Blackjewel
I have been closely following the situation regarding Blackjewel and the employees who have not been paid for their work, even having their paycheck deposits disappear.
I find it appalling that Blackjewel did not give its workers notice of the situation. While failure to give notice may not be illegal, the conduct is unconscionable.
Further, knowingly writing bad checks is… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement after the announcement that Volvo Trucks plans to expand its Pulaski County operation, investing nearly $400 million and creating 777 new jobs:
“Volvo Trucks’ enormous investment in Pulaski County is a tremendous sign of confidence in the business climate of the New River Valley. Adding 777 new jobs and investing almost… Read more »
Most weeks in the House of Representatives are busy. Votes, committee hearings, constituent meetings, etc., occupy my time. A recent week highlights how these activities affect policies that are meaningful in the lives of Virginians in the Ninth Congressional District.
Energy and Commerce Committee Hearings: Pipelines and Abortion
Many hours are spent on committee business, whether… Read more »
Setting the Table for Economic Growth
Our region recently hosted U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross. I was honored to join him for much of his visit and participate in discussions with him and our region’s leaders about economic development and commerce.
The Department of Commerce helps foster conditions for the economy to grow and businesses to thrive, and I am glad Secretary Ross… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement after the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded a $600,000 Brownfields Assessment Coalition Grant targeting the Town of Bluefield, Virginia, and the City of Bluefield, West Virginia:
“The Brownfields Program assists local communities in cleaning up and redeveloping former industrial and commercial sites in… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement after the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded a $300,000 Brownfields Assessment Coalition Grant targeting the City of Martinsville:
“The Brownfields Program assists local communities in cleaning up and redeveloping former industrial and commercial sites in preparation for new economic endeavors. This… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement after the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded a $600,000 Brownfields Assessment Coalition Grant to the LENOWISCO Planning District Commission, targeting sites along the Powell River Trail North (PRTN) abandoned railroad corridor, abandoned mine land properties, and properties in the Town of Clintwood:
“The… Read more »
Rare Earth Elements
Countries can rise or fall based on what lies under their feet.
Kingdoms in the Middle East gained power due to their vast reserves of oil. Gold and silver mines drove the populating of parts of the American West.
In the 21st century, rare earth elements may be the essential resources that shape our future as a country.
Rare earth elements are not necessarily as… Read more »
Robocalls
Have you received an unsolicited call recently from a number that looked familiar?
If so, you are far from alone. Robocalls increasingly plague our cell phones. They leave us unsure about who is calling and what is a legitimate call. Sometimes they trick those who pick up into sending money or divulging sensitive information. At the very least, they are annoying.
Many of you… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement after Governor Ralph Northam (D-VA) highlighted the third round of $10 million in funding for Southwest Virginia through the Abandoned Mine Land (AML) Pilot Program:
“I appreciate the renewed attention the Governor has brought to the federal AML program, a valuable source of support for economic development on abandoned… Read more »
