Debate on “Big Beautiful Bill” gets ready to heat up Gene Marrano June 2, 2025 1 minute 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: Post navigation Previous: Free workshop aims to boost farm sales and CSA profitabilityNext: Special election called for Virginia’s vacant Congressional seat Related Stories Botetourt County unveils historic marker on Catawba Road in remembrance of the “BikeCentennial,” Gene Marrano June 29, 2026 Prices rise for FloydFest 2026 Tuesday at midnight – with the 2026 festival just over 3 weeks away Gene Marrano June 29, 2026 38th Annual Salem Fair returns Wednesday Web Staff June 29, 2026