Rural hospital leaders and advocates in Pennsylvania are planning for the future after the passing of President Trump’s spending bill, which cuts more than a trillion dollars from Medicaid over the next decade. The Senate added a $50 billion rural health transformation fund to the bill to address concerns about rural hospitals, but some experts worry how the funding will be used.
The U.S. House has voted to take back funds already appropriated for public broadcasting. The Senate will vote soon, and WPSU could lose critical funding.
Hear In Performance at Penn State Friday, July 18 at 11:00 a.m. & Monday, July 21 at 8:00 p.m. on WPSU-FM
This month's performances from Penn State's School of Music will include dances from "The Three-Cornered Hat" by Manuel de Falla; a Brahms piano sonata; and a piece for saxophone, horn and piano.
This month's performances from Penn State's School of Music will include dances from "The Three-Cornered Hat" by Manuel de Falla; a Brahms piano sonata; and a piece for saxophone, horn and piano.
Produced by WPSU in collaboration with the Penn State Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing, 12 Degrees explores the dimensions of wellness that shape how we feel and function. Listen to the radio program Thursdays at 7:45 a.m. and 4:44 p.m. or click below for the podcast.
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Capping tuition for online charters would save $616 million, according to House Democrats who passed the measure.

It's folk season on WPSU: you can hear The Folk Show every Saturday afternoon from 1 to 5 p.m. until the next Metropolitan Opera radio season starts in December. And join us year-round to hear The Folk Show, Sunday nights from 10 to midnight on WPSU.
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