The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) today awarded $50,000 to the LENOWISCO Planning District for the Tri-State Broadband Infrastructure Feasibility Study. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“Lack of access to broadband can inhibit economic opportunity and job creation. ARC’s award of $50,000 to LENOWISCO will contribute to closing the digital… Read more »
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) today awarded $32,940 to the New River Valley Regional Commission for the New River Water Trail Expansion project. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“Our region’s natural scenery draws visitors while offering recreation to residents, supporting economic growth. ARC’s award of $32,940 will advance the work of the… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement today after voting against H. Res. 1153:
“I am disturbed by reports of forced medical procedures taking place on detainees in the custody of Immigration and Customs Enforcement. These allegations warrant investigation and condemnation if found to be true. No one should be subjected to an unwanted medical procedure.
“The… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Labor in partnership with the Appalachian Regional Commission has awarded a total of $2,297,356 to recipients based in Virginia’s Ninth Congressional District through the Workforce Opportunities for Rural Communities (WORC) program. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“Workforce development paves the way for economic opportunity. The… Read more »
The U.S. House of Representatives today passed the American COMPETE Act, a bill to promote American technological leadership in cutting-edge fields including quantum computing and unmanned vehicles. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) is a cosponsor of the bill. He issued the following statement:
“America must maintain its primacy in developing technologies to solve the challenges of the… Read more »
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development today awarded a loan of $3,264,000 and a grant of $3,027,000 to the Town of Saltville for water infrastructure. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“Water infrastructure is important to the health, quality of life, and economic potential of a community. Today’s award by USDA Rural Development of… Read more »
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development today awarded a loan of $454,000 and a grant of $421,000 to the Town of Stuart to improve the town’s wastewater treatment plant. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“Water infrastructure is important to the health, quality of life, and economic potential of a community. Today’s award by USDA Rural… Read more »
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) today awarded two grants totaling $266,880 for educational opportunities in Martinsville and Henry County. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“Education holds the key to workforce development, which will attract new businesses and improve employment opportunities. Today’s award of $266,880 from the Appalachian… Read more »
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) today awarded two grants totaling $718,027 to Lee County for water infrastructure projects. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“Water infrastructure is important to the health, quality of life, and economic potential of a community. Today’s award of $718,027 by the Appalachian Regional Commission will support a… Read more »
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) today awarded $400,000 to the Norton Industrial Development Authority for infrastructure development at Project Intersection. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“Project Intersection holds great promise for job growth and economic opportunity in the coalfields region. Today’s award of $400,000 from the Appalachian… Read more »
