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Helene Hurricane Helene ravaged communities in Appalachia. The storm raced through the Southeast on its way to Virginia. Our area was hit hard! Localities in the Ninth District were a target of fierce storms, tornado watches and flash flood warnings. Two deaths were confirmed. Over the past week, I met with so many people impacted by the storm and its aftermath. Even in… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (VA-09) and Congresswoman Kat Cammack (FL-03) and other Members of Congress sent a letter today requesting the United States Department of Agriculture swiftly approve disaster aid for farmers and others affected by Hurricane Helene. “Today, I co-signed a letter to the USDA led by Representative Cammack (FL-03) requesting a variety of swift disaster aid to… Read more »

In response to the Islamic Republic of Iran launching a ballistic missile attack against Israel, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:   “The Iranian ballistic missile attack against the state of Israel is evidence that the United States must reaffirm its support for the Israeli people and their rights to self-defense. Since October 7, 2023, Iran… Read more »

Congressman Griffith’s Ninth District STAFF will be available at the following locations during the month of October.   October 8, 2024 Tazewell County (Bluefield): 10:00 am – 11:30 am Town of Bluefield Council Chambers 112 Huffard Dr Bluefield, VA 24641   Buchanan County: 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm Town of Grundy Offices 1185 Plaza Dr. Grundy, VA… Read more »

The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded Mountain Empire Community College (MECC) a $200,000 subgrant. The funding will support the development of cybersecurity education and training programs at MECC. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:   “As technology hubs grow in the United States, the cybersecurity field is playing an… Read more »

The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded Southwest Virginia Community College a $200,000 subgrant. The funding will support the development of cybersecurity education and training programs at the institution. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:   “As technology hubs grow in the United States, the cybersecurity field is playing an… Read more »

During the last week of September, the United National General Assembly welcomed several high-profile heads of state. President Biden, Brazilian President Lula Da Silva, and Argentinian President Javier Milei were among the speakers who addressed the UN body. Also in the speaker lineup was Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. For his speech, Zelenskyy encouraged Western powers to… Read more »

The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded Virginia Tech a $126,000 subgrant. The funding will support the Quantum Appalachia project, an effort to connect quantum computers and devices for information and resource distribution. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:   “As quantum computing emerges, Appalachia is fertile ground for the… Read more »

The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded Wise County a $700,000 grant. The funding will support wastewater treatment system improvements at the Mountain Empire Community College’s (MECC) Center for Workforce and Innovation in Appalachia (CWIA). U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:   “Mountain Empire Community College’s CWIA trains and… Read more »

The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded Big Stone Gap a $700,000 grant. The funding will support infrastructure upgrades at Big Cherry Lake. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:   “Big Cherry Lake reservoir reflects the true beauty and nature of Southwest Virginia.   “This ARC grant for $700,000 helps Big Stone Gap upgrade Big… Read more »