Some of my columns this summer focused on recent legislative victories in DC.
As your representative, it is equally important to highlight the casework wins of my office and detail some of the valuable constituent services we provide.
In December, I wrote a newsletter about the dual roles of a member of Congress: the legislator and the ombudsman.
Today, I highlight my role as your… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Virginia Tech, based in Blacksburg, Virginia, multiple grants for research. The awards include:
$395,248 for research of the causes of cancer and ways to prevent cancer related to episodic future thinking and smoking.
$452,769 for allergy, immunology and transplantation research related to treatment for a… Read more »
In a July newsletter, I discussed some wins in recent legislation.
Since that newsletter, I secured another legislative win which, if passed by the Senate, will help Fairlawn, Virginia.
Despite its location in Pulaski County, the community of Fairlawn shares the same ZIP Code, 24141, with the City of Radford.
As a result, confusion often arises.
Last autumn, this ZIP Code issue… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Virginia Tech, based in Blacksburg, Virginia, multiple grants for research. The awards include:
$567,977 for brain imaging research related to parent-infant interaction
$832,818 for research project exploring expanded safe water access to improve health outcomes in Appalachia
$442,750 for… Read more »
U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) released the following statement on the death of Jim McGlothlin:
“I am saddened to learn of the death of Jim McGlothlin, a figure whose impact is felt in Southwest Virginia. As an instrumental force in the region, many communities and charities in Southwest Virginia appreciated his support. We will continue to think of his family and… Read more »
Congressman Griffith’s Ninth District STAFF will be available at the following locations during the month of August.
August 11, 2025
Giles County: 9:00 am – 10:30 am
Town of Pearisburg Offices
Council Chambers
112 Tazewell Street
Pearisburg, VA 24134
Radford: 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm
Radford Recreation Building
200 George Street
Radford, VA… Read more »
As the second half of the Major League Baseball (MLB) season continues, there are noteworthy MLB events that merit the attention of the Ninth District.
First, Billy Wagner was recently inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
Wagner, a Southwest Virginia native who pitched at Tazewell County High School and then Ferrum College (both of which are in the Ninth District), put… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Virginia Tech, based in Blacksburg, Virginia, a $419,080 grant. This funding supports cancer research into treatments for osteosarcoma. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“Osteosarcoma is a type of cancer that starts in the bones and mostly affects people between the ages of 10… Read more »
As your representative, I am privileged to visit the White House for important events.
This year, I attended White House events celebrating major developments.
I attended a ceremony where President Trump announced new executive actions to reinvigorate America’s beautiful clean coal industry.
I was at the White House to witness President Trump sign my HALT Fentanyl Act.
Both were… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Virginia Tech, based in Blacksburg, Virginia, a $414,482 grant. The funding supports cancer research. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“Virginia Tech leads important health research initiatives that test treatments and immunotherapies for cancer.
“This HHS grant for… Read more »
