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 Roanoke County School Board approves turf field at Hidden Valley High School Clark Palmer June 25, 2025 1 min read Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs to reveal new logo and jerseys Web Staff June 25, 2025 1 min read Botetourt County incident leaves two men dead in officer involved shooting Gene Marrano June 25, 2025