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The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded a grant of $1,500,000 to the New River Valley Regional Commission for the New River Water Trail Expansion Project. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “The New River is a great natural asset, and many people access it by this water trail. ARC’s award of $1.5 million to expand the New River Water Trail… Read more »

The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded a grant of $1,500,000 to Appalachian Sustainable Development for the Food Sector Workforce Expansion in Central Appalachia project. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “Workforce development in the food sector can help connect people to jobs and food to people. ARC’s award of $1.5 million to expand the… Read more »

The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded a grant of $665,000 to Henry County for the Dick & Willie (D&W) Trail Completion project. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “Completing the D&W Trail will add to its appeal for visitors. ARC’s award of $665,000 to Henry County will increase the recreational and economic benefits of the… Read more »

The U.S. Department of Justice has awarded a grant of $370,344 to the Radford City School District to improve school safety. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “Keeping our children safe while they learn in the classroom is critical. The U.S. Department of Justice’s award of $370,344 to the Radford City School District will help. The grant money can be… Read more »

On the campaign trail as he sought the presidency, Joe Biden promised in September 2019, “I guarantee you we’re going to end fossil fuel.” Recent steps by the Biden Administration to expand the world’s supply of oil would appear to be a U-turn from this pledge. One might at first glance welcome this as good news. Unfortunately, President Biden’s newfound interest in fossil fuels focuses… Read more »

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development has awarded a grant of $50,000 to the Town of Marion to purchase two law enforcement vehicles to replace older vehicles with high mileage. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “We should back the blue, and law enforcement officers should have the resources they need to protect our communities. USDA… Read more »

Congressman Griffith’s Ninth District STAFF will be available at the following locations during the month of October. Traveling office hours follow the status of local government offices, which vary across the 22 counties and seven independent cities of the Ninth District. October 11, 2022 Craig County: 9:00 am – 10:30 am Craig County Courthouse 108 Court… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) and U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (D-VA) issued a statement after President Biden formally approved the Commonwealth of Virginia’s request for a Major Disaster Declaration in response to the severe flooding event in Southwest Virginia on July 13, 2022. This declaration triggers the release of Public Assistance in the affected areas, while… Read more »

Small businesses are the engines that power the American economy. According to data from the U.S. Small Business Administration, the 33.2 million small businesses across the country employ 61.7 million people, 46.4 percent of all U.S. employees. In Virginia, we benefit from 795,624 small businesses employing 1.6 million people. If we do not work at a small business, many of our family… Read more »

The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded $473,170 to Wise County for the Bear Creek Water Project. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “Access to clean water is important for an area’s health and quality of life. ARC’s award of $473,170 to Wise County for the Bear Creek Water Project will extend public water service to more households and… Read more »