Local GOP lawmakers urge budget passage Gene Marrano May 15, 2014 1 minute read Local Republican members of the General Assembly and Roanoke County Board of Supervisors chairman Joe McNamara had a message at their news conference this morning: get back to Richmond and pass a budget. WFIR’s Gene Marrano was there: Share: Post navigation Previous: Man being evaluated after Starlite Motel incidentNext: Rare Jefferson letter for sale; discusses plans for Poplar Forest estate Related Stories Salem RidgeYaks to host inaugural fan fest tomorrow at Salem Memorial Ballpark Web Staff March 20, 2026 0 SupNoke launches as free Roanoke Valley event hub Ian Price March 19, 2026 0 New Roanoke coffee truck excited to be part of community that supports small business Clark Palmer March 19, 2026 0