Governor discusses budget shortfall as special session opens Gene Marrano August 18, 2020 1 min read Gov. Ralph Northam Governor Ralph Northam is proposing a budget that has a relatively wide range. From voting to police reform. WFIR’s Rob Ruthenberg has more. About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Roanoke Valley sees slight uptick in number of new coronavirus casesNext: New books details four generations of Texas Tavern legacy Related Stories 1 min read Luke Combs scheduled to perform in Charlottesville in April Clark Palmer October 9, 2025 2 min read Teen sentenced following firearm incident at Franklin County High School Clark Palmer October 9, 2025 1 min read Virginia military wife calls on House Speaker Mike Johnson to pass bill to pay service members Clark Palmer October 9, 2025