STUDY: Maryland affected more than Virginia by shutdown Ian Price January 10, 2019 1 minute read A study of the states most affected by the partial government shutdown has Virginia ranked 6th. Which might surprise some, as WFIR’s Ian Price reports: Find full study results by clicking here Share: Post navigation Previous: Burning incense blamed for starting house fireNext: Roanoke City joins cohort focused on integrating immigrants into economy Related Stories Delta Dental of Virginia awards $825,000 in grants to bolster Virginia’s safety net clinics Web Staff April 20, 2026 “Brady” hails new gun violence prevention laws in Virginia Gene Marrano April 20, 2026 Roanoke unveils historic marker to honor ophthalmology pioneer Web Staff April 17, 2026