The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today awarded $2,578,604 to Tri-Area Community Health, based in Laurel Fork, Carroll County, Virginia. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“Community health centers provide essential care and medical services to residents in underserved and/or rural areas. This significant grant of more than $2 million… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) announced that Maria Wilson of Virginia High School won the Congressional Art Competition in Virginia’s Ninth Congressional District. Her artwork is entitled Highlands Sunset.
Natalie Vega of Carroll County High School earned second place with Laurels of the Blue Ridge, and Emma Dingus of Twin Springs High School earned third with Appalachian… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development today announced $30,000 in federal funding for an engineering research study on portions of the sewer system in Carroll County. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“This grant of $30,000 should support research into the necessary improvements for the sewer systems in Carroll County. Gladeville,… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development has awarded a grant of $50,000 and a loan of $80,000 to the City of Norton to purchase two law enforcement vehicles. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“Law enforcement and first responders have difficult jobs under any circumstances, but personnel and agencies in rural areas face added… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development has awarded a $50,000 grant to the Stickleyville Volunteer Fire Department in Lee County for equipment. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“It is important for volunteer firefighters to have the tools they need to keep our communities safe. The Stickleyville VFD will receive a $50,000 grant from… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development has awarded a $1,542,500 loan guarantee to the City of Galax for a ladder truck. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“Public services in small towns and rural communities can strain budgets and burden local taxpayers. USDA Rural Development’s award of a $1,542,500 loan to the City of Galax to… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development has awarded a $5 million loan guarantee to Pembroke Telephone Cooperative for broadband. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“Broadband is essential for advancing economic development and the availability of new opportunities in rural areas. USDA Rural Development’s $5 million loan guarantee to… Read more »
U.S. Representatives Morgan Griffith (R-VA), Sharice Davids (D-KS), Claudia Tenney (R-NY), and Angie Craig (D-MN) have introduced H.R. 7237, the Reauthorizing Evidence-based And Crisis Help Initiatives Needed to Generate (REACHING) Improved Mental Health Outcomes for Patients Act of 2022. This legislation would reauthorize and improve programs providing care and treatment for adult mental… Read more »
The U.S. House of Representatives today passed H.R. 5657, the Medical Marijuana Research Act. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) is an original cosponsor of the legislation. He issued the following statement:
“Decisions about marijuana policy must be based on facts and evidence, yet current federal law makes collecting this data extremely difficult. I cosponsored the Medical Marijuana… Read more »
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded $1 million to Lincoln Memorial University to construct a new Veterinary Education and Technology building in Ewing, Virginia. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“ARC’s $1 million grant to construct a new Veterinary Education and Technology building in Ewing will offer new educational opportunities and… Read more »
