The U.S. House of Representatives today passed H.R. 1899, the Ensuring Compliance Against Drug Diversion Act, introduced by Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA). Griffith issued the following statement:
“Registrations to manufacture, distribute, or dispense opioids are not commodities to be bought or sold, but must be earned. The opioid crisis grew in part due to their abuse. My bill, the… Read more »
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) today awarded $500,000 for the restoration of the Millwald Theatre in Wytheville. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“The Millwald Theatre is an important asset for economic development in Wytheville. ARC’s award of $500,000 for its restoration will be a tremendous benefit for the project and, ultimately, the… Read more »
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) today awarded $498,961 to the Piedmont Regional Community Services Board, based in Martinsville, to develop a substance abuse recovery ecosystem and remove barriers to obtaining employment for those recovering from substance abuse. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“Substance abuse can throw a person’s life off… Read more »
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) today awarded $371,000 to the LENOWISCO Planning District Commission, based in Duffield, to develop a substance abuse recovery ecosystem and remove barriers to obtaining employment for those recovering from substance abuse. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“Substance abuse can throw a person’s life off track, but… Read more »
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) today awarded $300,000 to the Western Virginia Workforce Development Board to develop a substance abuse recovery ecosystem and remove barriers to obtaining employment for those recovering from substance abuse in the Counties of Alleghany and Craig and the City of Covington. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development today awarded the Russell County Public Service Authority a loan of $97,700 and a grant of $75,000, a total of $172,700, for the purchase of six service trucks. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“Purchasing new and modern equipment can challenge the budgets of rural communities. Today’s award of… Read more »
The Biden Administration today announced plans to send 1.5 million doses of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine to Canada and 2.5 million doses to Mexico.
This move comes a day after Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) suggested to administration officials in a Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations hearing that the current U.S. stockpile of the AstraZeneca vaccine, which has not been… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today awarded $2,087,196 to Southwest Virginia Community Health Systems, Inc. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“Community health centers provide vital medical services to many residents of Virginia’s Ninth Congressional District. The HHS award of $2,087,196 to Southwest Virginia Community Health… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement announcing the beginning of the 2021 Congressional Art Competition in the Ninth District:
“Each year, the U.S. House of Representatives sponsors the Congressional Art Competition for high school students. It’s a great opportunity to see the artistic talents of Southwest Virginia students, one of whom will have his or her… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement announcing the names of his nominees to the United States Service Academies:
“Each year I have the honor to nominate a limited number of young men and women to United States Service Academies. These outstanding students represent the best of Southwest Virginia, and they deserve our thanks for their willingness to serve our… Read more »
