News published on Federal Newswire in April 2020

News from April 2020


The US Labor Department published a two page notice on April 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a one page notice on April 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a one page notice on April 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Air Travel Consumer Report: February 2020 Numbers

News Release: WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation today released its April 2020 Air Travel Consumer Report (ATCR) on reporting marketing and operating air carrier data compiled for the month of February 2020. The full consumer report and other aviation consumer matters of interest to the public can be found at http://www.transportation.gov/airconsumer.


News Release: Baltimore, Maryland - A federal criminal information has been filed today charging former Baltimore Police Officer Victor Rivera, age 48, of Nottingham, Maryland, with making false statements to a federal law enforcement officer in connection with a scheme to sell three kilograms of cocaine seized during a Baltimore Police Department investigation.


News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $3 million grant to the town of Damariscotta, Maine, to make flood protection and infrastructure improvements to the downtown waterfront area. The EDA grant, to be matched with more than $1 million in local investment, is expected to retain 340 jobs.


News Release: Spokane/Seattle - William D. Hyslop, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington, and Brian T. Moran, United States Attorney for the Western District of Washington, announced today that the state of Washington received almost $11 million in Department of Justice grants to respond to the public safety challenges posed by the outbreak of COVID-19.


News Release: FBI Media Update: FBI Albuquerque Holds Successful Live Twitter Chat on Recruiting.


News Release: Point Reyes National Seashore, CA (April 15, 2020)-Next week, contractors will initiate work on a major road improvement project in Point Reyes National Seashore. This two-year, $49.1 million project is a joint effort between the Federal Highways Administration (FHWA), County of Marin, and National Park...


Former Baltimore Police Officer Facing Federal Charges for Allegedly Lying to Federal Law Enforcement Officer Regarding the Illegal Sale of Drugs Seized During a BPD Investigation

News Release: Baltimore, Maryland - A federal criminal information has been filed today charging former Baltimore Police Officer Victor Rivera, age 48, of Nottingham, Maryland, with making false statements to a federal law enforcement officer in connection with a scheme to sell three kilograms of cocaine seized during a Baltimore Police Department investigation.


News Release: Vicksburg, MS: Vicksburg National Military Park is reminding visitors to recreate safely and responsibly while on the grounds to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Park staff expressed concerns that visitors are not adhering to restrictions from local, state, and national health officials.


Jamestown man indicted on drug conspiracy charge

News Release: BUFFALO, N.Y. -U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. and U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration Special Agent in Charge Ray Donovan announced today that a federal grand jury has returned an indictment charging Rocco A. Beardsley, 34, of Jamestown, NY, with narcotics conspiracy. The charge carries a mandatory minimum penalty of 10 years in prison, a maximum of life, and a $10,000,000 fine.


The United States Issues an Advisory on North Korean Cyber Threats

News Release: WASHINGTON - On April 15, the U.S. Departments of State, Homeland Security, and Treasury, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation issued an advisory to raise the awareness of the cyber threat posed by North Korea. The advisory highlights North Korea’s malicious cyber activities around the world, identifies U.S. government resources that provide technical and threat information, and includes recommended measures to counter the cyber threat.


Senate Democratic Leaders Offer Roadmap to Dramatically Expand Testing Capacity Nationwide

News Release: (Washington, D.C.) - Today, Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Senate Democratic Leader; Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL), Senate Democratic Whip; Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Ranking Member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee and Assistant Democratic Leader; and Senator Debbie...


News Release: SACRAMENTO, Calif. - On Monday, U.S. District Judge John A. Mendez ordered the final forfeiture of $3.9 million in private jet shares bringing the total court-ordered forfeiture this year to more than $54 million related to the DC Solar Ponzi scheme, U.S. Attorney McGregor W. Scott announced.


Sleeping Bear Dunes to Host Virtual Junior Ranger Day

News Release: Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore (National Lakeshore) is hosting a virtual party for National Junior Ranger Day on Saturday, April 18th.


News Release: HOUSTON - William Marsh Rice University has paid the United States more than $3.7 million to resolve claims it engaged in a pattern and practice of improperly charging National Science Foundation (NSF) research and development awards, announced U.S. Attorney Ryan K. Patrick.


News Release: PORTLAND-Today, U.S. Attorney Billy J. Williams and FBI Special Agent in Charge Renn Cannon denounced discrimination and acts of hate targeting Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders, Native Americans, and other racial and ethnic minorities and called on Oregonians to take steps to counter xenophobia throughout the state.


Yellowstone River Bridge to be replaced

News Release: MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY - On April 13, 2020, the National Park Service Regional Director for Regions 6, 7, 8, Mike Reynolds, signed a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for an environmental assessment (EA) to replace the Yellowstone River Bridge in Yellowstone National Park. The bridge is located on the Northeast Entrance Road near Tower Junction.


News Release: ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Isaiah Matthew Chavez, 29, of Albuquerque, New Mexico has been charged in a criminal complaint with possession of a firearm and ammunition by a person under indictment. Chavez will make his initial appearance in federal court on April 16.