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United to stop fentanyl deaths
Since its inception in 2023, National Naloxone Awareness Day is a time to acknowledge the danger of the synthetic opioid, fentanyl, as well as the importance of the opioid overdose reversal drug, naloxone. On this day, Virginians are reminded that on average three Virginians lose their life to fentanyl every day.
Pillion challenges Lee County graduates: 'Be the generation that shatters stereotypes'
Commencement season 2024 is entering history with marks of turbulence and strife. Virginia’s rural areas, particularly the county where I grew up, are experiencing the same effect but for a vastly different reason. Through no choice of their own, Lee County children have born witness to the perils of an unbridled pharmaceutical experiment, suffering collectively and all too often personally in a war they did not start but must finish.
Commentary: Virginia leads the nation in responding to the opioid crisis. But our work isn’t finished
Virginians were some of the first victims of America’s opioid crisis. Big Pharma intentionally targeted our most vulnerable communities in their quest to expand profits through highly addictive and grossly profitable drugs.
Welcome, Appalachian Regional Commission
These are the Virginia counties covered by the Appalachian Regional Commission. Next week, members of the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) will be in far Southwest Virginia (SWVA). We emphatically welcome them to our region. 25 Virginia counties and eight independent cities, which includes all of far SWVA, are a part of the ARC’s footprint.
Pillion: Take a fresh look at state budget
By Todd Pillion Pillion represents the 40th District in the Senate of Virginia. The 40th District includes Lee, Scott, Washington, Grayson, Bristol (city), and parts of Wise, Smyth, and Wythe counties. He is a Republican from Washington County. A lot has changed since I left Richmond in my rearview mirror when the General Assembly adjourned in early March. The budget we passed in Richmond is a product of a very different Virginia economy.
Jerrauld "Jay" Jones and Todd Pillion column: Schools matter for every community
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 20 IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST SUNDAY FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN NORTH CAROLINA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 8 COUNTIES IN NORTHEAST NORTH CAROLINA BERTIE CAMDEN CHOWAN GATES HERTFORD NORTHAMPTON PASQUOTANK PERQUIMANS IN VIRGINIA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 37 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL VIRGINIA AMELIA CHESTERFIELD CITY OF COLONIAL HEIGHTS CITY OF RICHMOND CUMBERLAND FLUVANNA GOOCHLAND HANOVER HENRICO LOUISA POWHATAN PRINCE EDWARD IN EAST CENTRAL...
Chafin, Kilgore, O'Quinn and Pillion: What Amazon’s visit to Southwest Virginia means for our region
By Ben Chafin, Terry Kilgore, Israel O’Quinn and Todd Pillion The writers are all state legislators who represent district in Southwest Virginia. Something big happened this week: Amazon visited Southwest Virginia. And it wasn’t just big for the most obvious reason – Amazon.
Pillion: No. 1 for business? Southwest Virginia sees a different state.
By Todd Pillion By Todd Pillion Pillion, a Republican, represents Dickenson County, Russell County, and parts of Washington and Wise counties in the House of Delegates. Last week CNBC named Virginia “America’s Top State for Business in 2019.” This ranking is a testament to the fiscally conservative and business-friendly policies that the General Assembly has worked hard to pass in recent years.
Their View: Let's be 'Pals'
Over the past week, we’ve heard a lot about Pal’s and Friends. Many of you have seen articles and social media posts related to the Friends of Abingdon group filing an appeal in opposition to a Pal’s Sudden Service at Exit 17. This appeal follows years of resistance by the group to the development of Exit 17 that will also feature athletic fields and a new Food City.
Pillion: Southwest Virginia is open for business
Pillion, a Republican, represents Dickenson County, Russell County, and parts of Washington and Wise counties in the House of Delegates.Economic development. These are two strong words that we hear from our elected officials constantly. But what do these words mean to our constituents? Recently I asked some of my constituents what the phrase “economic development” means to them. The responses I got are probably what most would expect: jobs, investment, opportunity, and hope.
Pillion: Southwest Virginia is open for business
Pillion, a Republican, represents Dickenson County, Russell County, and parts of Washington and Wise counties in the House of Delegates.Economic development. These are two strong words that we hear from our elected officials constantly. But what do these words mean to our constituents? Recently I asked some of my constituents what the phrase “economic development” means to them. The responses I got are probably what most would expect: jobs, investment, opportunity, and hope.
Pillion: A question for Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk
Pillion, a Republican, represents Dickenson County, Russell County, and parts of Washington and Wise counties in the House of Delegates.The news prompted an outpouring of pitches: Amazon is looking for an additional headquarters location. Every city was quick to highlight why they should be the (second) home to the global commerce giant. However, marketing efforts aside, the anticipated winner of the “Amazon lottery” will probably be a usual suspect: maybe San Jose, Boston, or Austin.
Todd Pillion column: Investors, entrepreneurs can transform Southwest Virginia
The news prompted an outpouring of pitches: Amazon is looking for an additional headquarters location.Every city was quick to highlight why it should be the (second) home to the global commerce giant.However, marketing efforts aside, the anticipated winner of the “Amazon lottery” will probably be a usual suspect: somewhere like San Jose, Boston or Austin.
Pillion: Take part in Recovery Sunday
Pillion, a Republican, represents Dickenson County, Russell County, and parts of Washington and Wise counties in the House of Delegates. He is a pediatric dentist.Sunday, Sept. 17 marks the beginning of National Opioid and Heroin Awareness Week.
Pillion: Prescription drug reform is an issue all Virginians can support
By Todd PillionPillion, a Republican, represents Dickenson County, Russell County, and parts of Washington and Wise counties in the House of Delegates. He is a pediatric dentist.One thing Republicans and Democrats can agree on is the issue of overpriced prescription drugs and the distorted pharmaceutical market. It affects our entire population — from young adults to senior citizens.
Kilgore, Chafin and Pillion: Unique hydro projects would help coalfields
By Terry Kilgore, Ben Chafin and Todd Pillion Kilgore and Pillion represent parts of Southwest Virginia in the House of Delegates. Chafin represents part of Southwest Virginia in the state Senate. As legislators who represent Southwest Virginia, we all read the recent editorial in this paper (“We Need Big Ideas for the Coalfields” May 30) with great interest. We call the coalfield region home, and we know, firsthand, the challenges facing this special part of our Commonwealth.
Pillion: We don't always get what we want
Within days of each other, America conducted its presidential election and celebrated Veterans Day. Americans of all creeds, backgrounds and persuasions cast their ballot for the 45th president of the United States thanks to the men and women who bravely and selflessly fight to defend our right to do so.
Pillion: We can't arrest our way out of addiction crisis - Roanoke Times: Commentary
In Southwest Virginia, I represent three of the five counties with the highest fatal overdose rate in the commonwealth. During the past several months, we have seen in the media and heard at multiple forums the horrifying statistics and stories surrounding the nation’s opioid epidemic. For many families across Virginia, these tragic stories hit too close to home. While public awareness to this crisis has been growing, progress has been frustratingly slow.
Voice concerns about governor restoring felons’ voting rights - HeraldCourier.com: Letters To The Editor
Posted: Monday, May 9, 2016 6:00 am Voice concerns about governor restoring felons’ voting rights Todd E. Pillion | 4th District, Virginia House of Delegates | Abingdon, Virginia HeraldCourier.com In an unprecedented move, Gov. Terry McAuliffe signed an executive order April 22 restoring the civil rights of more than 200,000 convicted felons.
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