The U.S. House of Representatives will soon vote on statehood for the District of Columbia. Proponents have offered many reasons in support of the cause, some of these arguments having stronger justification than others, but they have yet to satisfactorily address what I believe to be the greatest counterargument against D.C. statehood: the Constitution of the United States. Among the powers grant... Read more »
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today awarded $2,393,926 to Tri-Area Community Health, based in Laurel Fork. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “Community health centers provide vital medical services to many in Virginia’s Ninth District. The more than $2 million in funding announced today for Tri-Area Community Health will help its staff cont... Read more »
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today awarded $4,663,688 to St. Charles Health Council, based in Jonesville, and $1,357,198 to Clinch River Health Services, based in Dungannon, for a total of $6,020,886 in funding. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “Community health centers provide vital medical services to many in Virginia’s Ninth District. ... Read more »
The U.S. House of Representatives today passed H.R. 1899, the Ensuring Compliance Against Drug Diversion Act, introduced by Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA). Griffith issued the following statement: “Registrations to manufacture, distribute, or dispense opioids are not commodities to be bought or sold, but must be earned. The opioid crisis grew in part due to their abuse. My bill, the Ensuring C... Read more »
Technology has the ability to deliver new opportunities for rural areas like ours. New and exciting innovations can increase the availability of services which previously were sparsely provided or nonexistent. Some of these innovations are not only being deployed here but are being developed and tested here. Drones Southwest Virginia has been the setting for major achievements in drone technology.... Read more »
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) today awarded $500,000 for the restoration of the Millwald Theatre in Wytheville. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “The Millwald Theatre is an important asset for economic development in Wytheville. ARC’s award of $500,000 for its restoration will be a tremendous benefit for the project and, ultimately, the people of Wythe... Read more »
In our country, we are very fortunate to recognize each individual’s ability to practice his or her religion, or not practice a religion, as they see fit. The current time of year is a period of the utmost importance for many people of faith. Two of the world’s great religions observe holidays which are central to their meaning: Easter in Christianity and Passover in Judaism. As they did last year... Read more »
Congressman Griffith’s Ninth District STAFF will be available at the following locations during the month of April. Traveling office hours follow the status of local government offices, which vary across the 22 counties and nine independent cities of the Ninth District. As local governments offices reopen, office hours will be resumed. April 13, 2021 Craig County: 9:00 am – 10:30 am Craig County A... Read more »
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) today awarded $498,961 to the Piedmont Regional Community Services Board, based in Martinsville, to develop a substance abuse recovery ecosystem and remove barriers to obtaining employment for those recovering from substance abuse. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “Substance abuse can throw a person’s life off track, but t... Read more »
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) today awarded $371,000 to the LENOWISCO Planning District Commission, based in Duffield, to develop a substance abuse recovery ecosystem and remove barriers to obtaining employment for those recovering from substance abuse. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “Substance abuse can throw a person’s life off track, but the disru... Read more »
