Stories by Trina Thomas on Federal Newswire


Albuquerque manager Faler on El Vado Dam construction: 'Safety is our top priority'

The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (USBR) has announced that work will begin on El Vado Dam, located on the Rio Chama in northern New Mexico.


DOE on SolSmart expansion: Will ‘make it easier and more affordable to go solar’

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently revealed that two awardees will manage the SolSmart expansion.


California condor chick hatches live on Condor Cam stream

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) announced May 19 that a California condor chick had hatched online via live Condor Cam stream.


EPA announces $221M investment in New Jersey water infrastructure: 'EPA is proud to partner with New Jersey'

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced $221 million in funding to improve New Jersey water infrastructure


Regan: Boston named to Top Cities list for work to 'reduce emissions, save on their energy bills and help protect their cities'

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently released its annual Top Cities list, with Boston recognized in the top 10 of 25 of the most ENERGY STAR buildings.


US citizen, 4 Chinese intelligence officers charged with spying on PRC dissidents

A U.S. citizen and four Chinese intelligence officers have been charged with spying on leading human rights leaders, dissidents and pro-democracy activists.


Washington state man receives 11 1/2-year sentence for drug conspiracy

Chief U.S. District Judge Stanley Bastian on May 11 sentenced 59-year-old Reymundo Garcia of Ephrata, Washington, to 11 years and 5 months in prison and 5 of court supervision after he is released from federal prison for his participation in a drug conspiracy.


EPA presents 'critical funding' through Brownfield grants to Port St. Joe community development organization

The U.S. EPA recently awarded Brownfield program and environmental justice collaborative problem-solving grants to the Pioneer Bay Community Development Corporation.


Reps. Johnson, Banks introduce Countering Communist China Act with 'tough measures like sanctions'

To protect the United States in its dealings with China, Republican Study Committee (RSC) Chairman Jim Banks continues to advocate for the Countering Communist China Act he introduced with U.S. Reps. Dusty Johnson (R-SD) on July 29, 2021.


USDA investing $770 million for 'jobs, businesses, and entrepreneurial opportunities in rural America,' Puerto Rico

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $770 million to further rural business opportunities throughout 36 states and Puerto Rico.


US DOT receives 'new funding,' now accepting Natural Gas Distribution Infrastructure Safety grant applications

The U.S. DOT announced that their Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) will begin accepting applications for its Natural Gas Distribution Infrastructure Safety and Modernization Grant program that was created under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.


Austin, Texas man sentenced to 5 years for hotel 'fraud scheme'

An Austin, Texas, man was sentenced to five years and eight months in prison May 18 and ordered to pay $5,052,366.92 in restitution for his role in a fraud scheme.


EPA’s Ortiz visits WV communities, announces $2.5M in brownfields grants for cleanup of 'hazardous sites'

EPA Mid-Atlantic Regional Administrator Adam Ortiz recently announced the award of brownfields funding to West Virginia to improve sites in Lewis County, Morgantown and other designated areas in the state.


Newly identified dolphin species named after chief 'known for his wisdom and peaceful nature'

Bottlenose dolphins who live along the eastern coastline of the U.S. are probably more closely related to other coastal dolphins than they are to their offshore counterparts.


Ducheneaux: USDA is 'committed to making sure our nation’s organic producers and handlers have the tools they need'

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Farm Service Agency is currently accepting applications to assist with costs for producers to transition to organic operations.


Bureau of Land Management announces Melanie Barnes as New Mexico State Director: 'leadership has never been more important'

The Bureau of Land Management Director Tracy Stone-Manning on May 17 announced the hire of Melanie Barnes to serve as New Mexico State Director.


Second US-UK Strategic Energy Dialogue: 'Cooperation with friends is crucial'

The US-UK Strategic Energy Dialogue on May 19 met for the second time.


DOE announces nearly $25M funding to access clean hydrogen electricity generation: 'public-private partnerships are paving the way'

The US Department of Energy (DOE) on May 19 announced $24.9 million in funding for research and development projects that will support improving clean hydrogen for electricity generation.


Granholm: Department of Energy to fund 'removing legacy carbon pollution from the air through direct air capture and safely storing it'

The U.S. Department of Energy released a notice of intent to fund a $3.5 billion Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to fund four air capture hub programs.


Department of Energy OKs $53 million for small businesses to tackle climate change

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) on May 18 announced funding of $53 million for small businesses to address climate change.