Local legislators are back in Richmond the week to close the deal on a budget Gene Marrano March 24, 2014 1 min read Unless state lawmakers de-couple the health care expansion issue from the budget, this week’s General Assembly special session could be a trying one. WFIR’s Gene Marrano spoke to several Roanoke area legislators: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: US 220 re-opens, but another closure is expected this afternoonNext: Bedford man charged with Friday fatal hit and run accident Related Stories 1 min read Huddle Up Moms stages 4th annual Taco Fest fundraiser Gene Marrano September 3, 2025 1 min read Roanoke City Police searching for suspect connected to an armed robbery in the Crystal Spring area Clark Palmer September 2, 2025 2 min read Roanoke College: President’s 25 initiative tops $1 million in cash and commitments for endowed student financial aid Clark Palmer September 2, 2025