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Our region of Virginia has known firsthand the devastation of the opioid crisis. In recent years, a new threat has driven up fatal drug overdoses: fentanyl and its analogues. Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is 50 times stronger than heroin. Like other opioids, it has a legitimate medical use as a painkiller. But illicit fentanyl is also often mixed in with other illegal drugs sold on… Read more »

The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded a $1.5 million grant to Russell County for the construction of the Three Rivers Destination Center as part of a project to support outdoor recreation. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “Southwest Virginia’s amazing natural beauty and outdoor recreational opportunities are a great asset for job growth… Read more »

The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded a grant of $1,466,029 to Dabney S. Lancaster Community College (soon to be Mountain Gateway Community College) for the Appalachian Hardwood Training Initiative, a program to improve skills to increase employability in the region’s sawmill and wood manufacturing industries. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement announcing the winners of the Congressional App Challenge in Virginia’s Ninth Congressional District: “The Congressional App Challenge allows high school students to display their creativity and technological skill by developing an original app. “I am pleased to announce that the winner of this year’s competition in the… Read more »

Today, Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) and Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) introduced the Halt All Lethal Trafficking of (HALT) Fentanyl Act. Currently, fentanyl and fentanyl related substances temporarily fall under Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) due to a temporary scheduling order that runs through February 18th of 2022. Due to the increase in overdose deaths related… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement on the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA): “Supporting legislation that would infringe on the constitutional rights of American citizens would violate my oath of office. As in past years, this year’s NDAA contained a provision that could permit indefinite detention of American citizens. I have objected to it before… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement on the death of former U.S. Senate Majority Leader Bob Dole (R-KS): “Bob Dole was one of the great statesmen of the Greatest Generation. He overcame a horrific injury in World War II to faithfully serve his country in the House, the Senate, and as a Republican presidential candidate. His long and honorable career was a… Read more »

Over the past few months, I have heard clear opposition from many residents of Virginia’s Ninth Congressional District to President Biden’s coronavirus vaccine mandates. I share this opposition and have expressed it before in this column. I am vaccinated, and I urge others to consider getting vaccinated themselves if they are not already, but I believe such a decision should be left to… Read more »

Today, Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) and U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (D-VA) asked President Joe Biden to approve an appeal that would grant federal assistance to individual residents in and around Hurley, Va. who were affected by the severe flooding, landslides, and mudslides that occurred on August 30, 2021, causing extensive damage in the area. Following the extreme… Read more »

As winter begins, Americans this year confront a most unwelcome holiday guest: high energy prices. Just like Santa Claus, expensive energy is coming to town. Unlike Santa, it doesn’t matter if you’ve been bad or good. Your wallet will suffer just the same. You have probably noticed already how much more it costs to fill up your gas tank. According to AAA, Virginia’s average gas price is… Read more »