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FAQs about WITF News Stories:How many episodes does WITF News Stories have?The podcast currently has 271 episodes available.
February 22, 2025Pa. elections have fewer resources after Trump cuts, more possiblePresident Donald Trump’s administration is making cuts to election security agencies. WITF’s Jordan Wilkie reports the changes will hurt state and local elections officials if made permanent.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....more2minPlay
February 20, 2025Harrisburg march part of national protest against Donald Trump’s presidencyMore than 300 people marched to the Pennsylvania Capitol Monday protesting President Trump’s administration. WITF’s Jordan Wilkie reports the protests originated on social media and are now taking place across the country.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....more1minPlay
February 20, 2025Three Mile Island nuclear plant lays out emergency plansThe owner of the Three Mile Island nuclear plant says it is updating software and evacuation plans to respond to any potential emergencies. WITF’s Rachel McDevitt reports.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....more2minPlay
February 18, 2025Better than nothing? Pa. considers data privacy bill friendly to companies, called weak by consumer advocatesBusinesses collect data on all of us through the websites we use, the apps on our phones, and even grocery store memberships and purchases. WITF’s Jordan Wilkie reports big tech and consumer protection groups both want Pennsylvania to pass a law to define how data can be used, but they disagree on the details.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....more2minPlay
February 18, 2025Underground Railroad site in York County to open to public this SpringAn Underground Railroad site in York County is scheduled to open to the public this spring for the first time in more than two centuries. WITF's Rachel McDevitt talks with Pete Miele, a Senior Project Leader at Susquehanna National Heritage Area, about the project. Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....more6minPlay
February 18, 2025How are Pa. counties using opioid settlement money?WITF's Rachel McDevitt talks with Ed Mahon of Spotlight PA about a debate over how some counties are using money from settlements with drug companies meant to address the opioid overdose crisis.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....more5minPlay
February 07, 2025Middle Creek visitors must change their plans this snow goose seasonA central Pennsylvania site famous for migrating snow geese is closing areas to the public to prevent the spread of bird flu. WITF’s Rachel McDevitt has more.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....more1minPlay
February 04, 2025Gov. Shapiro's $51.4B budget pitch includes boost to education, legalizing marijuanaGovernor Josh Shapiro pitched a fifty-one-and-a-half billion dollar state budget on Tuesday to members of Pennsylvania’s General Assembly. Jaxon White with our sister newsroom LNP/LancasterOnline reports it would pull about one point six billion dollars from the state’s rainy day fund.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....more2minPlay
January 30, 2025Afghan refugees in Lancaster say families fear Taliban reprisal after Trump executive orderOn his first day in office, President Donald Trump signed an executive order halting refugee resettlement to the United States. As Lancaster Online’s Brett Sholtis reports, this abrupt move has left thousands of people around the world in precarious situations — including people who face retribution from the Taliban if they’re sent back to Afghanistan.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....more4minPlay
January 30, 2025Election reforms, mental health funding, and 911 support — Pa. counties set their legislative prioritiesCounty commissioners want vote-by-mail reforms and additional funding for 911 and mental health services.WITF’s Jordan Wilkie reports on the legislative priorities from the County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....more2minPlay
FAQs about WITF News Stories:How many episodes does WITF News Stories have?The podcast currently has 271 episodes available.