Debate on “Big Beautiful Bill” gets ready to heat up Gene Marrano June 2, 2025 1 minute read Karen Hult-VT photo HR-1, the “Big Beautiful Budget Bill,” championed by the President and passed by one vote in the House has moved on to the US Senate for debate. A widely-quoted political science professor at Virginia Tech weighs in. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: Free workshop aims to boost farm sales and CSA profitabilityNext: Special election called for Virginia’s vacant Congressional seat Related Stories Familiar voice returns to Salem RidgeYaks broadcast booth for 2026 season Web Staff January 30, 2026 0 Carilion Children’s trauma nurse urges safety first approach for those breaking out the Flexible Flyers this week Gene Marrano January 29, 2026 0 Attorney General Jay Jones Joins Multistate Coalition Condemning DOJ Threats Against Minnesota Clark Palmer January 29, 2026 0