Today, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) announced that the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded $25,000 to the Wytheville-Wythe-Bland Chamber of Commerce through the ARC Ready Non-profits Capacity Building initiative.
“This $25,000 investment by the Appalachian Regional Commission will go a long ways towards helping the Wytheville-Wythe-Bland Chamber of Commerce grow… Read more »
U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) today renewed his call on the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to reconsider amending the National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for Coke Ovens, as the proposed rule would critically harm steel production, reduce domestic demand for metallurgical coal, and undermine thousands of good-paying jobs in this… Read more »
Today, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration has awarded $500,000 to the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation, through the Federal Railroad Administration’s fiscal year 2022 Corridor Identification and Development.
The funds awarded today will be used to support the “development of a… Read more »
Today, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration has awarded $500,000 to the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation, through the Federal Railroad Administration’s fiscal year 2022 Corridor Identification and Development.
The funds awarded today will be used to support the “development of a… Read more »
Today, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) announced that the Department of Transportation has awarded the Town of Christiansburg $120,000 to develop a Comprehensive Safety Action Plan. Actions plans are aimed at reducing and eliminating serious injury and fatal crashes in a given community.
“In the United States, road crashes are a leading cause of death for people of all ages,”… Read more »
On December 7, 1941, just before 8:00 am, the Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service launched a surprise attack on the United States. The U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor, located on Oahu, Hawaii, was attacked by 353 Imperial Japanese fighters in two waves.
The attack destroyed eight massive U.S. battleships and more than 300 airplanes. In total, 2,403 Americans were killed as a result of the… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development today awarded Craig County $25,000 that will be combined with $30,050 from the county to purchase an updated law enforcement vehicle. The current vehicle is over 15 years old. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“Rural communities often face difficulties in upgrading their equipment used for public… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development today awarded the William King Museum of Art, located in Abingdon, Virginia, $25,000 to purchase a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system for better humidity and temperature control in the museum. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“The William King Museum of Art is home to… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development today awarded the Town of Independence a grant of $25,000, along with a loan of $13,200, to purchase new turnout gear (coats, pants, boots, etc.) for the Independence Volunteer Fire Department. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“Rural communities often face difficulties in upgrading their public… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded a grant of $1,355,053 to People Incorporated of Virginia, based in Abingdon, for Head Start projects. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“HHS’ award of $1.35 million to People Incorporated of Virginia will help continue to provide children in Abingdon and surrounding areas with access to… Read more »
