The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded a grant of $1,002,962 to the Head Start projects of Clinch Valley Community Action, based in North Tazewell, Virginia. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) released the following statement:
“This grant for $1,002,962 from the Department of Health and Human Services is an important contribution in promoting educational efforts and… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded a grant of $1,266,794 to Solutions That Empower People (STEP), Inc in Rocky Mount, Virginia for Head Start projects. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“I had the privilege of visiting STEP’s Rocky Mount facility back in August. This $1,266,794 grant from the Department of Health and Human… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) released a statement following the Supreme Court’s decision to disallow race-based affirmative action in higher education:
“At first blush, this appears to be a well-reasoned opinion by the Court. Colleges and Universities will no longer be allowed to consider race as a factor when determining admission of an applicant, as the Court has determined that… Read more »
Over the past few years, there has been an alarming trend of parents being forcibly shut out of their children’s education by certain school districts.
I’ve recognized the urgency of correcting this issue.
Parents are the people primarily responsible for directing their children’s education and they have rights.
That’s why I voted in favor of H.R. 5, the Parents Bill of Rights… Read more »
Today, Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) announced that his guest to Tuesday’s Presidential State of the Union Address will be J. Sanders Henderson, III. A Saltville, Virginia resident, Henderson is currently a member of the School Board of Washington County.
“I’m honored Sanders Henderson has accepted my invitation to be my guest at this year’s State of the Union Address,” said… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded a grant of $2,477,510 to People Incorporated of Virginia, based in Abingdon, for Head Start and Early Head Start. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“HHS’ award of almost $2.5 million to People Incorporated of Virginia will continue to provide children in our region with access to Head… Read more »
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded $1 million to Lincoln Memorial University to construct a new Veterinary Education and Technology building in Ewing, Virginia. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“ARC’s $1 million grant to construct a new Veterinary Education and Technology building in Ewing will offer new educational opportunities and… Read more »
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) today awarded $41,075 to FIRST Chesapeake Robotics to support science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education in Southwest Virginia. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“Quality STEM education will serve students for a lifetime and draw attention to our region from innovative businesses and employers.… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA), Republican Leader of the Energy and Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), and Subcommittee on Health Republican Leader Brett Guthrie (R-KY) wrote a letter to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Rochelle P. Walensky expressing… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) and 65 other Members of Congress led by Congressman Jason Smith (R-MO) sent a letter to President Biden calling on him to reopen schools. Griffith issued the following statement:
“The science has been clear for months: children need in-person learning, and they can be taught in person safely. I urge President Biden to follow through on his pledge to get… Read more »
