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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development has awarded to the Town of Marion a loan of $1,018,000 for the purchase of a fire pumper truck and a grant of $139,700 and a loan of $114,300 for the purchase of a sanitation vehicle. The total award amounts to $1,272,000. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “USDA Rural Development’s award of… Read more »

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded a grant of $1,310,312 to the Martinsville Henry County Coalition for Health and Wellness. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “HHS’ award of more than $1.3 million to the Martinsville Henry County Coalition for Health and Wellness will enhance access to health care for the people of the City… Read more »

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded a grant of $2,477,510 to People Incorporated of Virginia, based in Abingdon, for Head Start and Early Head Start. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “HHS’ award of almost $2.5 million to People Incorporated of Virginia will continue to provide children in our region with access to Head… Read more »

Virginia’s Ninth Congressional District has enjoyed a number of new project announcements this autumn focusing on our economic future. Not only will some of these projects bring jobs and investment, but they will involve our region in exciting new fields. On October 3, Governor Youngkin unveiled the 2022 Virginia Energy Plan, which outlined an all-of-the-above strategy for powering our… Read more »

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development has awarded a grant of $250,000 to the Town of Hillsville for the completion of the fifth phase of its farmers market. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “USDA Rural Development’s $250,000 grant to Hillsville for its farmers market will support this valuable asset, which allows farmers to sell and… Read more »

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development has awarded a grant of $200,000 to Grayson County for the purchase of two sanitation vehicles. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “USDA Rural Development’s $200,000 grant to Grayson County to buy garbage trucks will help the county provide sanitation services to its residents.” ### Read more »

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development has awarded a grant of $93,700 to the Town of Coeburn for the purchase of a backhoe. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “USDA Rural Development’s $93,700 grant to the Town of Coeburn to buy a new backhoe will assist the town’s public works department and reduce maintenance and repair costs.” ### Read more »

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development has awarded a grant of $50,000 to the Alleghany Highlands YMCA for the purchase of two vans. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “USDA Rural Development’s $50,000 grant to the Alleghany Highlands YMCA to buy two vans will support the organization as it delivers services in the community.” ### Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement on the announcement by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) regarding Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in the Roanoke River: “I will continue to monitor work as a result of elevated PFAS levels in the Roanoke River. I appreciate that DEQ is acting to remedy the situation and look forward to… Read more »

On November 11 of each year, Americans honor the veterans who served to keep our country free. The day was originally known as Armistice Day to mark the armistice ending World War I at 11 a.m. on November 11, 1918. President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed a bill in 1954 officially proclaiming November 11 as Veterans Day to remember those who served not only in World War I but in all the… Read more »