Virginia government much less dependent on federal funding than its residents Ian Price March 28, 2017 1 minute read Virginia ranks close to the bottom of a recent Wallet Hub survey of states most dependent on federal funding, but proposed budget cuts could see the commonwealth seeking more federal money in the future. As WFIR’s Ian Price reports: Share: Post navigation Previous: POLL: Democrats Perriello and Northam tied; Gillespie extends lead in GOP raceNext: Mark Warner speaks to WFIR this morning on several issues Related Stories New Study Ranks Virginia’s Public Schools 6th in the Nation Emma Thomas July 24, 2026 A local hero of the American Revolution is honored with a new exhibit by the Salem Museum & Historical Society Gene Marrano July 23, 2026 Plays, plays everywhere … and a closing night artist reception and lecture at Hollins Gene Marrano July 22, 2026