Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) applauds today’s announcement of federal awards to grow the economy in coal-producing communities in Virginia. These awards, which are being announced on a rolling basis by the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) and the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA), are funded through the Partnerships for Opportunity… Read more »
Congressman Griffith’s Ninth District STAFF will be available at the following locations during the month of September.
September 1, 2016
Lee County: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Lee County Sheriff’s Office
Conference Room – Suite U101
33640 Main Street
Jonesville, VA
Martinsville: 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
NCI
Room 106 – Classroom Building
30 Franklin Street
Martinsville,… Read more »
Telemedicine – Now is the Time
From time to time, this column highlights ongoing challenges, promising innovations, etc. being undertaken by various people, organizations, and/or businesses from throughout Ninth District. For example, I wrote earlier this month of a local cow/calf operation and its owner’s support of improving our tax code. I have also discussed the Radford… Read more »
DEA Appears to Think Oxycodone Less of a Problem than Marijuana
In recent years, more and more people have expressed an interest in advancing medical research into potential benefits and risks associated with the use of medicinal marijuana. I am among them, having supported efforts to address the burdensome processes that currently impede legitimate medical research on… Read more »
Ninth District Agriculture and a Better Way to do Tax Reform
Last week, among other visits to businesses and organizations in Virginia’s Ninth District, I had the opportunity to visit Hillwinds Farm, a local cow/calf operation in Dublin.
Not only are agriculture and forestry an integral part of our region’s economy and heritage, but agriculture is the largest industry in the Ninth… Read more »
At the Bristol Chamber of Commerce luncheon today, Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) 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 114th Congress.
Griffith said, “I have made it my duty to protect jobs and fight back against regulatory onslaught and administrative overreach, and… Read more »
Zika – An Update
Florida health officials recently reported that several individuals were infected with the Zika virus by local mosquitos, which the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states “…are likely the first known occurrence of local mosquito-borne Zika virus transmission in the continental United States.”
In response, Senate Democrats are calling for Congress to act on… Read more »
Congressman Griffith’s Ninth District STAFF will be available at the following locations during the month of August.
August 2, 2016
Tazewell County: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
American Legion Building
226 Central Avenue
Tazewell, VA
Buchanan County: 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Grundy Town Hall
1185 Plaza Drive
Grundy, VA
Pulaski County: 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Dublin Town… Read more »
Landmark Anti-Opioid Abuse Bill Now Law
In my most recent column, I wrote that legislation to combat the devastating opioid epidemic plaguing our communities – the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (S. 524) – had cleared both chambers of Congress and was heading to the President’s desk for consideration. The Energy and Commerce Committee, of which I am a member, has tallied… Read more »
Fighting Opioid Abuse – An Update
Our nation is in the throes of a real, devastating opioid epidemic that is plaguing our communities. Too many have been affected by this growing epidemic, which destroys lives, families, and communities.
Addressing this epidemic continues to be a priority. I am pleased to report that legislation to help tackle this problem – the… Read more »
