VA Senator calls for more resources to help state and local governments Clark Palmer May 22, 2020 1 minute read One of Virginia’s Democratic US Senators says it is time to provide financial relief to state and local governments as they deal with the fallout from the pandemic. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has that story. Share: Post navigation Previous: Northam signals mandated face mask order is comingNext: “Multiple road hazards” close Blue Ridge Parkway in Roanoke area Related Stories Coffee truck owner frustrated with code enforcement in Roanoke City Clark Palmer March 27, 2026 0 A new playground at the Williamson Road Library – Plaza de Esperanza – cuts a ribbon Gene Marrano March 27, 2026 0 State Republican lawmakers call for temporary suspension of Commonwealth’s gas tax Clark Palmer March 27, 2026 0