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Karen Baker concedes the 9th District Congressional race to incumbent Morgan Griffith
Read full article: Karen Baker concedes the 9th District Congressional race to incumbent Morgan GriffithKaren Baker has conceded to 7-term incumbent Morgan Griffith, who won his 8th term for the 9th district seat in the U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday night.
U.S. House of Representatives 2024 election results for Southwest, Central Virginia
Read full article: U.S. House of Representatives 2024 election results for Southwest, Central VirginiaAcross Southwest and Central Virginia, people are voting in three contested races for seats in the U.S. House of Representatives.
U.S. House of Representatives District 9 general election results on Nov. 5, 2024
Read full article: U.S. House of Representatives District 9 general election results on Nov. 5, 2024Incumbent Morgan Griffith (R) and Karen Baker (D) are vying for Virginia’s 9th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Former President Trump to Hold Campaign Rally in Salem This Weekend
Read full article: Former President Trump to Hold Campaign Rally in Salem This WeekendFormer President Donald Trump is scheduled to make a campaign stop at the Salem Civic Center this weekend, intensifying his efforts just days ahead of Election Day.
Ribbon Cutting for Feeding Southwest Virginia distribution site in Salem Friday
Read full article: Ribbon Cutting for Feeding Southwest Virginia distribution site in Salem FridayElected Officials Day is Friday and officials and partners will come together on Friday to celebrate the ribbon-cutting event of the newly renovated Salem Distribution site, according to Feeding Southwest Virginia.
Giles awarded $200k grant to support reuse study for decommissioned Appalachian Power coal-fired Glen Lyn Plant
Read full article: Giles awarded $200k grant to support reuse study for decommissioned Appalachian Power coal-fired Glen Lyn PlantThe U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) has awarded Giles County a $200,000 grant. These funds are directed to support a reuse study for the decommissioned Appalachian Power (ApCo) coal-fired Glen Lyn Plant in Pearisburg, Virginia.
Virginia Tech awarded $300,000 grant for metabolic disease research
Read full article: Virginia Tech awarded $300,000 grant for metabolic disease researchU.S Congressman Morgan Griffith announced on Tuesday that Virginia Tech was awarded a $300,000 grant from the U.S Department of Health and Human Services.
Many questions but few answers in congressional hearing on Maui's wildfire and electric provider
Read full article: Many questions but few answers in congressional hearing on Maui's wildfire and electric providerLawmakers probing the cause of last month’s deadly Maui wildfire did not get many answers during Thursday’s congressional hearing on the role the electrical grid played in the disaster.
Congressman Morgan Griffith announces $11,402 for the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office
Read full article: Congressman Morgan Griffith announces $11,402 for the Bedford County Sheriff’s OfficeVirginia Congressman Morgan Griffith announced Tuesday that $11,402 will be awarded to the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office.
Congressman Morgan Griffith announces $70k for economic development planning in 9th District
Read full article: Congressman Morgan Griffith announces $70k for economic development planning in 9th DistrictVirginia Congressman Morgan Griffith announced Wednesday that the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration awarded $70,000 to the West Piedmont Planning District Commission for economic development planning.
U.S. House of Representatives District 9 general election results on Nov. 8, 2022
Read full article: U.S. House of Representatives District 9 general election results on Nov. 8, 2022Incumbent Morgan Griffith (R) and Taysha Devaughan (D) are vying for Virginia’s 9th congressional district the U.S. House of Representatives.
More than $1 million awarded to the New River Valley Water Trail
Read full article: More than $1 million awarded to the New River Valley Water TrailThe Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a grant of more than $1 million to fund a New River Valley project on Monday, according to a news release.
Roanoke lawyer, former US attorney proposes name change for Poff Federal Building
Read full article: Roanoke lawyer, former US attorney proposes name change for Poff Federal BuildingA Roanoke-based lawyer who has also served as the United States Attorney for the Western District of Virginia is asking lawmakers to consider a name change for the Poff Federal Building in downtown.
Experts calling Supreme Court’s decision on EPA regulation case ‘a step backward’
Read full article: Experts calling Supreme Court’s decision on EPA regulation case ‘a step backward’The Supreme Court ruled the Environmental Protection Agency does not have the power to shift America’s energy production.
Trump's Ukraine impeachment shadows war, risks GOP response
Read full article: Trump's Ukraine impeachment shadows war, risks GOP responseEven the staunchest defense hawks in the Republican Party stood virtually united by Donald Trump’s side when the then-president was impeached in late 2019 after pressuring Ukraine’s leader for “a favor” and withholding $400 million in military aid.
‘Putin bears the blame for this unprovoked invasion’: Virginia officials weigh in on Russia’s attack on Ukraine
Read full article: ‘Putin bears the blame for this unprovoked invasion’: Virginia officials weigh in on Russia’s attack on UkraineElected officials from across Virginia are weighing in on the attack on Ukraine.
Rep. Ben Cline discusses Virginia’s possible congressional redistricting changes
Read full article: Rep. Ben Cline discusses Virginia’s possible congressional redistricting changesVirginia is releasing new redistricting proposals, and if the new maps are approved, it could pit two GOP congressmen against each other.
Rep. Morgan Griffith endorses Del. Kirk Cox for Virginia governor
Read full article: Rep. Morgan Griffith endorses Del. Kirk Cox for Virginia governorRepublican Congressman Morgan Griffith has thrown his support behind Delegate Kirk Cox for Virginia governor. Griffith represents Virginia’s 9th Congressional District which mostly covers Southwest Virginia. According to his website, Cox is a defender of conservative values and served as the House majority whip, House majority leader and Speaker of the House of Delegates. Former Virginia governors George Allen and Bob McDonnell, Southwest Virginia State Senator Bill Carrico and more than three dozen more elected and party leaders from Southwest Virginia also support Cox as Virginia’s next Governor, according to the press release. “To put an end to one-party Democratic rule in Virginia, our party must come together in every corner of the Commonwealth.”
Dozens of protesters demonstrate in front of Rep. Morgan Griffith’s NRV office
Read full article: Dozens of protesters demonstrate in front of Rep. Morgan Griffith’s NRV officeCHRISTIANSBURG, Va. – A group of demonstrators in the New River Valley took out their political frustration with a protest against Rep. Morgan Griffith. About 50 people protested in front of Griffith’s Christiansburg campaign office Friday morning. Protesters told 10 News they were upset about Griffith’s vote against certifying the Electoral College results of the presidential election. The protest was organized by Appalachian Women for Action. “Our hope is that he will read the comments and consider them,” said Ann Goette of Appalachian Women for Action.
‘Inexcusable’: Virginia lawmakers react to chaos at Capitol
Read full article: ‘Inexcusable’: Virginia lawmakers react to chaos at CapitolLYNCHBURG, Va. – The images of chaos at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday are more than 24 hours old, but still fresh in Virginia lawmakers’ minds. You have the right to petition your elected officials; but the violence is inexcusable,” said Republican Congressman Morgan Griffith, who represents Virginia’s 9th district. Democratic Senator Tim Kaine holds President Trump accountable for the violence. I was so pissed off that this is what it’s come to with [President Trump] and with this country at this moment in time,” said Kaine. But Griffith says even after the chaos, Congress had a duty to continue the ceremonial count.
Medical marijuana bill co-sponsored by Rep. Morgan Griffith passes House
Read full article: Medical marijuana bill co-sponsored by Rep. Morgan Griffith passes HouseWASHINGTON – A bipartisan bill that would allow researchers to study medical marijuana’s effects passed in the House of Representatives on Wednesday. The Medical Marijuana Research Act is co-sponsored by Southwest Virginia Rep. Morgan Griffith. The bill, in its own words, would: “amend the Controlled Substances Act to make marijuana accessible for use by qualified marijuana researchers for medical purposes.”Griffith said he has advocated for medical marijuana in Congress since 1998. He believes the bill’s approval shows how much attitudes towards medical marijuana have changed since his first statement in support of it. The bill will now await a vote in the Senate.
Trump ally McCarthy is reelected leader of House Republicans
Read full article: Trump ally McCarthy is reelected leader of House RepublicansHouse Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., talks about House Republicans and the election, during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020. House Republicans are “the most united and energized” he's ever seen after their “historic political upset." McCarthy and his team are now among the remaining leaders from the tea party era, when House Republicans last controlled Congress. In the Trump era, House Republicans’ role receded as the White House often dominated the discussion and Republicans held the majority in the Senate. The House Republicans had to seek a waiver from the District of Columbia, which has restrictions on large gatherings.
Trump ally McCarthy is reelected leader of House Republicans
Read full article: Trump ally McCarthy is reelected leader of House RepublicansHouse Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., talks about House Republicans and the election, during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020. House Republicans are “the most united and energized” he's ever seen after their “historic political upset." McCarthy and his team are now among the remaining leaders from the tea party era, when House Republicans last controlled Congress. In the Trump era, House Republicans’ role receded as the White House often dominated the discussion and Republicans held the majority in the Senate. The House Republicans had to seek a waiver from the District of Columbia, which has restrictions on large gatherings.
Morgan Griffith, running unopposed, wins reelection in Virginia’s 9th Congressional District
Read full article: Morgan Griffith, running unopposed, wins reelection in Virginia’s 9th Congressional DistrictROANOKE, Va. – Rep. Morgan Griffith will continue serving Virginia’s 9th Congressional District in Congress. Griffith, who has been working in Virginia politics for more than two decades, has represented the district since 2011. Use the picker below:Find Race ResultsVirginia’s 9th Congressional District covers much of the southwestern portion of the state, an area slightly larger than the state of New Jersey. It also covers the cities of Bristol, Covington, Galax, Martinsville, Norton, Radford and Salem. Below is our full interview with Griffith ahead of Election Day:
Results for U.S. House 9th District race as Morgan Griffith runs unopposed
Read full article: Results for U.S. House 9th District race as Morgan Griffith runs unopposedRepublican Morgan Griffith’s reelection bid seems all but assured in 2020. He’s running unopposed to represent Virginia’s 9th Congressional District. Interested in the results of other races? Use the picker below:Find Race ResultsGet the latest Virginia Election news here
Rep. Morgan Griffith participates in study of those who have recovered from COVID-19
Read full article: Rep. Morgan Griffith participates in study of those who have recovered from COVID-19ROANOKE, Va – A Congressman from southwest Virginia is taking part in a nationwide study looking at what happens after testing positive for COVID-19. Representative Morgan Griffith and 299 other people from across the country are taking part in a study conducted by the National Institutes of Health. Researchers are monitoring what happens after patients have recovered from the virus. Griffith said the study also gives him a new perspective on some of the legislation he passes. Griffith hopes that taking part in it will help provide some insight into health patterns of people who have had the virus.
Rep. Morgan Griffith talks police reform, other issues ahead of all-but-assured reelection
Read full article: Rep. Morgan Griffith talks police reform, other issues ahead of all-but-assured reelectionSALEM, Va – Congressman Morgan Griffith has been working in Virginia politics for more than two decades. As Griffith wraps up his tenth year in his congressional seat, he is setting new priorities focusing on the people in Virginia’s 9th District. The Republican incumbent will be on the ballot unopposed in Virginia’s 9th District this Election Day. One of Griffith’s top priorities, if re-elected, is addressing the communities in southwest Virginia dealing with drug addiction. Drug overdoses in Southwest Virginia are up 11% since the start of this year, according to the department of health.
Congressman who survived COVID-19, constitutional law professor react to Trump’s diagnosis
Read full article: Congressman who survived COVID-19, constitutional law professor react to Trump’s diagnosisROANOKE, Va. – The world’s attention is on President Donald Trump’s health as he deals with COVID-19, but two political voices in Virginia have unique perspectives on the situation. Rep. Morgan Griffith, who represents southwest Virginia in Congress, was diagnosed with COVID-19 in July. He said he survived the virus without any lasting damage and is optimistic President Trump will also recover in full. “President Trump is just going to have to ride this thing through. “I think you’ll see in about 48 hours, President Trump will be back up and running," Griffith said.
GOP faces reckoning over Trump's virus strategy, diagnosis
Read full article: GOP faces reckoning over Trump's virus strategy, diagnosisOn Saturday, another Republican senator, Ron Johnson on Wisconsin, announced he has tested positive for the virus, the third GOP senator this past week. With Trump in Walter Reed military hospital for treatment and quarantine, the virus seemed to spill into every corner of the party. The pandemic even spread to a subject the GOP hoped to be its safe harbor in the campaign's closing weeks — the looming confirmation of Trump's Supreme Court nominee, Amy Coney Barrett. The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear arguments in a GOP case seeking to overturn the health care law shortly after the election. In fact, Goeas argued that Trump’s belligerent performance during Tuesday’s debate did more to hurt his chances of recouping wayward Republicans and hesitant independents, a development that could hurt GOP Senate candidates in tight contests.
What’s News Today: COVID testing, Utility disconnections
Read full article: What’s News Today: COVID testing, Utility disconnectionsThe State Corporation Commission’s moratorium on utility shutoffs ends today. The moratorium has been in place since March to protect people, who are impacted by the pandemic. The Virginia Department of Health holds a free COVID-19 testing clinic today. Congressman Morgan Griffith’s office will hold local office hours today in Southwest Virginia. Angels received $6,500 from the Humane Society of the United States to spay and neuter 100 dogs and 100 cats.
Virginia lawmakers react to President Trump’s comments to journalist Bob Woodward
Read full article: Virginia lawmakers react to President Trump’s comments to journalist Bob WoodwardROANOKE, Va. – Virginia lawmakers are reacting after released audio recordings of President Trump speaking about the COVID-19 pandemic. In taped interviews for a new book by journalist Bob Woodward, President Trump admitted back in February he was purposely playing down just how serious the virus was. “It’s a hard pill to swallow - the President of the United States knowingly misled the American people to believe we were safer than we were, and 180,000 Americans died,” said Senator Mark Warner, (D) Virginia. Senator Tim Kaine also weighed in. Some Republican lawmakers, see it differently.
Virginia Congressman Morgan Griffith tests positive for coronavirus
Read full article: Virginia Congressman Morgan Griffith tests positive for coronavirusROANOKE, Va Virginia Congressman Morgan Griffith (R) announces he has tested positive for COVID-19. According to Griffith, upon developing possible symptoms, he took the test over the weekend and has since been self-isolating. Although he does not currently have significant symptoms, he will continue to self-isolate as he performs his duties on behalf of Virginias Ninth Congressional District.
Congressman Morgan Griffith calling for balanced, local approach to school reopening
Read full article: Congressman Morgan Griffith calling for balanced, local approach to school reopeningWASHINGTON DC, A Virginia Congressman is trying to make sure school districts get to decide when and how to reopen this fall. Morgan Griffith, who represents Virginias 9th Congressional District, has introduced a resolution to Congress encouraging governors to let school districts decide what they think is best. When the resolution was introduced Friday, Griffith said he was concerned Governor Northams initial guidelines for reopening schools would prevent many rural school districts from being able to reopen. He says the governor has since changed his position, but Griffith still believes Congress needs to send a message. We know youve got to be careful, but we think you ought to be able to do whats right in your community, Griffith said of school districts.
What's News Today: October 23, 2019
Read full article: What's News Today: October 23, 2019Here's a look at some of the stories we'll be following today as they make headlines across the country and Southwest Virginia. A subcommittee of Lynchburg's Task Force on Education meets today. The Talent Management Subcommittee will hold it's first meeting at 3 p.m. at the Central Virginia Governor's School. An economic development announcement will take place today in Henry County. A representative from Congressman Morgan Griffith's office holds travelling staff office hours today.
Local lawmakers, 10 News Political Analyst react to Pelosi's announcement of impeachment inquiry
Read full article: Local lawmakers, 10 News Political Analyst react to Pelosi's announcement of impeachment inquiryROANOKE, Va. - Local lawmakers and 10 News Political Analyst, Dr. Ed Lynch, weigh in on the impeachment inquiry for President Trump. -- Congressman Morgan GriffithCongressman Ben Cline, representing Virginia's 6th district, released this statement:"House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has caved to those on the far-left of her party who are demanding an official impeachment inquiry. -- Congressman Ben ClineCongressman Denver Riggleman, representing Virginia's 5th district, tweeted:On the basis of an anonymous source, @TheDemocrats have decided to launch impeachment proceedings against @realDonaldTrump. Let's consider the source before we engage in political histrionics Congressman Denver Riggleman (@RepRiggleman) September 24, 2019U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine, who represents Virginia, tweeted:The House had no choice but to initiate a formal impeachment inquiry. -- Dr. Ed Lynch, 10 News Political AnalystCopyright 2019 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved.
Southwest Virginia congressmen, lawmakers seeking to find solutions to mass shooting
Read full article: Southwest Virginia congressmen, lawmakers seeking to find solutions to mass shootingAfter the president gave his support Monday for a "Red Flag" law, others have joined in. But I think that's the common ground I think we could find," said Griffith. Mark Herring, attorney general of Virginia tweeted his frustration about red flag laws:"17 states have passed red flag laws to disarm dangerous people. And in last month's special session Republicans refused to even consider passing one in Virginia." Ralph Northam issued a statement calling for action after members of the General Assembly failed to pass gun legislation in the special session.