The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded the Virginia Highlands Airport Commission, based in Washington County, Virginia, a $5,225,950 grant. The funding supports the rehabilitation of an existing runway at Virginia Highlands Airport. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“Improvements to… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Virginia Tech, based in Blacksburg, Virginia, a $428,578 research grant. The funding supports research into focused ultrasound therapies for tendinopathies, which are chronic pains in the tendons. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“Many people suffer from tendinopathies, such… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded the Twin County Airport Commission, based in Carroll County, Virginia, a $850,000 grant. The funding supports the Twin County Airport Runway 1 Extension project. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“I am proud that my community project funding request,… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded the Smyth Wythe Airport Commission, based in Wythe County, Virginia, a $1,000,000 grant. The funding supports the Mountain Empire Airport (MKJ) East End Hangar Development project. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“I am proud that most of my… Read more »
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 »
