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 Presbyterian Community Center cuts ribbon on new home in SE Roanoke Gene Marrano May 29, 2026 June is Gun Violence Awareness Month – the local group “Fed Up” will hold an event next Friday Gene Marrano May 29, 2026 Governor Spanberger announces dismissal of Rector of Virginia Tech Board of Visitors Clark Palmer May 28, 2026