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41.8% of income in Scott County came from government transfers in 2022, ranking it sixth in Virginia

By SW Virginia News | Apr 22, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 41.8% of income in Scott County—ranking it sixth most dependent among Virginia counties.

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Wythe County: Residents received $107.02 million per capita from Medicare transfers in 2022

By SW Virginia News | Apr 22, 2025

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 8.5% of income in Wythe County, providing an average of $3,807 per capita to residents.

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Smyth County ranks 26th in Virginia for per capita government transfer income in 2022

By SW Virginia News | Apr 21, 2025

In 2022, residents of Smyth County received an average of $16,428 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 26th highest in Virginia.

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Lee County saw 23.7% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022

By SW Virginia News | Apr 21, 2025

In 2022, government transfers contributed 47% of income in Lee County. How does this compare to historical figures?

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Russell County: Medicare dependency reached 10.1% in 2022

By SW Virginia News | Apr 20, 2025

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 10.1% of income in Russell County, providing an average of $4,044 per capita to residents.

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2022: Bland County aging and government transfer dependency trends

By SW Virginia News | Apr 19, 2025

Since 1970, Bland County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 13.9%, while income from age-related government transfers has risen by 9%.

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Morgan Griffith highlights district activities and engagement through social media posts

By SW Virginia News | Apr 19, 2025

Morgan Griffith, a U.S. Congressman for Virginia’s 9th district, shared updates via social media from April 17 to April 19, 2025.

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Smyth County: Medicare made up 8.5% of total income in 2022

By SW Virginia News | Apr 17, 2025

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 8.5% of income in Smyth County, providing an average of $3,799 per capita to residents.

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Morgan Griffith engages community, economic sectors in April 2025 district visits

By SW Virginia News | Apr 16, 2025

Morgan Griffith, U.S. Representative for Virginia's 9th District, engaged with community pharmacists, economic leaders, and industry workers during his recent visits throughout the region.

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Morgan Griffith remembers 2007 Virginia Tech shooting in series of April interviews

By SW Virginia News | Apr 16, 2025

Morgan Griffith, representative for Virginia's 9th District, made public remarks on April 16, 2025, on solemn, health, and community issues.

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Tazewell County: Medicare transfers accounted for 9% of income in 2022

By SW Virginia News | Apr 15, 2025

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 9% of income in Tazewell County, providing an average of $3,938 per capita to residents.

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

By SW Virginia News | Apr 14, 2025

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

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Congressman Griffith discusses with pharmacists in Dublin, Virginia

By SW Virginia News | Apr 14, 2025

U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith recently engaged in discussions with local community pharmacists during a visit to Martin’s Pharmacy in Dublin, Virginia.

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

By SW Virginia News | Apr 13, 2025

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

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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.