Stories by Caleb Lombardo on Federal Newswire


FirstNet launches new cell site in Wayne County

In a move that is expected to increase public safety, FirstNet recently launched a new cell site in Wayne County, NC.


U.S. Department of Transportation announces key priorities for newly available funds including 'public transit services'

This week, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced its key priorities for allocation of funds that were made available through the passage of the bipartisan infrastructure law that was signed by President Joe Biden last week.


US Department of Energy announces $45 million in funding for carbon storage technologies

The US Department of Energy said Nov. 8 it will earmark up to $45 million in funding to develop technologies to transform buildings into net carbon storage structures.


Labor Department issues wages ruling for tipped workers

The U.S. Department of Labor has issued a highly anticipated ruling on the hot topic of wages for tipped workers.


U.S. announces $114 million in assistance for people of Afghanistan

The U.S. has announced it will provide $114 million in humanitarian assistance to the people of Afghanistan, bringing the overall total of aid contributed in 2021 to nearly $474 million.


US marks International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists

In an effort to bring attention to crimes against journalists and end crimes against journalists, the U.S. government is marking the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists to reaffirm its commitment to a free and independent press.


'Great potential in addressing climate change': Interior Department makes push for offshore wind initiatives in Atlantic, Gulf of Mexico

This month, the Interior Department is taking swift action to advance offshore wind initiatives in the Atlantic and the Gulf of Mexico.


USDA announces over $200 million in grants to help specialty crop industry 'recover from effects of pandemic'

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing more than $234 million in grants to support specialty crops.


FBI Denver 2022 Citizens Academy nominations now open

Nominations for the Citizens Academy are now open, according to a press release. The FBI Denver Division will be accepting nominations for the 2022 Citizens Academy through Nov. 30.


NRCS names 15 new areas of priority for WaterSMART initiative to address 'consequences of drought'

The Natural Resources Conservation Service has named 15 new areas of priority for their WaterSMART initiative.


EPA awards $6 million in funding to research human viruses found in wastewater intended for reuse

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is giving $6.2 million in funding for five grants to support research on existing and novel surrogates for detecting and monitoring viruses in wastewater that is intended for water reuse applications.


Documents 'raise more questions' About DOI Lawyer Who Sought Ethics Waiver

Documents released as the result of litigation over a Freedom of Information Act request show a former Department of the Interior nominee sought an ethics waiver to work with former clients involved in litigation against the Department.