Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) has revealed that the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has granted $400,000 to the Community Housing Partners (CHP) in Christiansburg, Virginia. This funding is part of the DOE's Buildings Upgrade Prize, which recognizes organizations that are making strides in energy efficiency and efficient electrification building upgrade initiatives.In a statement, Congressman Griffith emphasized the importance of this award for CHP, stating, "The Department of Energy's award of $400,000 to Community Housing Partners will help the organization...
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) has announced that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will be providing $4,375,389 to the Town of Bedford. This funding will be used for the installation of a new diesel-powered generator system for the Centra Bedford Memorial Hospital.Griffith expressed his enthusiasm about the award, stating, "This award by FEMA to replace the Centra Bedford Memorial Hospital generator system is great news for the area's residents. This new generator system will be able to power all facilities at the...
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) paid tribute to the Battle of Point Pleasant, which occurred on October 10, 1774. In a statement, he highlighted the significance of this battle as the first battle of the American Revolution, as acknowledged by the U.S. Senate.Governor Lord Dunmore of the Virginia Colony had ordered Colonel Andrew Lewis to assemble an army from western Virginia and rendezvous at Point Pleasant, now located in West Virginia. However, Lewis and his men arrived a day before the scheduled meeting. They were unexpectedly attacked by a force of Shawnee and...
The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Carroll County was found at one gas station in the week ending Oct. 7, according to GasBuddy.com.
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) has joined as a cosponsor of H.R.3199, the Pay Our Correctional Officers Fairly Act. The bill aims to address the issue of lower pay for correctional officers compared to other Bureau of Prisons employees within a 200-mile radius.In a statement, Congressman Griffith expressed his support for the bill after hearing from the hardworking men and women at U.S. Penitentiary, Lee. He said, "It makes imminent sense to sign on as a cosponsor of this bill. Not only should USP Lee employees receive fair pay for their work, but increasing pay will...
The Roanoke County Police Department in Virginia has been awarded $28,181 by the U.S. Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) to enhance safety measures for both police personnel and the citizens of Roanoke County. This funding, provided through BJA’s fiscal year 2023 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program, will facilitate the purchase of essential safety equipment for the department.Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) expressed his support for the funding, stating, "This funding by the Bureau of Justice Assistance will...