Democrats hold on to slim Pa. House majority, and a call to keep guns away from polling places
Published Date: 2/14/2024
Source: WITF
00:00 intro 00:51 The results of a special election in Bucks County means Democrats have kept their slim majority in the state House. places. 01:25 Democratic state lawmakers are calling for a ban on firearms at polling places. GOP-controlled states — such as Mississippi, South Carolina and Texas– already have similar laws. 02:22 Governor Josh Shapiro's $48 billion proposal calls for investments in a lot of areas. But, county leaders say it falls short in one of their top priorities. They’re looking for an increase to a key funding source to help provide mental health services. 03:33 During a visit to Pittsburgh, the U.S. Treasury secretary touted how the Biden Administration has been able to lower health care costs through the Inflation Reduction Act. 04:37 local headline roundup 06:51 song of the day Each weekday morning, host Tim Lambert will keep you informed, amused, enlightened and up-to-date on what’s happening in central Pennsylvania and the rest of this great commonwealth. Learn more about The Morning Agenda and view Tim's monthly music playlist at https://www.witf.org/themorningagenda #pennsylvania #news #witf #witfnews