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The United States is close to existing for 250 years, in which we have exercised stable and relatively peaceful government. Due to the unjust and tyrannical British throne, our American ancestors engaged in a series of conflicts and disputes that culminated in the American Revolution. With the help of Virginian leaders like George Washington and Patrick Henry, among others, the American… Read more »

U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) has awarded MOVA Technologies, based out of Pulaski, Virginia, a $649,968 grant. The funding will support new research to address critical scientific challenges and opportunities in agriculture. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:   “This USDA NIFA research… Read more »

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development has awarded Citizens Telephone Cooperative a $5 million grant. The funding will support the deployment of a fiber-to-the-premises network benefiting residents and businesses in Carroll County. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:   “Carroll County stands to benefit from increased access to… Read more »

In a 6-3 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of Governor Youngkin as the Commonwealth can resume removing the names of noncitizens from Virginia’s voter rolls. The brief order did not explain the majority’s reasoning, due to the emergency nature of the case. By granting the emergency stay, Virginia’s removal of noncitizens is permitted and may continue. U.S. Congressman Morgan… Read more »

As of this newsletter, two American astronauts are stranded at the International Space Station (ISS). This June, astronauts Butch Whitmore and Suni Williams took part in a mission aboard Boeing’s Starliner capsule to go to the ISS. The mission seemed to be going ok when they got to the ISS. But it was then discovered the Starliner’s thrusters failed during docking, leaving Whitmore and… Read more »

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 »