Virginia government much less dependent on federal funding than its residents Ian Price March 28, 2017 1 minute read Virginia ranks close to the bottom of a recent Wallet Hub survey of states most dependent on federal funding, but proposed budget cuts could see the commonwealth seeking more federal money in the future. As WFIR’s Ian Price reports: Share: Post navigation Previous: POLL: Democrats Perriello and Northam tied; Gillespie extends lead in GOP raceNext: Mark Warner speaks to WFIR this morning on several issues Related Stories Olde Salem Brewing Company launches food service at downtown Roanoke location Clark Palmer June 5, 2026 Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport launches daily nonstop service to Dallas-Fort Worth Web Staff June 5, 2026 Sen. Warner sponsors bipartisan bill to make hot rotisserie chicken SNAP-eligible Clark Palmer June 5, 2026