The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded Pembroke Telephone Cooperative, based in Pembroke, Giles County, Virginia, a $700,000 grant for an Outlying Areas Broadband project. This funding will support installation of a fiber network that serves broadband to 74 homes and 15 businesses and community anchor institutions. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the… Read more »
As Congressman of the Ninth District of Virginia, I am often invited to attend events at the White House, particularly on issues I am fighting for.
In 2025, I attended such an event at the White House when the President signed into law my HALT Fentanyl Act!
HALT Fentanyl permanently designates lethal fentanyl-related substances as Schedule I narcotics and helps law enforcement… Read more »
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger announced an $18.9 million investment from Fukoku Korea to establish a manufacturing plant in Henry County, Virginia. According to a press release, this investment will support 60 new jobs. Following news of this announcement, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“International companies like Fukoku Korea… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Virginia Tech, based in Blacksburg, Virginia, a $709,867 grant. The funding supports research into metabolic disease. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes are two of the most prevalent types of metabolic diseases that impact millions of… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech, based in Blacksburg, Virginia, a $368,800 grant. The funding supports research into Cryptococcal Meningitis (CM). U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“Fungal infections that lead to CM primarily impact… Read more »
The U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment held a hearing entitled “Ready for Reuse: Legislative Proposals to Unleash the Potential of America’s Brownfields Sites.” The Subcommittee considered numerous draft legislative proposals to reauthorize, improve and implement the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Brownfields Program. The proposals included:
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Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger announced an $8.9 million investment from Interstate Group LLC to expand operations in Giles County. According to a press release, this investment will support 46 new jobs. Following news of this announcement, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“Virginia’s Ninth District is full of hardworking businesses… Read more »
Congressman Griffith’s Ninth District STAFF will be available at the following locations during the month of March.
In the event of inclement weather (heavy snow, sleet, icy rain, etc.), traveling office hours may be rescheduled to avoid putting constituents at risk. If a County’s or City’s schools are closed, then its office hours will be closed as well. Please… Read more »
February 28 is recognized as Rare Disease Day.
Accordingly, numerous advocacy groups gather in DC to lobby lawmakers about rare disease research, treatments and potential cures.
Such rare diseases that generate advocacy interest include Lou Gehrig’s Disease (also known as ALS), Huntington’s Disease and other neurodegenerative diseases.
Individuals who are affected by these rare… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded two Hurricane Helene-related grants to the Commonwealth of Virginia.
One FEMA grant, worth $5,648,662.50, will help the Washington County Service Authority build water line that restores service to Damascus, Virginia.
A second FEMA grant, worth $2,997,545.85,… Read more »
