News published on Federal Newswire in March 2020

News from March 2020


CISA Releases Guidance on Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers During COVID-19

News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) released guidance to help state and local jurisdictions and the private sector identify and manage their essential workforce while responding to COVID-19.


News Release: Portland, Maine: Nearly $60 million in Department of Justice grants is available to help communities address public safety by supporting successful reentry of adult and juvenile offenders into their communities, U.S. Attorney Halsey B. Frank announced today.


U.S. Attorney: Nearly $60 Million Available To Support Prisoner Reentry

News Release: KANSAS CITY, KAN. - U.S. Attorney Stephen McAllister announced today that nearly $60 million in Department of Justice grants is available to help communities address public safety by supporting successful reentry of adult and juvenile offenders into their communities.


Reclamation shifts two public meetings for Truckee Canal Extraordinary Maintenance Project to web-based virtual meeting room from March 25 to April 20

News Release: CARSON CITY, Nev. - The Bureau of Reclamation shifted two public meetings scheduled for March 24 and 25 in Fernley and Fallon, respectively, to a web-based virtual meeting room from March 25 to April 20.


News Release: Tampa, Florida - Florida’s three United States Attorneys today joined with Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody to warn scam artists that they will vigorously pursue anyone trying to capitalize on the coronavirus pandemic by cheating Florida consumers, especially the state’s vulnerable elders. The federal law enforcement team is now actively collaborating and cooperating with the state’s top prosecutor team in a concerted effort to stop the scams relating to coronavirus.


Alaska U.S. Attorney Announces More Than $65 Million Available to Fight Human Trafficking and Help Trafficking Victims

News Release: ANCHORAGE, Alaska - U.S. Attorney Bryan Schroder for the District of Alaska announced that more than $65 million in Department of Justice grants is available to help communities combat human trafficking and serve adults and children who are victimized in trafficking operations.


News Release: Grants, NM - The National Park Service (NPS) at El Morro and El Malpais National Monuments.


Eastern District Of Louisiana U.S. Attorney Announces More Than $83 Million Available To Support School Safety

News Release: NEW ORLEANS - U.S. Attorney Peter G. Strasser of the Eastern District of Louisiana today announced that more than $83 million in Department of Justice grants is available to help communities improve school security and protect students, teachers and faculty from threats of violence.


Akron man charged with possession of 16 kilograms of cocaine

News Release: A federal grand jury in Cleveland, Ohio returned a one-count indictment today charging Warren D. Morrow, age 49, of Akron, Ohio with attempted possession with intent to distribute 16 kilograms, approximately 35 pounds, of cocaine.


Chairman Neal Statement on Senate GOP Coronavirus Bill

News Release: SPRINGFIELD, MA - Ways and Means Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement after Leader McConnell released Senate Republicans’ latest coronavirus legislation...


News Release: As the United States Attorney’s Office continues its public safety mission, U.S. Attorney Trent Shores cautions the public to be aware of fraud schemes seeking to exploit the evolving COVID-19 public health crisis.


Statement of U.S. Attorney William M. McSwain in Response to District Attorney Larry Krasner’s Excuses about the Murder of Sergeant James O’Connor

News Release: Krasner Fails to Offer Any Explanation for Ignoring the Many Serious Parole Violations by Hassan Elliott.


With Widespread Disruptions during Coronavirus Pandemic, Peters Introduces Bill to Ensure Americans are Still Able to Vote by Mail

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, helped introduce legislation to ensure Americans are still able to vote by mail during the public health crisis caused by the Coronavirus pandemic. The Natural Disaster...


News Release: John H. Durham, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, today announced a federal grand jury in New Haven returned an indictment yesterday charging BRIAN VELEZ, also known as “Whites," 31, of West Hartford, formerly of Hartford, with distributing fentanyl while released on bond in a federal case.


News Release: Dear Mr. President: I write to urge you to consider authorizing the National Guard to support state COVID-19 response efforts under Title 32. States across the country are working quickly to contain the spread of the virus, and the federal government must do its part to empower response on the ground...


News Release: ANCHORAGE - The Bureau of Land Management will publish a Federal Register notice of public inspection March 20 announcing the availability of a supplement to the draft environmental impact statement (DEIS) for ConocoPhillips Alaska, Inc.’s (CPAI) proposed Willow Master Development Plan based on changes made by the company in response to multiple stakeholder concerns and public comments on last year’s DEIS.


News Release: Patchogue, NY - Fire Island National Seashore donated over 8,000 pounds of venison to Island Harvest, a local food bank in Hauppauge, New York. Island Harvest is the largest hunger relief organization on Long Island, delivering food to a network of 570 food pantries, soup kitchens, and non-profits across Long Island.


Statement from U.S. Attorney Thomas L. Kirsch II

News Release: HAMMOND- “We are in the midst of a national emergency. The good citizens of Indiana are concerned. They are concerned about their health, their families and friends, their children’s schools, their jobs, and the economy, among other things. One thing that should not be a concern for our citizens is being...


News Release: Great Basin National Park is Modifying Operations to Implement Latest Health Guidance.


Nevada U.S. Attorney Announces More Than $65 Million Available To Fight Human Trafficking And Help Trafficking Victims

News Release: LAS VEGAS, Nev. - U.S. Attorney Nicholas A. Trutanich for the District of Nevada today announced that more than $65 million in Department of Justice grants is available to help communities combat human trafficking and serve victims of trafficking operations.