Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement after signing on as a cosponsor of H.R.3199, Pay Our Correctional Officers Fairly Act:
“After hearing from the hardworking men and women at U.S. Penitentiary, Lee about receiving lower pay, as compared to other Bureau of Prisons employees within a 200-mile radius, it makes imminent sense to sign on as a cosponsor of this… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded a grant of $217,482 to People Incorporated of Virginia, based in Abingdon and serving large portions of Southwest Virginia, for affordable housing and supportive services. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“The Department of Health and Human Services’ award of $217,482 to People… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) has awarded $1 million to the Piedmont Regional Community Services Board, which serves the counties of Franklin, Patrick, and Henry, and the City of Martinsville, for the enhancement of its adult drug court. This funding, through BJA’s fiscal year 2023 Adult Treatment Court Site-Based program, will be used to increase the… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) has awarded $18,448 to Henry County for overtime pay for their police officers working major crime scenes. This funding, through BJA’s fiscal year 2023 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program, will also be used for extra patrols in high crime areas. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention has awarded $550,472 to Bedford County for the maintenance and expansion of the Southern Virginia Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force. These funds will allow the task force to conduct thorough forensic exams, continue on-going partnerships with prosecutors, and increase the number of agencies… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) has awarded $11,402 to the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office for the purchase of equipment for their criminal investigations unit. This funding is made possible through BJA’s fiscal year 2023 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) has awarded $28,181 to Roanoke County for the improvement of safety for both Roanoke Police Department personnel and the citizens of Roanoke County. This funding, through BJA’s fiscal year 2023 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program, will be used to buy safety equipment for the police department.… Read more »
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) today awarded $700,000 to the Buchanan County Board of Supervisors for the Hurley Waterline Extension Project. The final installment of the 12-phase project, this funding will be used to improve water access to 97 households. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“I am pleased that these funds from the Appalachian… Read more »
U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) announced today that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded $1,201,000 to Tri-Area Community Health for the renovation and expansion of the Laurel Fork Clinic and Pharmacy in Carroll County, Virginia. This funding by HHS was a fiscal year 2023 Community Project Funding request made by Congressman Griffith.
“I am pleased… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has awarded $68,320 to Franklin County for pipeline safety projects. This funding by PHMSA will provide hazardous materials education and training to public safety personnel. The funds will also be used to purchase gas emergency monitoring equipment for pipeline areas. Congressman Morgan… Read more »
