Congressman hopes to remove federal government from marijuana discussion Clark Palmer July 30, 2019 1 minute read A freshman GOP Congressman who represents parts of our area says decisions on marijuana legalization rest with individual states not the federal government. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has more. Share: Post navigation Previous: Ironman event coming to Roanoke Valley in 2020Next: Ironman 70.3 triathlon sure to draw from big region Related Stories Familiar voice returns to Salem RidgeYaks broadcast booth for 2026 season Web Staff January 30, 2026 0 Carilion Children’s trauma nurse urges safety first approach for those breaking out the Flexible Flyers this week Gene Marrano January 29, 2026 0 Attorney General Jay Jones Joins Multistate Coalition Condemning DOJ Threats Against Minnesota Clark Palmer January 29, 2026 0