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The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center Foundation, based in Abingdon, Virginia, a $280,000 grant for student workforce development. The funding will support 25 students whose prospective careers contribute to economic development in Southwest Virginia. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following… Read more »

The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded the Town of Abingdon a $25,000 grant for an Economic Development Authority (EDA) project. The funding will support a strategic planning project to assess workforce development and housing challenges. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:   “The Town of Abingdon is exploring opportunities to… Read more »

Congressman Griffith’s Ninth District STAFF will be available at the following locations during the month of October.   October 8, 2025 Scott County: 9:00 am – 10:30 am County Administrator’s Office Conference Room 190 Beech Street Gate City, VA 24251   Lee County: 11:30 am – 1:00 pm Lee County Sheriff’s Office Conference Room 33640 Main… Read more »

U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, made several speaking engagements in September to discuss his priorities for the Health Subcommittee.    The Healthcare Leadership Council held their September membership meeting on Capitol Hill. Many members learned of Chairman Griffith’s goals to reform… Read more »

The Innovate Fund, a community development entity, has made an investment to serve the Town of Tazewell, Virginia. The investment supports the construction of an 11,773 square foot Medical Office Building that will deliver primary health care services to the community.    U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce… Read more »

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has selected the Town of St. Paul, Virginia, for a community project partnership. The partnership aims to improve connectivity and safety for pedestrians to access outdoor recreation opportunities from downtown, promote ecotourism and continue steering investments in main street revitalization efforts.    U.S. Congressman Morgan… Read more »

U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) took to the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives to preside over a Pro Forma session. Tonight, pending developments in the U.S. Senate, funding to the federal government will lapse and cause a shutdown. As of this writing, Senate Democrats have refused to keep the government open.   Congressman Griffith released the following… Read more »

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has awarded Franklin County a $47,000 grant. The funding will support the purchase of gas detectors and related equipment as well as the training of career and volunteer responders. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:   “The Pipeline Emergency… Read more »

The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded the City of Galax a $700,000 grant for a project to revitalize the Rex Theater. The funding will support renovation work and upgrades at the Rex Theater. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:   “The Rex Theater is an iconic venue that has attracted scores of visitors over the decades and boosted… Read more »

The Advanced Research Projects Agency (ARPA-H) has awarded Virginia Tech, based in Blacksburg, Virginia, a $39.9 million award. The funding will support development of a new biosensor that enables real-time, ultrasensitive detection of specific pathogens and allergens using nanobody-based technology. The funding is supported by the agency’s Building Resilient Environments for Air and… Read more »