United States Senator and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell was in eastern Kentucky today making stops in Pikeville.

He spoke to the Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce during a luncheon, then made a stop at the University of Pikeville to deliver an address to medical students and health professionals. The Senator discussed steps Congress is taking to combat the opioid and substance abuse epidemic, as well as his bills, the CAREER Act and Protecting Moms and Infants Act, which are included in legislation President Trump is expected to sign into law tomorrow.

Winners of the “I Am Unite” scholarship contest, Rebecca Robinette and Chase Gilbert, also spoke at today’s press conference.