News published on Federal Newswire in December 2021

News from December 2021


Fort Wayne Man Convicted of Federal Gun and Drug Offenses

News Release: FORT WAYNE- Torrence Larry, 44, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, was convicted of federal drug and gun charges on Dec. 2, 2021, following a three-day jury trial before United States District Court Judge Holly A. Brady, announced United States Attorney Clifford D. Johnson.


Healthcare System to Pay $150,000 to Settle Controlled Substances Act Allegations

News Release: NEWARK, N.J. - A nonprofit healthcare system that owns and operates a network of healthcare entities has agreed to pay $150,000 to resolve allegations that it violated the Controlled Substances Act, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced today.


Lutcher Man Charged with Failure to Report International Travel as a Sex Offender

News Release: NEW ORLEANS - U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that WILLIE WALKER, age 56, was charged on Friday, Dec. 3, 2021, by grand jury indictment with two counts of failure to report international travel as a sex offender under the federal Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act (SORNA).


West Virginia to Receive More Than $83 Million in State Revolving Funds for Water and Wastewater Infrastructure

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) today announced West Virginia will receive $83,211,000 from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in state revolving funds (SRFs) for water and wastewater infrastructure.


Oversight Committee Passes Legislation to Bolster Federal Government Commitment to Address Climate Change

News Release: Washington, D.C. -Today, Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney, the Chairwoman of the Committee on Oversight and Reform, issued the following statement after the Committee voted favorably to approve her bill, the Federal Agency Climate Planning, Resilience, and Enhanced Preparedness (PREP) Act, as well as several other bills to improve federal government operations and reduce the number of vacancies in the D.C. courts.


The US Interior Department published a one page notice on Dec. 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page rule on Dec. 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: CINCINNATI - A federal jury has convicted Lelon Campbell, 28, of Cincinnati, with distributing and possessing with the intent to distribute fentanyl and cocaine.


Mesa Verde National Park Invites Public Comment on Proposed Spruce Tree House Arch Stabilization

News Release: MESA VERDE, CO-- The National Park Service (NPS) is in the planning phases of a proposed project to stabilize the sandstone arch at the front of the Spruce Tree House (STH) cliff dwelling alcove at Mesa Verde National Park (MVNP).


The US Agriculture Department published a three page rule on Dec. 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Dec. 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


United States and Kenya Hold Dialogue on Cyber Issues

Release: The United States and Kenya held the first U.S.-Kenya Cyber Dialogue convened under the U.S.-Kenya Bilateral Strategic Dialogue on December 1. The Department of State’s Acting Coordinator for Cyber Issues Michele Markoff led the U.S. delegation, which also included participants from the Department of...


The US Labor Department published a one page rule on Dec. 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on Dec. 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Justice Department published a one page notice on Dec. 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Large-Scale Methamphetamine Trafficker Sentenced to Federal Prison

News Release: Drug Trafficking Organization has ties to Organized Crime in Mexico.


The US Transportation Department published a four page rule on Dec. 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: CLARKSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA - Phillip W. Conley, of Jacksonville, Florida, was sentenced today to 87 months in prison for defrauding West Virginia churches, pastors, and others of nearly $5 million, United States Attorney William J. Ihlenfeld, II announced.


Hamilton County Woman Pleads Guilty to Meth Possession

News Release: Beightol, a convicted drug offender, was caught with over 50 grams of pure meth for distribution.


Kansas Men Sentenced to Prison for Bank Robberies

News Release: KANSAS CITY, KAN. - A Kansas man was sentenced to prison for his participation in a pair of armed bank robberies in which he fired several shots, including one at a customer about to enter the bank.