Edwards: proposed block grants to replace Obamacare is “terrible idea” Gene Marrano September 18, 2017 1 min read State Sen. John Edwards Some Republican members of Congress are floating another health care reform idea: block grants to states. But Roanoke’s State Senator calls “a terrible idea”, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports. Share: Continue Reading Previous: Ed Gillespie live on WFIR: proposal for I-81, reactions to GOP attacks on lobbyist backgroundNext: Roanoke’s new city manager: any downtown parking problems are, in ways, a healthy sign Related Stories 1 min read A weekend of new works at Hollins and The Bear; O. Winston Link and VA 250 celebration Gene Marrano January 15, 2025 1 min read Ribbon cut for new Bonsack Fire EMS Station Ian Price January 14, 2025 1 min read Virginia Insurance Marketplace open enrollment ends Wednesday night Denise Membreno January 14, 2025