Political News

January 24, 2021

Presidential Inaugurations

Since 1789, the inauguration of a president of the United States every four years has functioned as an important civic ritual that transcends partisan politics.… Read the rest

January 11, 2021

Priorities for the New Congress

On January 20, Joe Biden will be sworn in as president of the United States. I will attend his inauguration, which I consider one of… Read the rest

December 31, 2020

Operation Warp Speed: A Success Story of 2020

The year 2020 was a difficult one, but as the year draws to a close, I want to highlight something about the year that went… Read the rest

December 28, 2020

Griffith Statement on CASH Act

Monday, December 28, 2020 – Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement regarding the CASH Act of 2020: “Yesterday, the President signed the more… Read the rest

December 21, 2020

Griffith: The Omnibus Spending Bill

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement on the omnibus appropriations legislation funding the Federal Government for the rest of fiscal year 2021: “As… Read the rest

December 18, 2020

Christmas Traditions

Christmas is a time of tradition, for families, communities, and throughout our society. For those of us who celebrate, like me, we each have our… Read the rest

December 14, 2020

Candy Apples and Toads

An analogy I like to use for the legislative process invokes candy apples and toads. Legislation rarely includes only things I like – the candy… Read the rest

December 9, 2020

Griffith-Backed Medical Marijuana Research Act Passes House

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement after H.R. 3797, the Medical Marijuana Research Act, passed the House of Representatives: “Decisions on marijuana policy… Read the rest

December 9, 2020

RPV Statement on McAuliffe Gubernatorial Announcement

Richmond, VA – RPV Chairman Rich Anderson released the following statement on Terry McAuliffe’s announcement that he will seek to destroy Virginia one more time… Read the rest

December 8, 2020

Griffith calls for COVID relief to be separate from appropriations

Tuesday, December 8, 2020 – Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) today issued the following statement: “I believe the need exists for further economic relief in response… Read the rest

December 7, 2020

Marijuana Legislation: Wrong Time, Wrong Bill

Setting an agenda means setting priorities. Based on the agenda of the U.S. House of Representatives, apparently marijuana is a priority of Speaker Nancy Pelosi… Read the rest

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