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 »
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Virginia Tech, based in Blacksburg, Virginia, two grants that total $1,211,582. The breakdown for the grants includes:
- $818,500 for Cardiovascular Diseases Research
- $393,082 for Biomedical Research and Research Training
In response to… Read more »
Today, the United States of America observes the National Day of Prayer. This year marks the 75th anniversary of the annual observance. For this occasion, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“For 75 years, Congress has asked the American people to band together on the National Day of Prayer. This is a unique tradition that catches the attention of… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded New River Community Action, Inc., based in Radford, Virginia, a $3,710,694 grant. The funding supports local head start projects. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“New River Valley communities access head start services thanks to the work of New River Community Action.
“This HHS… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded STEP, Inc., based in Rocky Mount, Virginia, a $16,188 grant. The funding supports local head start projects. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“Ninth District communities access head start services thanks to the work of Solutions that Empower People, known as STEP.
“This HHS grant… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Kids Central, Inc., based in Norton, Virginia, a $4,892,059 grant. The funding supports local head start and early head start projects. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“Kids Central, Inc. leads head start programs in Southwest Virginia.
“This HHS grant for more than $4.8 million… Read more »
