Stories by Trina Thomas on Federal Newswire


Western District judge rules for new receiver at St. Joseph pesticide distributor

Western District of Missouri Judge Greg Kays on Jan. 14 appointed a receiver to take over at a pesticide distributor in St. Joseph.


Golden Gate National Recreation Area 'grateful' to receive Outdoors for Kids grant

Golden Gate National Recreation Area recently announced they have received the National Park Foundation OutDoors for Kids grant.


USDA reminds Super Bowl fans to beware foodborne pathogens 'no matter who you're rooting for'

As the Los Angeles Rams face the Cincinnati Bengals in the Super Bowl, the U.S. Department of Agriculture highlights the importance of preventing foodborne illnesses.


Bureau of Reclamation appoints new Tribal liaison for Glen Canyon Dam Adaptive Program

The Glen Canyon Dam Adaptive Management Program announced Jan. 24 the appointment of a new Native American Tribal liaison.


Federal disaster assistance available to Alaska state, tribal, recovery efforts

Federal disaster assistance is available for state, tribal and recovery efforts in areas of Alaska that have been affected by natural disasters, according to a press release issued by the Federal Emergency Management Agency on Jan. 15.


7-year-old Venezuelan girl drowns attempting to cross Rio Grande

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection recently announced the drowning of a 7-year-old Venezuelan girl after her attempt to cross the Rio Grande.


Arkansas flood maps are now effective, FEMA announces

The Federal Emergency Management Agency recently announced that flood maps for Woodruff County in Arkansas are now effective.


Kentucky couple convicted, faces up to 10 years in prison for harboring undocumented workers

The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement recently announced that a couple from Kentucky was convicted of harboring undocumented workers.


Indiana man sentenced to 18 years in prison for sex trafficking conspiracy

An Indiana man on Jan. 10 was sentenced in New Mexico to 18 years in prison after being found guilty of conspiracy to commit sex trafficking.


Sanaloa Cartel drug trafficker, money launder receives 15-year prison sentence

The U.S. Department of Justice on Jan. 11 announced a Sanaloa Cartel drug trafficker and money launder was sentenced to prison after a nearly decade-long search.


Department of Homeland Security issues clarification on how to determine O-1B nonimmigrant status

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Jan. 13 released a policy alert to clarify O-1B nonimmigrant status.


Government agency reminds public of immigration services offered to those affected by natural disasters

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services issues a public reminder that immigration services are available to those affected by natural disasters.


Mayorkas encourages colleagues to keep MLK's message 'a part of our Department’s daily work'

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas recently encouraged his colleagues to reflect and continue to serve the community in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King.


Homeland Security launches program to develop 'next generation of climate experts'

The Department of Homeland Security announces a new program that will enlist and encourage recent graduates and federal employees to focus on the climate change crisis.


FEMA warns Tennessee tornado survivors to be aware of scammers, 'unscrupulous people'

Tennessee residents affected by December's tornadoes are being warned by state and federal officials to look out for scam artists and identity thieves posing as disaster-relief workers.


EPA awards $3.5M to 9 businesses for sustainable material management projects

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Jan. 18 recognized nine small businesses, including Philadelphia-based OLIN, by awarding them with approximately $3.5 million in funding.


EPA announces $42M investment in Milwaukee to manage flooding, reduce risk in underserved communities

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Jan. 19 announced a $42 million investment to the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District to address flood management and reduce flood risk in underserved communities.


EPA accepting public comment on New Indy Catawba proposal to lower hydrogen sulfide emissions

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Jan. 25 will be opening the floor up to public comment regarding a New Indy Catawba proposal that addresses hydrogen sulfide emissions.


NTSB's Homendy calls ruling on bus structural integrity 'a positive step'

National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Chair Jennifer Homendy recently applauded the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for addressing the importance of the structural integrity of large buses in protecting occupants in a roll-over crash.


EPA to decide this year threat to air from piston engine aircraft emissions

The U.S. Environmental Agency (EPA) announced recently that it is preparing to release a "proposed endangerment finding" on the level of air pollution caused by lead emissions from piston-engine aircraft powered by leaded fuel.