The proposed state budget includes allocations totaling at least $25 million to drive science, medical, and economic development in Southwest Virginia. The earmarks consist of $15 million for Pulaski County, potentially for a data center, $6.5 million for expanding the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, and $4 million for clean room spaces in Roanoke’s incubator lab project.
The budget conference report, a result of negotiations among 11 House of Delegates and Senate members, outlines these allocations. The $15 million for Pulaski County is designated for site readiness improvements, while the $6.5 million for the medical school will fund enrollment growth and lower tuition for in-state students.
Roanoke will benefit from the $4 million allocation for retrofitting clean room spaces in the lab building. Additionally, other local funding projects in the proposed budget include economic development initiatives, educational programs, public safety improvements, and funding for various institutions like Danville Community College and Blue Ridge PBS.
These allocations aim to boost technology and life sciences in the region and support key sectors of the economy. Once the House and Senate debate and take action on the budget bill, it will go to Governor Glenn Youngkin’s desk for approval. The proposed funding reflects a significant investment in advancing innovation, research, and economic growth in Southwest Virginia.
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