Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement after the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded $500,000 to the Town of Haysi for the Haysi Trails Center Development Project:
“Outdoor recreation has the potential to turn Southwest Virginia’s great natural splendor into an asset for economic development as well. The grant of $500,000 from the Appalachian Regional… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) will host MOVA Technologies of Pulaski at the Energy and Environment Innovation Showcase in Washington, D.C., on Monday, December 9. The showcase, sponsored by the Republicans of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, will highlight ongoing research and technological development intended to reduce emissions and power economic growth into the… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement after voting in support of the TRACED Act:
“Robocalls are a great annoyance. Worse, robocalls can swindle people out of their personal information and savings and tie up phone lines needed for legitimate purposes.
“The TRACED Act will help reduce this scourge. It will require phone companies to implement authentication… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement announcing that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded $2,282,418 to People Incorporated of Virginia, based in Abingdon, for the Head Start and Early Head Start Program:
“Early childhood well-being is important to the development of children. The $2,282,418 in grant money allocated to People… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement after the House Energy and Commerce Committee passed bills to support maternal health care and expand broadband coverage:
“This week, the Energy and Commerce Committee advanced several bills that have the potential to make a positive impact on residents of Virginia’s Ninth Congressional District. They seek to address some… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement after U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development awarded $154,600 to the Appalachian Agency for Senior Citizens, Inc., of Cedar Bluff for telemedicine services:
“Telemedicine bridges the gap between health care providers and patients, a valuable service in remote areas and for individuals with difficulty… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement after the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) awarded $40,000 in federal funding to the Town of Pound for a new police vehicle:
“Public services are important to a community’s quality of life, but rural communities often face challenges in funding these services. USDA’s investment of $40,000 for a new police vehicle in… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith issued the following statement after the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development awarded a $60,000 grant to Floyd County Economic Development Authority to recapitalize a revolving loan fund supporting small and emerging businesses:
“For small and growing businesses, access to credit is a necessity. USDA Rural Development’s $60,000 grant to… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith issued the following statement after the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development awarded a $175,000 grant for construction of a farmers’ market in the Town of Independence:
“Farmers’ markets bring a variety of fresh, locally-grown products to consumers and support the agricultural producers in our communities. USDA Rural Development’s $175,000… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith issued the following statement after the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development awarded a $33,500 grant for construction of a farmers’ market in the Town of Chilhowie:
“Farmers’ markets bring a variety of fresh, locally-grown products to consumers and support the agricultural producers in our communities. USDA Rural Development’s $33,500 grant… Read more »
