News published on Federal Newswire in June 2017

News from June 2017


The US Transportation Department published a three page proposed rule on June 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a seven page proposed rule on June 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a one page proposed rule on June 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a nine page proposed rule on June 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a seven page proposed rule on June 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on June 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on June 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a three page notice on June 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a two page notice on June 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a two page notice on June 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Secretary Chao Joins President Trump for Roads, Rails, and Regulatory Relief Event

News Release: With workers, industry and policy leaders on hand for closing event of ‘Infrastructure Week,’, Administration outlines vision for improving America’s roads, railways, and other infrastructure projects.


U.S. Department of Transportation Announces $99.6 Million Loan to the City of Bellevue, Washington for the Belred Street Network Project

News Release: WASHINGTON – U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao today announced that the Department of Transportation’s Build America Bureau (Bureau) will provide a $99.6 million Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA) loan to the City of Bellevue, Washington, at 2.86% with a term of 35 years after substantial completion to finance the completion of the BelRed Street Network Project (the Project).


Reclamation Releases Final Environmental Documents for the Santa Clara Valley Water District's 2017 Pacheco Conduit Maintenance Project

News Release: FRESNO, Calif. - The Bureau of Reclamation has released the Final Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact for the proposed Santa Clara Valley Water District's 2017 Pacheco Conduit Maintenance Project.


News Release: Living history interpreters at Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve will demonstrate the process of historic haying using draft horses and 19th century machinery on Saturday, June 17th from 10 a.m. until 3:30 p.m.


Jackson Man Sentenced to over 11 Years in Federal Prison for Possession of Prescription Pills with Intent to Distribute

News Release: Jackson, TN - George Ward, 49, was sentenced to 11 years in federal prison for possession of prescription pills with intent to distribute. Lawrence J. Laurenzi, Acting U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee, announced the sentence today.


Sierra Vista Resident Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison for Child Crimes

News Release: TUCSON, Ariz. - On June 12, 2017, Ian Joseph Ritzer, 34, of Sierra Vista, Ariz., was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Rosemary Marquez to 25 years in prison to be followed by lifetime supervised release. Ritzer had previously pleaded guilty to two counts of production of child pornography, one count...


Latvian Cybercriminal Extradited For "Scareware" Hacking Scheme That Caused Millions of Dollars in Loss

News Release: Latvian Cybercriminal Extradited For "Scareware" Hacking Scheme That Caused Millions of Dollars in Loss.


Brig Niagara in port for Youth Maritime June 17

News Release: PUT-IN-BAY - The US Brig Niagara will be in port for Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial’s Youth Maritime Explorers Camp, in conjunction with Put-in-Bay’s Maritime Celebration on Saturday, June 17, from 11 am to 4 pm.


Public’s Help Needed Finding the “Sporty Spice” Bandit

News Release: Public’s Help Needed Finding the “Sporty Spice" Bandit.


Lower Brule Man Acquitted of Assault

News Release: United States Attorney Randolph J. Seiler announced that a Lower Brule, South Dakota, man was acquitted of Assaulting, Resisting, and Impeding a Federal Officer as a result of a federal jury trial in Pierre, South Dakota, on June 7, 2017.