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Scott County ranks 24th in Virginia for highest government transfer income per capita in 2022

In 2022, residents of Scott County received an average of $16,552 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 24th highest in Virginia.

By SW Virginia News | Apr 14, 2025

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Dickenson County: Medicaid made up 12.1% of total income in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 12.1% of income in Dickenson County, providing an average of $4,949 per capita to residents.

By SW Virginia News | Apr 13, 2025

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Morgan Griffith discusses trade policies and local issues in Bristol roundtable

By SW Virginia News | Apr 12, 2025

Morgan Griffith, U.S. Congressional representative for Virginia's 9th district, recently participated in a roundtable in Bristol discussing pro-growth policies.

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Scott County: Medicaid transfers accounted for 9.9% of income in 2022

By SW Virginia News | Apr 11, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 9.9% of income in Scott County, providing an average of $3,924 per capita to residents.

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Buchanan County: Residents received $97.71 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By SW Virginia News | Apr 9, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 11.1% of income in Buchanan County, providing an average of $5,049 per capita to residents.

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Morgan Griffith supports Trump's coal executive actions

By SW Virginia News | Apr 8, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump announced measures aimed at aiding the American coal industry during an event at the White House.

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Virginia congressman Morgan Griffith's community engagement and legislative efforts detailed in recent tweets

By SW Virginia News | Apr 8, 2025

Morgan Griffith, representing Virginia's 9th district since 2011, recently shared his constituent outreach and support for cultural and energy-related legislative efforts.

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Residents of Russell County received $17,290 per capita in transfers in 2022, ranking it 15th in Virginia

By SW Virginia News | Apr 7, 2025

In 2022, residents of Russell County received an average of $17,290 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 15th highest in Virginia.

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Ninth District announces start of 2025 Congressional Art Competition

By SW Virginia News | Apr 7, 2025

Each year, the U.S. House of Representatives sponsors the Congressional Art Competition for high school students.

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In 2022, Russell County ranks fifth among Virginia counties with 43% transfer dependency

By SW Virginia News | Apr 7, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 43% of income in Russell County—ranking it fifth most dependent among Virginia counties.

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Lee County: Medicaid dependency reached 14.5% in 2022

By SW Virginia News | Apr 6, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 14.5% of income in Lee County, providing an average of $5,592 per capita to residents.

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Morgan Griffith points to investments and education programs in Virginia

By SW Virginia News | Apr 5, 2025

Morgan Griffith, representative of Virginia's 9th district, praised Virginia's Governor and highlighted the favorable business climate in Virginia in tweets shared on April 4 and 5, 2025.

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Morgan Griffith discusses FDA, credit union taxes, and disaster aid

By SW Virginia News | Apr 4, 2025

Morgan Griffith addresses the FDA's drug approval pace, community sentiments against taxing credit unions, and collaborative disaster recovery efforts.

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Wythe County: Medicaid made up 7.4% of total income in 2022

By SW Virginia News | Apr 4, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 7.4% of income in Wythe County, providing an average of $3,297 per capita to residents.

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Dickenson County saw 32.6% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022

By SW Virginia News | Apr 4, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 48.7% of income in Dickenson County, an alarming 32.6% surge from 16.1% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.

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Morgan Griffith supports cybersecurity and regional development

By SW Virginia News | Apr 2, 2025

Morgan Griffith, a congressman from Virginia, recently tweeted about meeting with regional leaders, addressing cybersecurity in medical infrastructure, and congratulating Carmelo Anthony's inclusion in the NBA Hall of Fame.

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Russell County: Medicaid transfers accounted for 10.1% of income in 2022

By SW Virginia News | Apr 2, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 10.1% of income in Russell County, providing an average of $4,047 per capita to residents.

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In 2022, Tazewell County ranks 14th among Virginia counties for government transfer income per capita at $17,291

By SW Virginia News | Mar 31, 2025

In 2022, residents of Tazewell County received an average of $17,291 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 14th highest in Virginia.

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Smyth County: Residents received $122.27 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By SW Virginia News | Mar 31, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 9.3% of income in Smyth County, providing an average of $4,152 per capita to residents.

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Tazewell County: Medicaid dependency reached 8.1% in 2022

By SW Virginia News | Mar 29, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 8.1% of income in Tazewell County, providing an average of $3,571 per capita to residents.