Unleashing Opportunity Budget Announced
This morning, Governor Glenn Youngkin unveiled his proposed “Unleashing Opportunity” budget during a presentation to the General Assembly’s Joint Money Committee. The budget proposal modernizes […]
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$238,500 USDA Grant to Virginia Tech
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) has awarded Virginia Tech $238,500 in […]
A Christmas Hearing
Field Hearing on the Biden Administration’s Effects on Santa’s Toy Delivery Washington, D.C. — House Energy and Commerce Committee Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Chair […]
Miyares weighs in on Proton Radiation Therapy
Attorney General Jason Miyares today issued an official Attorney General’s Opinion, at the request of Delegate A.C. Cordoza, on proton radiation therapy and health insurance […]
Virginia’s Research Triangle Launched
Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that Virginia will make a significant investment to launch a biotechnology, life sciences, and pharmaceutical manufacturing network to foster collaboration […]
$500K to develop rail service in the NRV
Today, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration has awarded $500,000 to the Virginia Department of Rail […]
A Date Which Will Live in Infamy
On December 7, 1941, just before 8:00 am, the Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service launched a surprise attack on the United States. The U.S. naval […]
Wildlife Crossings Pilot Program
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Wildlife Crossings Pilot Program has awarded $604,318 to the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT). This grant will enable VDOT to […]
Energy and Inflation
As December begins, Virginians have begun to experience cold winter weather once again. Lows so far have reached the teens in some areas and that […]
Fire Investigation
This fall, forest fires have been significant in the 9th District and causes are yet to be determined. In September, I held a hearing in […]
Thanksgiving Through the Years
Every November, families and friends gather across the country to give thanks for the many blessings they have received during the year. A holiday that […]
Remembering Veterans
Each year on November 11 we celebrate Veterans’ Day, honoring our fellow Americans who have served our country in the United States Armed Forces. Originally […]