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“I AM ALS.” That was the message promoted by a May public service announcement in support of ALS research and treatments. The minute-long video in honor of ALS Awareness Month features several celebrities and includes a posthumous message from the late Eric Dane. In February 2026, Dane passed away due to his struggles with ALS. Dane, the beloved actor from the Grey’s… Read more »

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded two grants to support health centers in Southwest Virginia. The funding breakdown includes: $5,080,688 to St. Charles Health Council Inc. (based in Jonesville, Virginia) $1,574,415 to Clinch River Health Services Inc. (based in Dungannon, Virginia) In response to these grant notices, U.S. Congressman Morgan… Read more »

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded a grant to the Commonwealth of Virginia.  The FEMA grant, worth $460,780, supports Southside Electric Cooperative’s efforts to repair Bedford County transformers. In response to this grant notice, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “Southside… Read more »

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Virginia Tech, based in Blacksburg, Virginia, a $642,345 grant. The funding supports research into Alzheimer’s disease. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “Alzheimer’s disease affects millions of Americans and puts a strain on many families. “This HHS grant for more than $642,000… Read more »

Thanks to Congressional action, the U.S. Army Cadet Command Office has granted Emory & Henry University an extension of its Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) program.  Originally, the Command Office decided to terminate the Cross-Town partnership agreement between the Emory & Henry ROTC program and East Tennessee State University (ETSU) ROTC program. The Command Office… Read more »

Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger signed into law various measures that restrict Second Amendment rights. One bill in particular, SB 749, creates a Class 1 misdemeanor for any person who imports, sells, manufactures, purchases or transfers an “assault firearm.” Additionally, the bill targets large capacity ammunition feeding devices such as magazines that hold 15 or more rounds of… Read more »

May is a time for Congress to pay homage to America’s fallen heroes. National Police Week is one opportunity for us to recognize our fallen law enforcement heroes. Law enforcement works to make our communities safe from crime, drugs and other threats. Dedicated professionals in local sheriff departments, state police agencies and the Virginia Department of Corrections are among the… Read more »

The United States of America observes National Police Week from May 10, 2026, through May 16, 2026. As part of the weeklong observance, officers killed in the line of duty continued to be honored. This includes Virginia Department of Corrections Officer Jeremy Hall, who was killed by an inmate attack in November 2025. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith spoke on the House floor to honor… Read more »

The United States of America observes National Police Week from May 10, 2026, through May 16, 2026. As part of the weeklong observance, officers killed in the line of duty will be honored. This includes Virginia Department of Corrections Officer Jeremy Hall, who was killed by an inmate attack in November 2025. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following… Read more »

“Powerful cabal of scientists from within NIH helped draft anti lab-leak narrative.” That headline about the National Institutes of Health (NIH) was the headline that Co-Conspirator 1, generally believed to be EcoHealth Alliance’s former President Dr. Peter Daszak, feared would happen related to the COVID-19 pandemic. EcoHealth Alliance is the company that got a grant from the National… Read more »