Statement on Harmful Spanberger Executive Action
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger signed Executive Directive 1, directing the Commonwealth’s law enforcement agencies to terminate any and all Section 287(g) agreements. This order threatens […]
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$3 Million for Virginia Coalfields Expressway
Congress passed and President Donald Trump signed into law the appropriations package H.R. 7148, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) […]
EPA Reform, Permitting and Coal
A cornerstone of American power and success is predicated on our manufacturing might. As factories transition in the 21st century, new technological innovations boost American […]
Crockett Announces Candidacy
Douglas Crockett, a Virginian, retired United Methodist pastor and attorney, has announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Congress in Virginia’s 9th Congressional District. […]
$1 Million for Virginia Tech Nuclear Energy Project
Ahead of a government funding deadline of January 30, President Donald Trump signed into law the appropriations package H.R. 6938, the Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and […]
$2.1 Million for NRV Communications System Upgrades
Ahead of a government funding deadline of January 30, President Donald Trump signed into law the appropriations package H.R. 6938, the Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy […]
Tax Season Hurts a Little Less
The issue of higher costs continues to be a major theme in conversations. During the Biden-Harris Administration, I spoke with many Ninth District residents who […]
Griffith Stands Up for Appalachian Coal
The House Committee on Energy and Commerce convened for a full committee markup to report favorably a series of measures to amend the Clean Air […]
First Executive Orders from Governor
Governor Abigail Spanberger today signed ten Executive Orders at the Virginia State Capitol — delivering decisive action on Day One to start building a stronger, […]
Governor Spanberger’s Remarks
Governor Abigail Spanberger today delivered the following address at the Virginia State Capitol following her swearing-in as the 75th Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia. […]
VA Partnership with Taiwanese Business Association
The Commonwealth of Virginia and the Taiwan Eastbound Alliance-Landing America (TEALA) today announced a partnership to increase the pipeline of Taiwanese businesses expanding to Virginia. […]
Congressional Stock Restrictions
I believe that public service is meant to be driven by duty, civic commitment and love for the communities one serves. And it is my […]