gouging. According to AG Dave Sunday, between 2019 and 2023, his office found that in more than 40 percent of products, the price at the cash register was more than the price listed on the item.

An eviction diversion program in Reading is winding down. The program offered tenants hands-on legal help and rental money.

In Lebanon County, more than 60-thousand wreaths will be placed on veterans' graves at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery this weekend. A ceremony and wreath laying begins this Saturday (Dec 13) at noon.

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