Wednesday - September 9, 2026

Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Virginia

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Griffith Announces $932,292 in HHS Grants to Virginia Tech
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Announces $932,292 in HHS Grants to Virginia Tech * Wednesday, August 26, 2026 - The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Virginia Tech, based in Blacksburg, Virginia, two research related grants worth $932,292. These grants are for allergy and infectious diseases research. The funding breakdown of the grants is as follows: * $199,059 for researching how bac  more
State Support Expands Medical School Access for Virginia Tech Students
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 27 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * New state support expands medical school access for Virginia students Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine's in-state tuition rate reduced by more than 23 percent to support Virginians becoming physicians and building careers in the commonwealth. By Josh Meyer A new state investment in the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine will lower the cost of medical education for Virginia students more than 23   more
University of Virginia VP for Research McMahon Urges Delay and Revision of Proposed NSF Guidance to Ensure Alignment and Reduce Administrative Burden
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 24, 2026 Suzanne H. Plimpton Reports Clearance Officer National Science Foundation RE: University of Virginia Public Comment to National Science Foundation Proposal/Award Information-NSF Guidance on Financial Assistance Dear Ms. Plimpton, Thank you for the opportunity to provide public comment on the prop  more