Griffith Announces $617,000 Grant to Support Tazewell County Fire Hall

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U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development has awarded the Town of Tazewell, Virginia, a $617,000 grant. The funding will support the construction of a fire hall for the Eastern District of Tazewell County. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:   “This USDA Rural Development grant for $617,000 helps Tazewell design and build a facility…

Griffith Announces $96,727 Grant to Support Russell County Small Businesses

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U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development has awarded the Russell County Industrial Development Authority, based in Lebanon, Virginia, a $96,727 grant. The funding will support an existing loan fund to create new jobs. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:   “Small businesses and entrepreneurs benefit from policies that encourage…

Griffith Announces $50,000 Grant to Support Bedford County Small Businesses

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U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development has awarded the Town of Bedford a $50,000 grant. The funding will support a market study and technical assistance for local businesses. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:   “Small businesses and entrepreneurs benefit from policies that encourage local economic development.   “This…

Griffith Statement on Daniel Penny Verdict

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In response to a New York court decision finding Daniel Penny not guilty of negligent homicide in the death of Jordan Neely, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “Daniel Penny is an American who served his country admirably in the United States Marine Corps. In the military, he received several ribbons and awards common in peacetime activity, according…

Griffith Statement on Court Ruling Against TikTok

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The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit denied TikTok’s petition challenging a Congressional law that bans TikTok unless it’s Chinese parent company, ByteDance, divests from TikTok. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “I am glad to see that this law was upheld today as it is integral to protecting the United States of America by preventing…

Griffith Announces $538,728 Grant to Support Distance Learning, Telemedicine Education in Ninth District

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U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development has awarded Wytheville Community College, based in Wytheville, Virginia, a $538,728 grant. The funding will support the deployment of distance learning technology and equip sites throughout Bland, Grayson, Smyth, Wise and Wythe Counties, and the City of Galax. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following…

Griffith Announces $985,158 Grant to Support Distance Learning in Pulaski, Radford and Dickenson

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U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development has awarded Pulaski School Board, based in Pulaski, Virginia, a $985,158 grant. The funding will support the deployment of distance learning technology and equip sites across Pulaski and Dickenson Counties, and the City of Radford. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:   “One educational…

Griffith Announces $570,892 Grant to Support Minnock Schools Distance Learning in Ninth District

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U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development has awarded Lutheran Family Services of Virginia, based in Roanoke County, Virginia, a $570,892 grant. The funding will support the deployment of distance learning technology for the Minnick Schools in Buchanan, Roanoke, Wise and Wythe Counties, and the City of Bristol. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following…

Griffith Statement on National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony Featuring Ninth District Tree

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The National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony took place in Washington, DC. The Christmas tree in this year’s ceremony was delivered from the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area in Grayson County, Virginia.   “For many, in addition to the religious significance of this holiday, part of the Christmas season is the Christmas tree,” said Griffith. “The selection of a tree from…

Griffith Announces $999,868 Grant to Support Southwest Virginia Community College Distance Learning

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U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development has awarded Southwest Virginia Community College, based in Cedar Bluff, Virginia, a $999,868 grant. The funding will support the deployment of audio and visual equipment and equip sites throughout Tazewell, Buchanan and Russell Counties. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:   “One educational…

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