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 Million Dollar Quartet opens, Opera Roanoke’s 50th birthday bash and music in the garden Gene Marrano September 17, 2025 1 min read Online dangers the subject of public meetings cohosted by Roanoke County Public Schools and the Partnership for Community Wellness Denise Membreno September 17, 2025 1 min read Getting older can be expensive Gene Marrano September 17, 2025
