Economy

Prescription Drug Costs Previously, I reported in this column that two bills meant to combat high drug prices had passed both the House of Representatives and the Senate. I am happy to say that President Trump has since signed them into law. The Know the Lowest Price Act of 2018 and the Patient Right to Know Drug Prices Act ban “gag clauses,” which are sometimes imposed… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) today issued the following statement after the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) announced a $917,315 grant to the LENOWISCO Planning District for development of the Project Intersection industrial site in Norton: “The Project Intersection industrial site in Norton is in a great position to attract new manufacturing and industrial operations to… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement after participating in today’s announcement that WestRock Company plans to invest $248.4 million to expand its operations in the City of Covington and Alleghany County: “WestRock’s $248.4 million investment in improving its manufacturing operation is great news for the Alleghany Highlands. The company is a staple of our… Read more »

Our part of Virginia understands the damage that can be inflicted by excessive regulation. The War on Coal was largely waged in this manner, as the Obama Administration’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) imposed layers of rules providing no benefit to the environment but imposing massive new costs on the coal industry. The coal industry is not the only subject of overzealous… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) has been honored as a “Hero of Main Street” by the National Retail Federation. The award recognizes Members of Congress who have voted, introduced bills, and advocated policies to promote the health of the retail sector, which overwhelmingly consists of small businesses. “It is an honor to be recognized as a ‘Hero of Main Street’ for my record in the… Read more »

Thoughts on Labor Day and Grant Workshops Announcement We dedicate Labor Day each year to the social and economic contributions American workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country. While the first Labor Day was celebrated on Tuesday, September 5, 1882, in New York City, it would not become a nationally recognized holiday until 1894. On June 28, 1894,… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) today issued the following statement after he was recognized with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Spirit of Enterprise Award for his support of pro-jobs, pro-growth policies in the first session of the 115th Congress:  “I am honored to be recognized for my efforts to protect jobs and fight against regulatory and administrative overreach. I work hard… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) today issued the following statement after the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development announced a total of $84,720.00 in grant funds for the construction of a farmers' market building in Hillsville, Virginia: “These funds will go a long way toward supporting our local family farmers. The agriculture industry is an integral part of… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) today issued the following statement after the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development announced a total of $27,000.00 in grant funds for the improvement of a farmers' market facility in Dungannon, Virginia: “These funds will go a long way toward supporting our local family farmers. The agriculture industry is an integral part of… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) today issued the following statement after the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development announced a total of $232,280.00 in grant funds for the construction of an open-air farmers' market facility in Chilhowie, Virginia: “These funds will go a long way toward supporting our local family farmers. The agriculture industry is an integral… Read more »