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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… Read more »
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) today awarded $300,000 to the Western Virginia Workforce Development Board to develop a substance abuse recovery ecosystem and remove barriers to obtaining employment for those recovering from substance abuse in the Counties of Alleghany and Craig and the City of Covington. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following… Read more »
A week of hearings in the Energy and Commerce Committee was supposed to build momentum for the Democrat agenda. But testimony offered at the hearings by witnesses, whether those called by the majority or with backgrounds in liberal causes, should serve as a reality check to the grand progressive schemes being advocated.
The first hearing on March 22 convened the full committee to look at… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development today awarded the Russell County Public Service Authority a loan of $97,700 and a grant of $75,000, a total of $172,700, for the purchase of six service trucks. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“Purchasing new and modern equipment can challenge the budgets of rural communities. Today’s award of… Read more »
