Bill would have government fund private companies’ payrolls Ian Price April 27, 2020 1 minute read A Virginia U.S. Senator is working on legislation that would embrace a once-radical idea. WFIR’s Ian Price has more on a bill that would use government funding for private companies’ payrolls: Share: Post navigation Previous: Local schools send players to NFL; Williams sent packing by ‘SkinsNext: Takeout Hunger aims for “Dining with Dignity” – and hot meals Related Stories Governor defends existing Google data center deals amid Roanoke-area protests Ian Price April 30, 2026 Pediatric ABA Program for young children with autism arrives in Roanoke later this year Gene Marrano April 30, 2026 VA Drivers Raise $115,000 for the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation Emma Thomas April 30, 2026