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 The Tiny Cargo Company has big plans for its scale up at new facility Gene Marrano February 23, 2026 0 Roanoke College Poll: Virginians support tougher gun laws but doubt the impact Clark Palmer February 23, 2026 0 Virginia Tech to host Afghan female soldiers and student author for storytelling event Web Staff February 23, 2026 0