Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement upon the death of former Virginia Governor Gerald Baliles:
“I am saddened to learn that former Governor Gerald Baliles has passed away. He served our Commonwealth faithfully as a member of the House of Delegates, Attorney General, and Governor. A native son of Patrick County, he remained devoted to promoting the interests… Read more »
Democrats in the House of Representatives are moving forward with their so-called “impeachment inquiry” into President Trump, but others of us in the House know that important work remains to be done on behalf of the American people.
On the morning of October 23rd, frustrated Republicans rightfully demanded access to impeachment information. Several actually entered the room where,… Read more »
Pelosi Drug Bill
On October 17, the House Energy and Commerce Committee marked up H.R. 3, Speaker Pelosi’s prescription drug bill.
Republicans and Democrats in the committee have been working together all year on solutions to lower prescription drug costs. We had previously passed legislation out of committee addressing the issue and were discussing further action to advance this… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement after introducing the Sexual Assault Victims Protection Act:
“We have to do better for sexual assault victims. The bill I have introduced, the Sexual Assault Victims Protection Act, will help. It would establish a task force to identify barriers that now block access to professional assistance, help states improve their… Read more »
Broadband’s New World
In August 1492, the Italian explorer Christopher Columbus set sail in the name of the Spanish monarchs Ferdinand and Isabella in search of a sea route to the riches of Asia. On October 12, 1492, he landed instead in the Americas and thus opened the New World for Western exploration and settlement.
We all know this story, and so we observe Columbus Day every second… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement after the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) authorized $23,979,453 to Sunset Digital Communications over the next ten years to expand rural broadband in Southwest Virginia at gigabit speed:
“Fast and reliable broadband access promises to open up major new opportunities for the economy, education, health care, and… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith issued the following statement after the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded $2,188,012 in grants through its Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization (POWER) Initiative for projects in Virginia’s Ninth Congressional District:
“The Appalachian Regional Commission’s POWER Initiative provides important support for… Read more »
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded $622,280 through its Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization (POWER) Initiative for the Appalachian Beekeeping Collective Diversification and Expansion Project.
“Bees are some of nature’s essential creatures, and the Appalachian Beekeeping Collective cultivates them while providing new job opportunities for… Read more »
Impeachment: A Partisan Distraction
I enjoy using this column to discuss important but less well-known issues that affect the lives of Southwest Virginians. As your representative in Washington, I work on policy matters that make a difference in our communities, such as economic development, health care, and rural broadband. These topics may not grab headlines, but they are vital, and I… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement announcing that U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development has awarded $3 million for broadband in Buchanan County:
“Broadband is a vital tool for economic development and expanding opportunity. This funding for iGo Technology will provide a tremendous boost, connecting hundreds of homes and businesses to… Read more »
