Youngkin Unveils VENA Food Aid Plan; Democrats Pitch Redistricting Amendment; Carilion Seeks $50M for Proton Therapy — Oct 29 | WFIR News Express
Top Virginia and Roanoke Valley headlines for Wednesday, October 29, 2025:🏛 Redistricting Amendment: Virginia Democrats propose a temporary constitutional amendment enabling lawmakers to redraw congressional maps if other states change theirs; GOP leaders call it a power grab ahead of Election Day.🍽 Youngkin Unveils VENA: Governor Glenn Youngkin rolls out Virginia Emergency Nutrition Assistance (VENA) — $37.5M from the surplus to keep aid flowing on SNAP EBT cards during the federal shutdown.💬 Shutdown Standoff: Sen. Mark Warner backs holding the line on health-care subsidies as the Senate…
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