McAuliffe signs funding for Research Institute expansion Gene Marrano May 6, 2016 1 minute read With a stroke of the pen while in Roanoke, Governor McAuliffe authorized more than two-billion dollars in state capital improvement projects this morning. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has the story: Share: Post navigation Previous: Strawberry Festival kicks off in downtown RoanokeNext: Photos: Roanoke Police seek help to identify burglary suspect Related Stories Prices rise for FloydFest 2026 Tuesday at midnight – with the 2026 festival just over 3 weeks away Gene Marrano June 29, 2026 38th Annual Salem Fair returns Wednesday Web Staff June 29, 2026 Carilion, FBRI host workshop on latest treatment options for some forms of cancer Gene Marrano June 26, 2026
With a stroke of the pen while in Roanoke, Governor McAuliffe authorized more than two-billion dollars in state capital improvement projects this morning. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has the story:
