Stories by Karen Kidd on Federal Newswire


U.S. attorney expects more arrests in California gambling probe

An Orange County crime task force's investigation into illegal California casinos that led to seven arrests and three sets of indictments last month is only the tip of the iceberg of illegal gambling dens, a U.S. attorney said in a news release.


Buttigieg: FTA grants to help cities, towns plan for 'the future their residents want and deserve'

U.S. Department of Transportation announced an initial $13 million in Federal Transit Administration competitive grant funds for transit-oriented planning.


Sam: Revitalization grant recipients announced to 'support the economic development goals and needs in their communities'

U.S. National Park Service announced more than $7.2 million revitalization grants in 10 states for economic development in those rural communities.


Bonnie: Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities program seeks 'innovative approaches that expand markets'

The deadline to apply for the second round of funding for the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities is approaching.


Isaacman-VanWertz: Virginia Tech receives funding to benefit 'air quality measurements and human health'

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently announced $800,000 for Virginia Polytech Institute and State University to develop a low-cost method of measuring hazardous air pollutants.



Interconnection initiative builds 'a coalition of problem-solvers' for clean-energy challenges

U.S. Department of Energy has launched a partnership with a range of stakeholders in energy production with the united goal of getting more clean energy onto the nation's power grid.


Brown: PHMSA works to 'improve safety and environmental protections for CO2 pipelines'

U.S. Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration announced new measures to increase safety oversight of carbon dioxide pipelines and protect from pipeline failures.


Sanfilippo: 'Gateway Arch National Park is for everyone, so join us this summer season'

Pam Sanfilippo, the museum services and interpretation program manager at Gateway Arch National Park in St. Louis, wants everyone to visit the urban park this summer.


Granholm touts $59 million Energy Department program to meet Biden's clean energy goals

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)'s $59 million investment announced earlier this week to accelerate biofuels and bioproducts production is key to President Joe Biden's administration's clean energy goals, said Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm said in a news release.


U.S. assistant attorney applauds 15-year sex trafficking sentence for Ohio man

An Ohio man's recently announced 15-year federal prison sentence for sex trafficking is exactly what he deserved for his 'insidious crime," said an assistant U.S. attorney in a U.S. Department of Justice news release.


McCabe: EPA almost done 'addressing hazardous pollution that has contaminated New Bedford Harbor'

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Deputy Administrator Janet McCabe reported the cleanup of polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) contamination in New Bedford Harbor sediments is on track to be completed in three years.


Vilsack: 'Canada has failed to honor and implement its USMCA commitments' with dairy import quotas

The United States' second formal trade complaint in its ongoing dispute with Canada over dairy import quotas is about the northern partner's reported failure to live up to its commitments.


Merkley: Oregon town receives WIFIA loans 'ensuring the water in their community is safe and the infrastructure is resilient'

The $97 million in low interest loans to the Medford Water Commission of Medford, Ore., announced by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, will provide much needed infrastructure improvements.


'Helped ensure Americans could get what they need,' Supply Chains Task Force port envoy replaced by retired transportation commander

Retired Gen. Stephen R. Lyons will serve as the new Port and Supply Chain Envoy to the Biden-Harris Administration Supply Chain Disruptions Task Force.


Nessel: 'I look forward to bringing my knowledge to the Aviation Consumer Protection Advisory Committee'

U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced Dana Nessel, Michigan attorney general, will be the new state representative and chair of the Aviation Consumer Protection Advisory Committee.


Torres-Small: 'When rural people thrive, all America thrives'

U.S. Department of Agriculture and University of Kentucky announced a digital placemaking toolkit for rural communities to help people in those communities thrive.


Cho: 'We are looking out for our children;' 70 children rescued in 'Operation Lost Souls'

A joint task force law enforcement operation in West Texas recovered 70 missing children spanning several weeks.


Bohan: 'Today's settlement will protect the Pueblo community and surrounding environment'

A recently announced first-of-its-kind settlement between the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and a Colorado company will provide protections for the local community against coal ash and its contaminants.


Granholm: 'Solar Decathlon is really a springboard to careers in clean energy, but we need to grow the ranks'

The U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon Competition Event has gotten even bigger, including the launch of two new workforce development programs.


Homeland Security: 'ICE and CBP do not conduct immigration enforcement activities in protected areas'

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the Customs and Border Protection are standing down enforcement activities in Uvalde, Texas, following the May 24 school shooting.