Press Releases

Friday, November 22, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded a $1,650,000 grant to the Martinsville-based GENEDGE Alliance. The funding will support the Virginia Smart Manufacturing Accelerator Program. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:   “GENEDGE Alliance is a leading contributor and innovator in the manufacturing space,… Read more »

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Martinsville-Henry Coalition for Health and Wellness a $873,542 grant. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “This September, I visited and toured the Bassett Health Center that operates as part of Connect Health + Wellness. “This grant for more than $873,000 helps Connect Health +… Read more »

U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) is an original cosponsor of the Disaster Recovery and Resilience Act and the Helene Recovery Support Act.   The Disaster Recovery and Resilience Act will cut bureaucratic red tape and expedite the mobilization of disaster recovery resources to an area affected by a “major disaster” as declared by the President of the United States.… Read more »

U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) has awarded MOVA Technologies, based out of Pulaski, Virginia, a $649,968 grant. The funding will support new research to address critical scientific challenges and opportunities in agriculture. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:   “This USDA NIFA research… Read more »

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development has awarded Citizens Telephone Cooperative a $5 million grant. The funding will support the deployment of a fiber-to-the-premises network benefiting residents and businesses in Carroll County. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:   “Carroll County stands to benefit from increased access to… Read more »

In a 6-3 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of Governor Youngkin as the Commonwealth can resume removing the names of noncitizens from Virginia’s voter rolls. The brief order did not explain the majority’s reasoning, due to the emergency nature of the case. By granting the emergency stay, Virginia’s removal of noncitizens is permitted and may continue. U.S. Congressman Morgan… Read more »

U.S. District Judge Patricia Giles issued a decision today that orders the Commonwealth of Virginia to reinstate the names of noncitizens back on Virginia’s voter rolls, reversing Governor Youngkin’s decision to remove them. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:   “Governor Youngkin was right to take these names off Virginia’s voter rolls, and if… Read more »

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has awarded the Town of Bedford a $1,481,000 grant. The funding will support the potential development of a new intercity passenger rail stop in Bedford. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:   “Bedford is a growing community with a lot of potential, located between the cities of Roanoke and… Read more »

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development has awarded Pembroke Telephone Cooperative a $10 million loan. The funding will support the deployment of a fiber-to-the-premises network benefiting Craig, Giles and Montgomery Counties. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:   “Investments in broadband infrastructure prepare rural communities… Read more »

The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded Piedmont Regional Community Services Board a $500,000 grant. The funding will support expanded access to recovery services and increase employment opportunities. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:   “This ARC grant for $500,000 helps Piedmont Regional Community Services Board improve greater… Read more »