News published on Federal Newswire in December 2021

News from December 2021


News Release: ORLANDO, Fla. - FEMA has approved a grant of $1,389,840 for Osceola County to upgrade the traffic signals at 14 locations and provide protection from winds up to 150 mph during future storms.


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


News Release: BENTON, Ill. - Aaron E. Inboden, 50, of Lawrenceville, Illinois, was charged in a.


The US Federal Reserve System published a one page notice on Dec. 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a one page rule on Dec. 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a four page proposed rule on Dec. 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Federal Grand Jury Indicts Man for Weapons Violations

News Release: NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced on Friday, Dec. 10, 2021, that PERCY SMITH, age 43, resident of New Orleans, LA, was charged in a two-count indictment for his alleged participation in a weapons violation on June 19, 2021 and on June 30, 2021.


The US Interior Department published a five page rule on Dec. 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Federal Railroad Administration Deputy Administrator Amit Bose Visits the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, Notes Supply Chain Progress

Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Deputy Administrator Amit Bose visited the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach on December 8, 2021, to discuss recent progress in tackling supply chain issues through collaborative efforts among the Ports, FRA, and rail carriers.


History of violations: Dollar General continues to put workers at risk; company faces $321K in penalties after recent Alabama inspection

As the nation’s largest discount retailer, Dollar General stores are widely known by shoppers in 46 states for their low-price merchandise. At the U.S. Department of Labor, the company is recognized for its long history of violations and repeated failures to protect its workers from on-the-job hazards.


Chicago Woman Sentenced For Making False Statements in Firearm Purchase

Taniya Williams, 22, of Chicago, Illinois, was sentenced by United States District Court Chief Judge Jon DeGuilio after pleading guilty to the felony offense of making false statements in connection with the acquisition of a firearm, announced United States Attorney Clifford D.


EPA Opens $20 Million Grant Competition for Community Air Pollution Monitoring

Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of $20 million in competitive grants through the American Rescue Plan (ARP) to enhance ambient air quality monitoring in communities across the United States, especially in underserved and overburdened communities that often lack access to adequate air quality information.


DOE Announces $54 Million to Small Businesses for Climate, Energy and Scientific R&D

In support of the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to build the American economy back better, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced a plan to provide $54 million for small businesses pursuing climate and energy research and development (R&D) projects as well the development of advanced scientific instrumentation through a funding opportunity announcement (FOA).


Census Bureau Hosts Virtual Data Summit to Celebrate Open Innovation for All

The Opportunity Project (TOP) Summit: Open Innovation for All is beginning today.


Black Beans Help Fix Insulin Resistance and Gut Bacteria Balance

Adding cooked black beans to a high-fat diet improved sensitivity to insulin and other measures often related to diabetes and restored gut bacteria balance in obese mice, according to a USDA Agricultural Research Service study.


Christmas Bird Count to be Held December 23

Great Sand Dunes invites birders and nature enthusiasts in the San Luis Valley to participate in the annual Audubon Society Christmas Bird Count (CBC) to be held at various locations within Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve on Thursday, December 23 at 8a.m.


‘Rural America is on the front lines of climate change': USDA targets rural areas for climate change improvements

The USDA invests $633 million in climate-smart and resilient infrastructure for people in rural communities. 


Release: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will travel to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, December 14-15 where he will meet with Prime Minister Dato’ Sri Ismail Sabri bin Yaakob and Foreign Minister Saifuddin Abdullah to discuss peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific as well as our strong bilateral relationship rooted...


St. Paul Felon Sentenced to 60 Months in Prison for Illegally Possessing a Firearm

News Release: MINNEAPOLIS - A St. Paul man was sentenced to 60 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release for illegally possessing a firearm as a felon, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Charles J. Kovats.


News Release: SHREVEPORT, La. - United States Attorney Brandon B. Brown announced that a Shreveport man was sentenced today by United States District Judge Elizabeth E. Foote for his involvement in a drug trafficking conspiracy.