News from April 2020
By USDA Newswire | Apr 9, 2020
Release: Washington - April is Invasive Plant Pest and Disease Awareness Month and the U.S. Department of Agriculture calls on the public to do more to protect our nation’s food crops, forests and natural resources against invasive pests. This follows the United Nations’ declaration of 2020 as the International Year of Plant Health-a campaign aimed at bringing worldwide attention to the devastating impact invasive pests and diseases have on agriculture, livelihoods and food security.
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 9, 2020
News Release: NEWARK, N.J. - Three people have been charged in connection with their roles in the distribution of heroin - some of which contained fentanyl - and cocaine base (crack) in an affordable housing complex and a nearby senior living community in Newark, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced today.
By Commerce Newswire | Apr 9, 2020
News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $1.1 million grant to the University of Puerto Rico, San Juan, Puerto Rico, to hire three Disaster Recovery Coordinators to execute disaster recovery efforts throughout the entire Commonwealth. The project, to be located in a Tax Cuts and Jobs Act designated Opportunity Zone, will be matched with $266,400 in local investment.
By Commerce Newswire | Apr 9, 2020
News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $3.5 million grant to the city of Westby, Wisconsin, to make critical infrastructure improvements needed to expand the city’s industrial park and protect businesses from severe weather events. The EDA grant, to be matched with $868,800 in local investment, is expected to create 49 jobs and spur $15.6 million in private investment.
By Interior Newswire | Apr 9, 2020
News Release: Torrey, UT - Capitol Reef National Park is announcing additional modifications to operations in response to a letter from the Central Utah State Health Department recommending a full closure. The health and safety of our visitors, employees, volunteers, and partners is our number one priority. The National Park Service (NPS) is working servicewide with federal, state, and local authorities to closely monitor the COVID-19 pandemic.
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 9, 2020
News Release: United States Attorney Ron Parsons announced that a Rapid City, South Dakota, man convicted of Discharging a Firearm During the Commission of a Crime of Violence was sentenced by Jeffrey L. Viken, U.S. District Judge.
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 9, 2020
News Release: In San Antonio today, U.S. Attorney John F. Bash and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) Special Agent in Charge Fred Milanowski, Houston Division, announced that federal authorities have filed a criminal complaint against 41 year-old Joshua Faleide for being a convicted felon in possession of firearms.
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 9, 2020
News Release: U.S. Attorney John F. Bash and Acting Special Agent in Charge Rodrick Benton of the IRS-Criminal Investigation’s Houston Field Office today cautioned taxpayers of the opportunity for criminals to steal economic impact payments through various means of deception.
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 9, 2020
News Release: Akron, OH - Yesterday evening, the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) arrested Christopher Blouir, 29.
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 9, 2020
News Release: Dear President Trump: We write today to bring your attention to the serious impact that price gouging, as well as fraudulent and counterfeit goods, are having on our country’s ability to treat patients and combat the spread of the COVID-19. We urge you to swiftly exercise the authorities at your disposal...
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 9, 2020
News Release: Christopher M. Perry Photographed His Sexual Exploitation of a Child Under Five Years of Age.
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 9, 2020
News Release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), in conjunction with the U.S. Department of State and Cambodia Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts, returned two Khmer statues to Cambodia during a repatriation ceremony at the National Museum of Cambodia April 3.
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 9, 2020
News Release: PORTLAND, Maine: A Honduran national was sentenced today in federal court in Portland for being found in the United States after removal, U.S. Attorney Halsey B. Frank announced.
By Commerce Newswire | Apr 9, 2020
News Release: Uninsured Rates Rise in 81 Counties and Decrease in 70 Counties.
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 9, 2020
News Release: Georgia Resident Arrested for Selling Illegal Products Claiming to Protect Against Viruses.
By Interior Newswire | Apr 9, 2020
News Release: Van Buren, MO - Effective immediately, Ozark National Scenic Riverways is suspending all commercial services operations within the park and expanding the restriction on camping to include all gravel bar camping and camping along trails in support of federal, state, and local efforts to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
By Interior Newswire | Apr 9, 2020
News Release: In response to orders issued by Pennsylvania’s Governor Wolf and New Jersey’s Governor Murphy and advisories from the CDC and local, county, and state public health officials, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area is announcing additional modifications to operations to support federal, state, and local efforts to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
By Interior Newswire | Apr 9, 2020
News Release: FOLSOM, Calif. - The Bureau of Reclamation announced today ongoing congressionally mandated contract conversions pursuant to the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act (WIIN Act). Today’s release announces a 60-day public comment period for the Central San Joaquin Water Conservation District’s draft contract from the Eastside Division. This contract is one of over 86 repayment contract conversions requested by federal Central Valley Project contractors.
By Interior Newswire | Apr 9, 2020
News Release: MILLS, Wyo. - The Wyoming Area Office of the Bureau of Reclamation has prepared the April snowmelt runoff forecasts and operating plans for the North Platte River Basin.
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 9, 2020
News Release: Former Gwinnett Co. ADA known for expertise in gang prosecutions, drug trafficking.
