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EPA Region 10 details enforcement actions and penalties for 2024

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Region 10 office has released a summary of enforcement actions completed in 2024, highlighting various violations across Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington.


Guatemala man sentenced for attempted enticement and sex trafficking

United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that Gerber David Santos-Gonzalez, a 26-year-old man from Guatemala, has been sentenced to federal prison for over ten years. U.S. District Judge Lawrence L. Piersol handed down the sentence...


EPA partners with CalEPA to address metal recycling impacts in West Oakland

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has partnered with the California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA), other state regulators, a community organization, and a business to tackle the environmental impacts of metal shredding in...


Shreveport residents sentenced for involvement in fatal fentanyl distribution

United States Attorney Brandon B. Brown announced the sentencing of three Shreveport residents involved in a drug trafficking conspiracy that led to a man's death. U.S. District Judge Elizabeth E. Foote delivered the sentences.


Commonwealth Care Alliance settles false claims allegations with $520K payment

United States Attorney Dawn N. Ison announced that Commonwealth Care Alliance, Inc. (CCA) will pay $520,355.65 to settle allegations related to violations of the False Claims Act by Reliance HMO, Inc., a company acquired by CCA in 2022.


Biden announces new round of Medicare drug price negotiations

President Joe Biden announced the selection of 15 additional drugs for Medicare price negotiation.


Experts collaborate against Russia's maritime 'shadow fleet' risks

A multilateral group of experts, including representatives from the United States, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Poland, Sweden, and the United Kingdom, convened in Copenhagen on January 10 to formulate strategies against Russia's shadow fleet.


Arizona firms fined $7.4M for denying overtime

The U.S. Department of Labor has secured a consent judgment requiring two Arizona-based drywall and painting companies to pay $7,450,000 in back wages and damages.


U.S.-India renew commitment at ICT working group meeting

The United States and India have reaffirmed their commitment to digital connectivity and ICT infrastructure during the U.S.-India Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Working Group meeting held in New Delhi on October 17, 2024.


Washington man pleads guilty to multi-scheme fraud resulting in over $600k loss

A man from Washington has entered a guilty plea to charges of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and aggravated identity theft, according to officials.


South Carolina man pleads guilty to charges linked with officer's murder

Jaremy Smith, a South Carolina resident, has entered a guilty plea to several federal charges related to the murder of New Mexico State Police Officer Justin Hare.


Kamala Harris advocates for equal rights amendment inclusion in constitution

Equality is a fundamental promise of democracy, according to Vice President Kamala Harris.


Methamphetamine trafficker receives over 11 years sentence

Russell Javon Linney, a 34-year-old resident of Statesville, North Carolina, has been sentenced to 135 months in prison for methamphetamine trafficking.


EPA partners with CDPHE for enhanced civil rights in Colorado

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have signed an Informal Resolution Agreement under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other civil rights statutes.


US criticizes Belarusian elections under Lukashenka's regime

The United States has declared that the 2025 presidential election in Belarus cannot be considered free or fair under the current repressive conditions.


U.S. imposes sanctions on Republika Srpska actors undermining Dayton Agreement

The United States has imposed sanctions on eight individuals involved in organizing the Republika Srpska (RS) Day commemoration from January 8-10, 2024.


Department of Labor awards $46.5M in grants for youth opportunities

The U.S. Department of Labor has announced the allocation of $46.5 million in grants to assist young individuals in communities affected by violence and poverty.


Brownsville CBP intercepts heroin worth $158K at international bridge

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Brownsville and Matamoros International Bridge have intercepted heroin valued at $158,145.


Dublin man sentenced for damaging former employer’s computers

Dublin resident Vamsikrishna Naganathanahalli has been sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for damaging computers belonging to his former employer, MedAmerica, Inc., part of the Vituity group of companies.


Commerce Department announces CHIPS incentives awards totaling millions

The U.S. Department of Commerce has finalized three awards under the CHIPS Incentives Program’s Funding Opportunity for Commercial Fabrication Facilities.