Today, the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded $100,000 to Washington County for the Mendota and Creeper Trails Broadband Project. The project will feature the construction and delivery of broadband infrastructure along the trails. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“I am pleased that ARC decided to help expand broadband in Washington County. The… Read more »
Everyone knows TikTok is the video sharing application (“app”) that people of all ages use, especially younger people. In fact, according to TikTok, 170 million Americans use the social media app.
Unlike other popular social media sites (Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, etc.), TikTok is linked to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). In China, the Communist Party runs the government.
TikTok… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement announcing the beginning of the 2024 Congressional Art Competition in the Ninth District:
“Each year, the U.S. House of Representatives sponsors the Congressional Art Competition for high school students. It’s a great opportunity to see the artistic talents of Southwest Virginia students, one of whom will have the chance… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) will host his 2024 Service Academy Day event on Saturday, April 13, from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm in the Richardson Auditorium, Rooker Hall, New River Community College; located at 5251 College Drive, Dublin, VA. Griffith issued the following statement:
“For those high school students interested in serving their country, the U.S. Service Academies offer a… Read more »
Since coming to Congress, I have worked to find ways to protect and promote access to health care for rural Americans.
One aspect of rural medicine I have tried to help on a federal level is pharmacies. For many in rural areas, visiting pharmacies and interacting with pharmacists is one of the most important points of access for health care in small towns and communities. Pharmacists are… Read more »
Today, the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded $500,000 to Bland Ministry Center and Dental Clinic for their Dental Clinic Construction Project. This money will be used to build a 3,947 square feet facility which will include seven dental procedure rooms, a sterilization space, an area for x-rays, and a denture lab. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following… Read more »
Today, the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded $700,000 to Town of Stuart for their Downtown Revitalization Project. This funding will be used for the construction of an expanded roof covering at the Stuart Farmers Market and a 3,200 square foot multi-property deck structure located within Stuart’s historic business district. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the… Read more »
Today, the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded $700,000 to Lee County for the St. Charles Monarch Waterline Replacement Project. This project will replace 9,970 linear feet of waterline and install 4 gate valves and 1 fire hydrant, serving 38 households in St. Charles. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“Water service plays a critical role in… Read more »
Today, the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded $300,000 to the Friends of Southwest Virginia for their Gateways to the Southwest Virginia: Outdoor Economy Recreation Plans. This money will be used to complete the outdoor recreation strategic planning for most of the Southwest Virginia region. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“This $300,000… Read more »
Congressman Griffith’s Ninth District STAFF will be available at the following locations during the month of March. Traveling office hours follow the status of local government offices, which vary across the 23 counties and five independent cities of the Ninth District.
In the event of inclement weather (heavy snow, sleet, icy rain, etc.), traveling office hours may be… Read more »
