Press Releases

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement after the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) authorized $23,979,453 to Sunset Digital Communications over the next ten years to expand rural broadband in Southwest Virginia at gigabit speed: “Fast and reliable broadband access promises to open up major new opportunities for the economy, education, health care, and numerous othe... Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith issued the following statement after the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded $2,188,012 in grants through its Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization (POWER) Initiative for projects in Virginia’s Ninth Congressional District: “The Appalachian Regional Commission’s POWER Initiative provides important support for coal-impacted comm... Read more »

The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded $622,280 through its Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization (POWER) Initiative for the Appalachian Beekeeping Collective Diversification and Expansion Project. “Bees are some of nature’s essential creatures, and the Appalachian Beekeeping Collective cultivates them while providing new job opportunities for our region... Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement announcing that U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development has awarded $3 million for broadband in Buchanan County: “Broadband is a vital tool for economic development and expanding opportunity. This funding for iGo Technology will provide a tremendous boost, connecting hundreds of homes and businesses to reliable Inter... Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement announcing that U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development has awarded $3 million for broadband in Scott County: “Broadband is a vital tool for economic development and expanding opportunity. This funding for Scott County Telephone Cooperative will provide a tremendous boost, connecting hundreds of homes and businesses ... Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) will host two workshops with U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development in October on the process of applying for grants from the agency. The first workshop will take place on Wednesday, October 9, at 1pm at the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center in Abingdon. It will focus on Rural Development’s Broadband ReConnect Program, which offers loans... Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement after voting to oppose the House Democrat effort to end the national emergency declared by President Trump at the southern border: “The Trump Administration is using its lawful powers to try to secure our borders and reduce illegal immigration, but Speaker Pelosi and House Democrats are intent on undermining his efforts. Instead of ... Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement after the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded $500,000 to Wise County for a new sewer system to serve the Banner community outside of Coeburn: “Upgrading public water treatment systems will better serve residents and support development. Today’s award by the Appalachian Regional Commission of $500,000 for a new sewer syste... Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement after the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded $500,000 for the Paw Paw Waterline Extension Project in Buchanan County and $500,000 for the Giles Hollow Water Line Extension in Lee County, totaling an additional $1 million in Federal support announced this week for water projects in Virginia’s Ninth Congressional District: ... Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement after U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development awarded a $1,497,000 loan and $3,185,000 grant to Scott County Public Service Authority for sanitary sewer to residents in the Hiltons and Yuma communities: “Modern wastewater infrastructure is a necessity for public health and a high quality of life. Support from USDA Ru... Read more »