The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) today awarded $700,000 to the City of Radford for the East Main River and Rail Downtown Connector Trail. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“The East Main River and Rail Downtown Connector Trail will help invigorate the City of Radford’s downtown area and improve accessibility for pedestrians and cyclists. ARC’s… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Labor and the Appalachian Regional Commission have awarded a $1,378,568 grant to Southwest Virginia Community College through the Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities grant program. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“Education and skills training for workers offer the opportunity for rural residents to earn higher wages and… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Labor and the Appalachian Regional Commission have awarded a $1,441,292 grant to New River/Mount Rogers Workforce Development Area Consortium through the Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities grant program. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“Education and skills training for workers offer the opportunity for rural residents to… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) and Congressman Brett Guthrie (R-KY) today sent two letters to Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Dr. Robert Califf posing questions about numerous FDA regulatory lapses and calling for answers.
“The FDA has wide authority over products Americans consume, but severe lapses have shaken confidence in its ability to properly regulate them,”… Read more »
Congressman Griffith issued the following statement upon hearing the news of Queen Elizabeth II’s death:
“I am deeply saddened to hear of Queen Elizabeth’s passing. As Britain’s longest-reigning monarch, her legacy is her decades-long life of service to her country and strong friendship with ours.
“In 2007, I had the distinct honor and pleasure of escorting Queen… Read more »
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded $35,750 to the YWCA of Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia to conduct a study to identify remaining needs in substance use disorder programs in Washington and Smyth counties. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“Substance abuse remains a real problem throughout the United States, also… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has awarded $6,637,500 to the Virginia Highlands Airport Commission to extend its runway. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“The U.S. Department of Transportation’s more than $6.6 million grant will be used to extend the Virginia Highlands 6/24 runway to 5,500 feet. This is a significant investment in… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement after voting against the Democrat reconciliation bill:
“Under the misleading and inaccurate title of the ‘Inflation Reduction Act,’ Democrats put together a wrongheaded wish list that will raise taxes, unleash the IRS, implement the Green New Deal, and impose cure-killing price controls in medicine.
“This bill will not… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development today awarded a grant of $335,000 to Carilion Tazewell Community Hospital. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“Health care can be a challenge for both patients and providers in rural areas. USDA Rural Development’s award of $335,000 to Carilion Tazewell Community Hospital will help improve care in… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith issued the following statement regarding the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) raid on former President Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence:
“Raiding the home of a former president of the United States is an extraordinary action. The FBI and Department of Justice must offer an explanation immediately. Attorney General Garland and Director Wray cannot expect that… Read more »
