Local legislator gears up for new session Gene Marrano January 14, 2015 1 min read Today is opening day for the General Assembly’s 45-day “short session” session in Richmond … time for local legislators like Salem’s Greg Habeeb to roll up their sleeves. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Continue Reading Previous: As General Assembly reconvenes, some key agreements — and sharp divisionsNext: Roanoke delegate still supports Medicaid expansion Related Stories 1 min read Feeding America says there is a “hunger crisis,” in America Gene Marrano April 18, 2025 1 min read Immersive art comes to The Eye Denise Membreno April 18, 2025 1 min read Solarize Roanoke program returns through July 15 Gene Marrano April 18, 2025