The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) today awarded $1.2 million to Henry County for the Reservoir Road improvements project to enhance access to the Commonwealth Crossing Business Centre. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“Improving Reservoir Road is important to the success of Commonwealth Crossing. ARC’s award of $1.2 million for road improvements… Read more »
Policy on marijuana, hemp, cannabidiol, and related substances in the United States has become a tangled thicket. Whatever your views on the use of these substances, there can be no doubt of the confusion caused by contradictory federal policies and differing state laws.
I have sought to bring some order to this situation through legislation I have introduced or cosponsored with members… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement after voting against H.R. 8373:
“The Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs did not affect contraception, and no upcoming cases appear likely to affect it.
“I do not oppose the availability of contraception, but this bill is purely messaging, not policy. It is poorly written and was rushed to the floor without going through… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development awarded a loan of $34,000 and a grant of $50,000, a total of $84,000, to the Town of Lebanon to purchase a new, equipped police vehicle. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“Properly equipping law enforcement can challenge the budgets of smaller communities. Today’s USDA Rural Development award of… Read more »
My heart is with the people of Buchanan County as they recover from terrible flooding that occurred after rainstorms swept through the area on the night of July 12. After the devastating toll flooding took on Hurley last year, it is distressing to see the county again be subject to such damage. Although thankfully no lives were lost, the physical destruction was considerable.
People… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement after voting against H. Res. 1130:
“The Senate has the constitutional role to ratify or reject accession to NATO, but the House does not. The resolution in fact goes further than support for admitting Finland and Sweden to NATO by calling on the alliance’s other members to support it, too. I think that goes well beyond the… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded $1,140,488 to the St. Charles Health Council for the Black Lung Clinic Program. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“Black lung is a terrible condition many coal miners have to face. Today’s award of more than one million dollars to the St. Charles Health Council for black lung program… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement regarding flooding in Buchanan County:
“I am committed to helping the people afflicted by flooding in Buchanan County recover. My office and I have been monitoring the aftermath of this disaster. While in Washington for votes, I have spoken with Governor Youngkin about the situation, and I have staff at the scene.
“I will… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement announcing the opening of the 2022 Congressional App Challenge for Ninth Congressional District students:
“The Congressional App Challenge encourages students to demonstrate their talents, engage their creativity, and explore the fields of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) education. I look forward to… Read more »
Although I am a lifelong conservative, the Democrats I have known over the years were proud to consider their party the defender of working men and women. I may have thought their policies were not suited to the task, but I never thought I would see the day when Democrat officials actually bragged about blue-collar workers losing jobs.
That day has arrived.
At the Aspen Ideas Festival… Read more »
