Governor remains optimistic about budget deal Gene Marrano May 9, 2018 1 min read The General Assembly and Governor Northam have yet to come to a meeting of the minds with the new July 1st fiscal year looming. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has an update: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: UPDATE: Victim is now identified in fatal Salem shootingNext: Scott Robertson golf tourney attracts top young amateurs Related Stories 1 min read Roanoke City Police officials discuss crime data center Clark Palmer August 19, 2025 4 min read Spanberger lead over Earle-Sears narrows Clark Palmer August 19, 2025 1 min read Roanoke City zoning amendment makes Preservation Foundation “endangered” list Gene Marrano August 18, 2025