Federal spending bill could include first Medicare update since 1989 Ian Price December 22, 2022 1 min read If passed this week, a local professor says the omnibus spending bill could be a game changer for people who receive Medicare. WFIR’s Ian Price has more. About the Author Ian Price Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Five months after mass rescue, how Roanoke beagles are doing nowNext: Roanoke adopts economic development strategic plan Related Stories 1 min read Luke Combs scheduled to perform in Charlottesville in April Clark Palmer October 9, 2025 2 min read Teen sentenced following firearm incident at Franklin County High School Clark Palmer October 9, 2025 1 min read Virginia military wife calls on House Speaker Mike Johnson to pass bill to pay service members Clark Palmer October 9, 2025