This winter, heating bills across the country are expected to increase by 17% – the highest cost in more than a decade. According to the Energy Information Administration, those who use natural gas to heat their home this winter will see a cost increase of 28%.
As readers know, unfortunately, southwest Virginia has also experienced these rising energy costs. In November of last year,… Read more »
When asked why he robbed banks, Willie Sutton, the notorious 1930s fugitive, famously retorted, “Because that’s where the money is.” Democrats in Congress took this advice and ran with it.
A key priority of President Biden’s agenda has been empowering the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Befitting his party’s addiction to taxing and spending at enormous levels, he has repeatedly sought to… Read more »
Virginia’s Ninth Congressional District has enjoyed a number of new project announcements this autumn focusing on our economic future. Not only will some of these projects bring jobs and investment, but they will involve our region in exciting new fields.
On October 3, Governor Youngkin unveiled the 2022 Virginia Energy Plan, which outlined an all-of-the-above strategy for powering our… Read more »
Economic development in Virginia’s Ninth Congressional District is a priority for me as its congressman.
The votes we take in the House often impact the economy broadly. When I consider how to vote on taxes or regulation, for example, I prioritize their impacts on Ninth District businesses, but they are usually being set at the national level.
One program I have been able to bring to… Read more »
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded a grant of $1,500,000 to the New River Valley Regional Commission for the New River Water Trail Expansion Project. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“The New River is a great natural asset, and many people access it by this water trail. ARC’s award of $1.5 million to expand the New River Water Trail… Read more »
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded a grant of $1,500,000 to Appalachian Sustainable Development for the Food Sector Workforce Expansion in Central Appalachia project. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“Workforce development in the food sector can help connect people to jobs and food to people. ARC’s award of $1.5 million to expand the… Read more »
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded a grant of $665,000 to Henry County for the Dick & Willie (D&W) Trail Completion project. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“Completing the D&W Trail will add to its appeal for visitors. ARC’s award of $665,000 to Henry County will increase the recreational and economic benefits of the… Read more »
Small businesses are the engines that power the American economy.
According to data from the U.S. Small Business Administration, the 33.2 million small businesses across the country employ 61.7 million people, 46.4 percent of all U.S. employees. In Virginia, we benefit from 795,624 small businesses employing 1.6 million people.
If we do not work at a small business, many of our family… Read more »
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded $473,170 to Wise County for the Bear Creek Water Project. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“Access to clean water is important for an area’s health and quality of life. ARC’s award of $473,170 to Wise County for the Bear Creek Water Project will extend public water service to more households and… Read more »
In less than two short years, unified Democrat control of the Federal Government has diminished our country in ways that would astound even a pessimist.
Inflation has risen to levels not seen in forty years. Gas prices hit record highs earlier this year. More than two million illegal immigrants have been encountered at the southern border this fiscal year before it has even ended, not… Read more »
