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The Confluence

The Confluence is 90.5 WESA’s daily news program. Tune in weekdays at 9 a.m. to hear newsmakers and innovators take an in-depth look at stories important to the Pittsburgh region. Find more at wesa.fm... Read more

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NASA will carry CMU-made MoonRanger to search for lunar ice

NASA will carry CMU-made MoonRanger to search for lunar ice

On today’s episode of The Confluence: CMU is sending a rover the size of a suitcase to the moon, we talk about this and ... Read more

31 Jul 2023

22mins

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Pennsylvania looks to new school funding formula, but the timeline is unclear

Pennsylvania looks to new school funding formula, but the timeline is unclear

On today’s episode of The Confluence: Pennsylvania Senate Republican leaders have decided not to appeal to the state Sup... Read more

28 Jul 2023

22mins

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Allegheny County jail inmates have long waits for mental health care

Allegheny County jail inmates have long waits for mental health care

On today’s episode of The Confluence: An Allegheny County Jail inmate died over the weekend while he was awaiting transf... Read more

27 Jul 2023

22mins

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New study finds bacterial test helps pediatricians limit overprescribing antibiotics for sinusitis

New study finds bacterial test helps pediatricians limit overprescribing antibiotics for sinusitis

On today’s episode of The Confluence: A new study looks at how doctors could prevent the over-prescribing of antibiotics... Read more

26 Jul 2023

22mins

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Pa. care providers call on state for increased financial support

Pa. care providers call on state for increased financial support

On today’s episode of The Confluence: A third of providers for people with intellectual disabilities have reported closu... Read more

25 Jul 2023

22mins

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Recreational cannabis legislation looks to bring Pa. regulations in line with some nearby states

Recreational cannabis legislation looks to bring Pa. regulations in line with some nearby states

On today’s episode of The Confluence: A Senate bill has been introduced that attempts to legalize recreational marijuana... Read more

24 Jul 2023

22mins

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Private talks, but no progress reported in Pa. budget stalemate

Private talks, but no progress reported in Pa. budget stalemate

On today’s episode of The Confluence: A dark money group has pressured state lawmakers to approve school vouchers, which... Read more

21 Jul 2023

22mins

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Pittsburgh police union president disagrees with results of staffing report

Pittsburgh police union president disagrees with results of staffing report

On today’s episode of The Confluence: The city hired an outside consultant to assess staffing among the Pittsburgh Polic... Read more

20 Jul 2023

22mins

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Medicaid will now reimburse Street Medicine efforts in Pa. bringing health care to unhoused people

Medicaid will now reimburse Street Medicine efforts in Pa. bringing health care to unhoused people

On today’s episode of The Confluence: Many consider Pennsylvania’s probation system to be outdated, but the most recent ... Read more

19 Jul 2023

22mins

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Lt. Gov. Davis says legislation needed to address gun violence, current approach isn’t enough

Lt. Gov. Davis says legislation needed to address gun violence, current approach isn’t enough

On today’s episode of The Confluence: We speak to Lt. Gov. Austin Davis about the delayed state budget, which has been s... Read more

18 Jul 2023

22mins

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