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 United Way of Virginia’s Blue Ridge helps fund new nature trail signs in Rocky Mount Gene Marrano June 24, 2026 More Romeo & Juliet, new exhibit at Wilson Museum, Broadway in Roanoke releases schedule for 26-27 season Gene Marrano June 24, 2026 Feeding Southwest Virginia President and CEO Pamela Irvine will retire at the end of the year after 45 years with the Food Bank Gene Marrano June 24, 2026