Vilsack: 'Food for Progress is a cornerstone of USDA's international capacity-building efforts'
By Trina Thomas | Oct 3, 2022
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced a plan to invest $178 million in projects that support U.S. government priorities.
Vilsack: 'United States is proud to be the largest global donor to school feeding efforts'
By Trina Thomas | Oct 2, 2022
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced a $220 million investment for eight school feeding projects, expected to help more than a million children in 2,200 schools in food-insecure countries in Africa and East Asia.
South Florida U.S. Attorney's Office leads force to battle pandemic relief fraud
By Trina Thomas | Oct 2, 2022
The South Florida U.S. Attorney's Office is selected to head a COVID-19 Fraud Strike Force Team to combat pandemic relief fraud.
Apostle Islands National Lakeshore's Cooper receives John. L Cotter Award: 'Dave is a big picture thinker'
By Trina Thomas | Sep 30, 2022
David J. Cooper, Apostle Islands National Lakeshore archeologist and Cultural Resource manager, has been selected to receive the John L. Cotter Award for Excellence in NPS Archeology for Professional Achievement.
Department of Homeland Security: 'Sites that provide emergency response and relief are considered protected areas'
By Trina Thomas | Sep 30, 2022
The Department of Homeland Security released a statement regarding the impact of Hurricane Fiona on Puerto Rico.
Sligh: 'Ohmsett is the nation’s premier research and training site for offshore oil spill response'
By Trina Thomas | Sep 27, 2022
The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) recently announced a visit by Interior Department officials.
Schierbaum: Rapper's arrest, sentencing 'a win-win situation for the city and the citizens of Atlanta'
By Trina Thomas | Sep 16, 2022
Atlanta rapper Paper Lovee received a federal prison sentence for seven years and four months for firearm possession.
Moffitt: USDA, Minnesota agreement 'gives students access to nutritious foods unique to the area they live in'
By Trina Thomas | Sep 15, 2022
The U.S. Department of Agriculture signed a cooperative agreement with Minnesota to increase the purchase of nutritious, local food for school meal programs.
Vilsack: Funding opportunities are 'part of USDA’s unwavering commitment to advancing equity'
By Trina Thomas | Sep 14, 2022
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced funding of up to $550 million for initiatives that help underprivileged farmers gain access to land, money and markets as well as programs that educate the upcoming, diverse generation of agricultural professionals.
Kruty: Wilmington daycare owner 'defrauded our nation’s tax system'
By Trina Thomas | Sep 14, 2022
A Wilmington daycare owner has pleaded guilty to tax evasion.
Haaland: Interior takes 'historic steps to develop a robust and sustainable clean energy future'
By Trina Thomas | Sep 10, 2022
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management recently issued a request for interest regarding a potential commercial Gulf of Maine outer continental shelf wind energy lease.
McCabe: EPA helps 'build back our country’s economy with major investments in Brownfields cleanup'
By Trina Thomas | Sep 10, 2022
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency leaders visited West Virginia sites that are part of the Brownfields program to build back the United States economy with vital cleanup improvements.
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management seeks public comment on Rhode Island wind project
By Trina Thomas | Sep 7, 2022
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) announced Aug. 29 the beginning of a public comment period for a Rhode Island wind project.
Garcia: EPA focused on sharing 'the best information about the risks posed by EtO'
By Trina Thomas | Sep 7, 2022
The Environmental Protection Agency recently hosted an Aug. 30 community meeting for residents of Salinas, Puerto Rico.
NPS grants $2.1 million to tribes and museums to ensure 'the preservation of Indigenous culture'
By Trina Thomas | Aug 24, 2022
The National Park Service (NPS) recently revealed $2.1 million in grants to assist with repatriation of ancestral remains and sacred objects.
Grossman: Former finance director at La Jolla Music Society 'has been held to account for his crimes'
By Trina Thomas | Aug 23, 2022
The former finance director at La Jolla Music Society has been sentenced to two years and five months in prison for stealing from the non-profit for a decade.
Garland says 'hate crimes have no place in our country' after judge sentences defendants in Ahmad Abery murder
By Trina Thomas | Aug 21, 2022
A federal judge sentenced three Georgia men who were convicted of hate crimes connected to the murder of Ahmaud Abery, a black man who was jogging before he was tracked down and shot to death.
Regan: EPA 'proud of our long-standing record of support for our small businesses'
By Trina Thomas | Aug 20, 2022
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan recently acknowledged the organization's "A+" rating on the Fiscal Year 2021 Small Business Procurement Scorecard.
NPS awards $537,000 in Tribal Heritage Grants for 'important projects critical to preserving unique cultural heritage'
By Trina Thomas | Aug 19, 2022
The National Park Service (NPS) recently announced over $537,000 in Tribal Heritage Grants.
Guzman: Hawiian youth recognized 'for their leadership in raising awareness of local issues'
By Trina Thomas | Aug 19, 2022
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recognized the 2022 recipients of the Grade 6-12 President’s Environmental Youth Award for their contributions toward Operation Leadership Hawaii.
