U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, continues to work on health care policies that support scores of patients across the United States. Through May and June, he accomplished these goals.
Chairman Griffith is a proponent of House Republicans’ push to keep American communities safe and deliver more… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded a Hurricane Helene-related grant of $9,344,475 to the Commonwealth of Virginia. This funding will support Washington County Service Authority repair damaged waterline impacted by Hurricane Helene.
In response to this grant notice, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is designating Tazewell County as a primary natural disaster area due to recent drought. As part of the designation, the Counties of Bland, Buchanan, Russell and Smyth are set to receive access to drought assistance as well.
In response to this USDA action, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“This… Read more »
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger announced a $40 million investment from Rural King to establish a new distribution plant in Henry County, Virginia. According to a press release, this investment will support 150 new jobs. Following news of this announcement, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“Henry County continues to gain traction by… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Energy Advanced Research Projects Agency – Energy (ARPA-E) has awarded Virginia Tech, based in Blacksburg, Virginia, a $2,840,000 award. The funding will support design development of a novel power electronics converter that delivers superior power compared to traditional converters. The funding is supported by the agency’s Disruptive Direct Current Converters for… Read more »
250 years of independence not only demonstrates endurance and perseverance through hardship, but it elevates the foundations of our country.
My column last week focused on some of the figures who contributed to these foundations. These leaders, whose names are honored in our Ninth District communities, helped light the revolutionary flames for independence.
Our region served as a… Read more »
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced new federal funding for U.S. communities through the Brownfields Multipurpose, Assessment and Cleanup grant program. The EPA awarded Giles County a $3,693,800 cleanup grant to support cleanup activities at local brownfield sites owned by the former Leas & McVitty/New River Tannery.
Congressman Griffith continues to voice… Read more »
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced new federal funding for U.S. communities through the Brownfields Multipurpose, Assessment and Cleanup grant program. The EPA awarded Mount Rogers Planning District Commission, based in Marion, Virginia, a $1.5 million assessment grant to support brownfield inventories, planning, environmental assessments, and community outreach… Read more »
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced new federal funding for U.S. communities through the Brownfields Multipurpose, Assessment and Cleanup grant program. The EPA awarded the City of Martinsville a $1 million Multipurpose grant to support brownfield inventories, planning, environmental assessments, community outreach and cleanup activities at a local brownfield… Read more »
In a 6-3 ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court delivered a major victory for gun rights. A Hawaii state law originally put unconstitutional restrictions on concealed carry gun owners. This ruling comes as Virginia begins to enforce a new state law effective July 1, 2026, which makes it a crime for any person to import, sell, manufacture, purchase or transfer an “assault firearm.”
In… Read more »
