Press Releases

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 »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement upon the death of U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg: “I am sorry to learn of the death of Justice Ginsburg. Her service as only the second woman on the Supreme Court was the capstone of a long and notable legal career.” ### Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) announced today eleven economic development projects selected for grant approval from the AML Pilot program administered by the Virginia Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy (DMME) and funded by the Federal Power Plus Pilot Program. The projects are designed to boost the local economies of the coalfield region. Project sites are connected with… Read more »

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has awarded $396,605 in additional Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding to jurisdictions in the New River Valley. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “Community Development Block Grants support local governments in maintaining important services and promoting quality of life in their… Read more »