The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Kids Central, Inc., based in Norton, Virginia, a $4,892,059 grant. The funding supports local head start and early head start projects. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“Kids Central, Inc. leads head start programs in Southwest Virginia.
“This HHS grant for more than $4.8 million… Read more »
Congressman Griffith’s Ninth District STAFF will be available at the following locations during the month of May.
May 12, 2026
Tazewell County (Richlands): 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Town of Richlands Offices
200 Washington Sq
Richlands, VA 24641
Buchanan County: 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Town of Grundy Offices
1185 Plaza Dr.
Grundy, VA 24614
May… Read more »
Supporting Parental Rights
As the father of three children, I understand the role the parent plays in supporting their child’s growth in education, athletics and health.
I believe the parent is a fundamental partner in nurturing the child’s growth. But this development is usually impacted by public schools.
All three of my children attended public schools for their K-12… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Virginia Tech, based in Blacksburg, Virginia, two grants that total $983,749. The breakdown for the grants includes:
$564,763 for Discovery and Applied Research for Technological Innovations to Improve Human Health on parent-infant interactions
$418,986 for Diabetes, Digestive and Kidney Diseases Extramural… Read more »
The U.S. House of Representatives voted favorably on H.R. 7567 – the Farm, Food, and National Security Act. The legislation will be sent to the U.S. Senate for further consideration.
Following passage of the bill, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA), who voted for the bill, issued the following statement:
“Agriculture is fundamental to Virginia’s Ninth District. Our… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Virginia Tech, based in Blacksburg, Virginia, a $112,256 grant. The funding supports allergy and infectious disease research. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“The National Institutes of Health provides Career Transition Awards to dedicated clinical investigators.
“This HHS grant… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Justice secured an indictment against ex-NIH official Dr. David Morens. The charges stem from Dr. Morens and his alleged concealment of federal records related to COVID-19 research. In response to the indictment, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“Congressional investigations into the origins of COVID-19 showed issues with how… Read more »
As the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, His Majesty King Charles III of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland delivered remarks during a Joint Meeting of Congress. King Charles III is the second British monarch to address a joint meeting of Congress. His mother, Queen Elizabeth II, was the first to do so in 1991. Following the joint meeting of… Read more »
People in Virginia’s Ninth District and throughout our country believe that the government needs to be more efficient.
They are right!
Despite the federal government growing under the Biden Administration, a 2024 Pew Research poll reported that 56% of Americans agreed that the government is “almost always wasteful and inefficient.”
I share people’s frustration that our government needs… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded a Hurricane Helene-related grant to the Commonwealth of Virginia.
The FEMA grant, worth $1,794,992.25, supports restoration of a public access bridge along route 859 on Grassy Ridge Road.
In response to this grant notice, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued… Read more »
