Debate on “Big Beautiful Bill” gets ready to heat up Gene Marrano June 2, 2025 1 min 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: Continue Reading Previous: Free workshop aims to boost farm sales and CSA profitabilityNext: Special election called for Virginia’s vacant Congressional seat Related Stories 1 min read Carilion Crystal Spring Tower takes another step towards being fully open Ian Price June 18, 2025 1 min read Center in the Square plans to add Brady’s Distillery tasting room to its ground floor atrium Gene Marrano June 18, 2025 1 min read “Jaws” turns 50 – a local media expert on how it welcomed in the summer blockbuster era Gene Marrano June 18, 2025