Stories by Savannah Howe on Federal Newswire


Philadelphia man sentenced to over 12 Years for '6th felony narcotics conviction'

A Pennsylvania man will spend over a decade in federal prison for his sixth felony narcotics conviction.


Three former MPD officers convicted of 'federal civil rights violations' in death of George Floyd

Three former law enforcement officers involved in the May 25, 2020, death of George Perry Floyd Jr., were recently found guilty of federal civil rights violations.


Bureau of Reclamation outlines initial 2022 water allocations for Central Valley Project contractors

Another year of drought conditions in California's Central Valley are apparent in the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation's 2022 water allocation numbers for Central Valley Project contractors.


Texas man pleads guilty to Asian hate crimes

A Texas man entered a guilty plea Feb. 23 to hate crimes after he reportedly attacked an Asian family in a grocery store, saying they were responsible for starting the COVID-19 pandemic.


Department of the Interior seeks nominations for Secretary’s Tribal Advisory Committee

The U.S. Department of the Interior is soliciting nominations for a committee meant to strengthen the agency's relationship with indigenous tribes.


Long Island man pleads guilty to mailing 'hate-filled communications' to LGBTQ+ community

A Long Island man has admitted guilt in threatening allies of the LGBTQIA+ community, according to a Feb. 23 U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) press release.


Thousands of Mexican GM employees participate in collective bargaining vote after labor rights denial in 2021

Earlier this month, over 5,000 workers participated in a historic union election at the General Motors facility in Silao, Mexico.


DOS officials 'emphasize the U.S.' firm commitment to press freedom' at third Global Conference for Media Freedom

Two U.S. Department of State (DOS) officials recently visited Estonia for the third Global Conference for Media Freedom.


Reclamation invests $20.5 million for drought resiliency projects in Western US

The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation is investing over $20 million in drought resiliency projects across five western states.


New DOS Chief Sustainability Officer will 'set the vision for ... sustainability, adaption, and resilience goals'

The U.S. Department of State (DOS) appointed a new leader in its federal climate conservation and sustainability efforts.


Census Bureau report: Children living with unmarried parents more likely to be under poverty line

A recent report by the Census Bureau shows emerging trends in the living conditions of children.


'Tribal communities have been seriously impacted by the pandemic': Thousands of indigenous students to receive PPE from Bureau of Indian Education

Students at 183 schools will receive personal protective equipment from the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE), according to a recent press release.


153 STEM scholars slated to work with 'expert mentors' at DOE labs and facilities in spring internships

Over 150 Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) scholars will participate in workforce development programs this spring courtesy of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).


DOE seeking Distinguished Scientist Fellows Program nominations with record of 'excellence'

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is calling for nominations for its Distinguished Scientist Fellows Program.


DOS: Murray brings 'a wealth of experience' in new Asia-Pacific leadership role

Former Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs official Matt Murray is the new U.S. Senior Official for Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), the Department of State (DOS) said in a press release.


FBI: 'Horror and helplessness' result from smugglers' extortion of undocumented immigrants

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) El Paso Field Office issued a statement of caution earlier this month after noticing an uptick in kidnapping extortion crimes.


U. of Texas biology professor: Freshwater mussels should have been protected by Endangered Species Act long ago

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department reports that freshwater mussels are one of the most at-risk types of animal in all of the U.S., and six more species have reached critically low population numbers in Texas.