The redistricting commission can’t decide whether to keep Roanoke and Roanoke County separate or combined in a single state Senate district.
Politics
VA West urges Congress to vote against Biden’s tax plan
VA West, the largest coalition of small businesses in Southwest Virginia, is urging lawmakers to vote against a proposed increase of the corporate tax rate.
Back to the drawing board
Districts that are already big will have to become bigger.
Southwest to benefit from $2.5 million in grants
The Appalachian Regional Commission has awarded more than $2.5 million in grants to communities in Southwest Virginia to help fund broadband infrastructure expansion, and incentivize workforce development and job growth.

