Local legislator gears up for new session Gene Marrano January 14, 2015 1 minute 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: Post navigation Previous: As General Assembly reconvenes, some key agreements — and sharp divisionsNext: Roanoke delegate still supports Medicaid expansion Related Stories U.S. Supreme Court denies Virginia Dems appeal on referendum vote Gene Marrano May 15, 2026 The Roanoke Region Food and Farm Trail officially launches Gene Marrano May 15, 2026 Roanoke Women’s Foundation honors two people with ties to Taubman Museum Gene Marrano May 14, 2026