Gov. Josh Shapiro calls supporters of ban on transgender athletes ‘extremist legislators,’ declines to say if he’d veto
Pennsylvania’s Democratic Governor Josh Shapiro says legislation that would prevent transgender girls and women from playing on publicly funded sports teams is backed by extremist politicians. WITF’s Jordan Wilkie reports the governor avoided saying he would veto the bill.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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WITF Music: MDNGHT DSCO
Central PA band MDNGHT DSCO talks about their style and marketing their music.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Three Mile Island’s nuclear plant expected in 2027
In 1979, Three Mile Island was the site of what is often called the worst nuclear power accident on U.S. soil. Jaxon White, of LNP | LancasterOnline, reports that the restarting of the Island’s nuclear reactor is ahead of schedule.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Pa. House passes bill to lift the ban on Sunday hunting
Coyotes, foxes and crows are already fair game for Pennsylvania hunters on Sundays. Jaxon White from LNP | LancasterOnline reports that hunters may soon be allowed to chase deer, turkey and bear on all in-season Sundays.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Pa. improves election data transparency, with more upgrades to come
Pennsylvania is making its election data available to the public in new ways, with more updates to come. WITF’s Jordan Wilkie reports the Department of State’s new data dashboard makes information about elections easier to access and understand. Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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