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 Bedford family mourns loss of pets, home after Goodview Road fire Ian Price March 10, 2026 0 QDOBA Mexican Eats brings its take on fast-casual to Roanoke Gene Marrano March 10, 2026 0 Western Virginia Water Authority ready to talk data center and future water needs for the valley at public meeting Gene Marrano March 10, 2026 0