U.S. District Judge Patricia Giles issued a decision today that orders the Commonwealth of Virginia to reinstate the names of noncitizens back on Virginia’s voter rolls, reversing Governor Youngkin’s decision to remove them. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“Governor Youngkin was right to take these names off Virginia’s voter rolls, and if… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has awarded the Town of Bedford a $1,481,000 grant. The funding will support the potential development of a new intercity passenger rail stop in Bedford. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“Bedford is a growing community with a lot of potential, located between the cities of Roanoke and… Read more »
This year is the 50th anniversary of the Carter Family Fold. The Fold has preserved the Carter Family legacy, its roots to Southwest Virginia and documented the family’s impact on Country music.
In August, I traveled to the Fold for their 50th anniversary celebration. The event in Hiltons in Scott County featured A.P. Carter’s granddaughter, Rita Forrester.
Speaker Johnson recently… Read more »
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development has awarded Pembroke Telephone Cooperative a $10 million loan. The funding will support the deployment of a fiber-to-the-premises network benefiting Craig, Giles and Montgomery Counties. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“Investments in broadband infrastructure prepare rural communities… Read more »
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded Piedmont Regional Community Services Board a $500,000 grant. The funding will support expanded access to recovery services and increase employment opportunities. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“This ARC grant for $500,000 helps Piedmont Regional Community Services Board improve greater… Read more »
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded Appalachian Sustainable Development a $1,692,538 grant. The funding will serve businesses, organizations and others that contribute to Appalachia’s food and agriculture industries. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“This ARC grant for nearly $1.7 million helps Appalachian Sustainable… Read more »
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded LENOWISCO Planning District Commission a $1,319,443 grant. The funding will support the development of new broadband networks in Central Appalachia. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“This ARC grant for more than $1.3 million helps LENOWISCO Planning District Commission potentially develop… Read more »
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded Friends of Southwest Virginia a $750,000 grant. The funding will support the evaluation of economic impacts of projects undertaken by Friends of Southwest Virginia. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“This ARC grant for $750,000 helps Friends of Southwest Virginia hire a team of consultants… Read more »
Some work in DC does not get the attention of national and local media outlets.
At the beginning of 118th Congress, I was asked to serve on the House Administration Committee and specifically the Subcommittee on Oversight because of my legal background.
In the 117th Congress, the U.S. House Select Committee on the January 6 Attack was established. Then-Speaker Nancy Pelosi… Read more »
Helene
Hurricane Helene ravaged communities in Appalachia.
The storm raced through the Southeast on its way to Virginia. Our area was hit hard!
Localities in the Ninth District were a target of fierce storms, tornado watches and flash flood warnings. Two deaths were confirmed.
Over the past week, I met with so many people impacted by the storm and its aftermath. Even in… Read more »
