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 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