Federal spending bill could include first Medicare update since 1989 Ian Price December 22, 2022 1 min read If passed this week, a local professor says the omnibus spending bill could be a game changer for people who receive Medicare. WFIR’s Ian Price has more. About the Author Ian Price Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Five months after mass rescue, how Roanoke beagles are doing nowNext: Roanoke adopts economic development strategic plan Related Stories 1 min read All is need is LOVE … in Roanoke County Gene Marrano September 18, 2025 2 min read Spanberger leads Earle-Sears by 12 Points in Virginia governor’s race, new poll finds Ian Price September 18, 2025 5 min read Roanoke County Superintendent Ken Nicely announces retirement Web Staff September 18, 2025