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: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts 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 2 min read Roanoke delegate calls antisemitism claims ‘silly season’ politics Ian Price August 11, 2025 1 min read VBR sees solid visitation growth numbers in 2024, in early 2025 also Gene Marrano August 11, 2025 1 min read Miyares calls Democratic opponent “soft” on violent crime; challenger responds with public safety plan Web Staff August 11, 2025