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Griffith named vice chairman of House Rules Committee

U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson has appointed Congressman Morgan Griffith from Virginia to the House Committee on Rules for the 119th Congress.

By SW Virginia News | Jan 16, 2025

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Legislation aims to assign unique ZIP code for Fairlawn

U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine, along with U.S. Representative Morgan Griffith, have put forward legislation aimed at assigning a unique ZIP code to Fairlawn, Virginia.

By SW Virginia News | Jan 10, 2025

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Virginia Highlands Airport receives over $1 million FAA grant

By SW Virginia News | Jan 10, 2025

The Virginia Highlands Airport Commission in Abingdon, Virginia, has been awarded a $1,055,800 grant by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration.

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Congressman Griffith acknowledges law enforcement on appreciation day

By SW Virginia News | Jan 9, 2025

The United States marked January 9, 2025, as National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) released a statement acknowledging the efforts of law enforcement professionals in his district. “The Ninth District...

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Grant awarded to EO Companies for hurricane relief efforts

By SW Virginia News | Jan 9, 2025

The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded a grant of $100,841 to EO Companies, located in Abingdon, Virginia.

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ARC grants $100K for disaster recovery in New River Valley

By SW Virginia News | Jan 9, 2025

The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has granted $100,000 to the New River Valley Regional Commission.

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ARC awards $100K grant for hurricane recovery in Virginia

By SW Virginia News | Jan 9, 2025

The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has provided a $100,000 grant to the Cumberland Plateau Planning District Commission.

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Giles County receives $304,000 DOT grant for rail crossing study

By SW Virginia News | Jan 9, 2025

The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Railroad Administration has allocated a $304,000 grant to Giles County.

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HUD allocates $46 million for Hurricane Helene relief in Virginia

By SW Virginia News | Jan 7, 2025

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has allocated $46,670,000 to Virginia for Hurricane Helene relief efforts.

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House passes Laken Riley Act; awaits Senate approval

By SW Virginia News | Jan 7, 2025

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed H.R. 29, known as the Laken Riley Act.

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Biotherapeutics receives NIH grant for asthma research

By SW Virginia News | Jan 7, 2025

The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, part of the National Institutes of Health, has allocated $347,608 to Biotherapeutics, Inc. in Blacksburg, Virginia.

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Griffith sworn in as Congress elects Mike Johnson as Speaker

By SW Virginia News | Jan 3, 2025

The U.S. House of Representatives has elected Mike Johnson as Speaker of the House.

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DOT awards Virginia Tech $249K grant for pedestrian safety research

By SW Virginia News | Jan 2, 2025

The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Highway Administration has granted Virginia Tech $249,654 to support a project aimed at collecting pedestrian data.

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ARC grants $252,500 for passenger rail station planning in Christiansburg

By SW Virginia News | Dec 23, 2024

The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has allocated a grant of $252,500 to the New River Valley Regional Commission.

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Grant awarded for hurricane recovery in Southwest Virginia

By SW Virginia News | Dec 23, 2024

The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has allocated a $100,000 grant to the LENOWISCO Planning District Commission.

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Grant awarded for study on new connector trail in Bristol

By SW Virginia News | Dec 23, 2024

The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has granted the City of Bristol $70,000 to study a potential connector trail linking downtown Bristol with the Mendota Trail. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith announced the grant and commented on its...

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House passes funding bill including hurricane relief

By SW Virginia News | Dec 20, 2024

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the American Relief Act, which aims to fund the government through March and provide disaster relief supplemental funds.

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HHS grants $2.17 million to boost healthcare in Southwest Virginia

By SW Virginia News | Dec 19, 2024

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has allocated a grant of $2,170,696 to Southwest Virginia Community Health Systems located in Saltville, Virginia.

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Mount Rogers PDC receives $100K grant from ARC for disaster recovery

By SW Virginia News | Dec 19, 2024

The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has allocated a $100,000 grant to the Mount Rogers Planning District Commission.

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Head Start program receives nearly $290k from HHS

By SW Virginia News | Dec 18, 2024

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has allocated a grant of $289,995 to Clinch Valley Community Action, Inc., located in North Tazewell, Virginia.