LYNCHBURG, Va. – The images of chaos at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday are more than 24 hours old, but still fresh in Virginia lawmakers’ minds. You have the right to petition your elected officials; but the violence is inexcusable,” said Republican Congressman Morgan Griffith, who represents Virginia’s 9th district. Democratic Senator Tim Kaine holds President Trump accountable for the violence. I was so pissed off that this is what it’s come to with [President Trump] and with this country at this moment in time,” said Kaine. But Griffith says even after the chaos, Congress had a duty to continue the ceremonial count.

WASHINGTON DC, A Virginia Congressman is trying to make sure school districts get to decide when and how to reopen this fall. Morgan Griffith, who represents Virginias 9th Congressional District, has introduced a resolution to Congress encouraging governors to let school districts decide what they think is best. When the resolution was introduced Friday, Griffith said he was concerned Governor Northams initial guidelines for reopening schools would prevent many rural school districts from being able to reopen. He says the governor has since changed his position, but Griffith still believes Congress needs to send a message. We know youve got to be careful, but we think you ought to be able to do whats right in your community, Griffith said of school districts.