News published on Federal Newswire in May 2021

Release: ALBANY, N.Y. - The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is looking to hire TSA officers at Syracuse Hancock International, Albany International and Buffalo-Niagara International Airports within the next few months.

Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve Community Involvement Plans for Mine Sites Now Available

News Release: Copper Center, AK. Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve releases Community Involvement Plans regarding cleanup activities that are being considered for the Kennecott Mines and Mill Town Site in Kennecott, AK and the Nabesna Mine Site near Slana, AK.

Private Exporters Report Sales Activity for Unknown Destinations

By USDA Newswire | May 27, 2021

Release: Washington -Private exporters reported to the U.S. Department of Agriculture export sales of 152,400 metric tons of corn for delivery to unknown destinations during the 2021/2022 marketing year.

U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $4.4 million in CARES Act Recovery Assistance to Support Broadband Expansion and Increase Shipbuilding Capacity in Wisconsin

By Commerce Newswire | May 27, 2021

News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding $4.4 million in CARES Act Recovery Assistance grants to help the state of Wisconsin prevent, prepare for, and respond to coronavirus.

Providence Community Vaccination Center to Transition Staffing

News Release: Region 1- Since the March 17 opening of the joint state-federal Downtown Providence Community Vaccination Center, more than 110,000 vaccinations have been given to Rhode Island residents. On May 29th the leadership and operations of the Dunkin Donuts Center will transition to State contracted staff. This transition of staff will ensure Rhode Island will have available resources to continue supporting their vaccination plans.

El Paso Doctor Indicted for Distributing Controlled Substances and Health Care Fraud Resulting in Five Deaths

News Release: EL PASO - Today federal authorities arrested 60-year-old Dr. Brian James August of El Paso for allegedly committing health care fraud and distributing controlled substances that resulted in the overdose deaths of five individuals.

Fort Myers Drug Trafficker Sentenced To Eleven Years In Federal Prison

News Release: Fort Myers, Florida - U.S. District Judge Sheri Polster Chappell has sentenced Edgar Vazquez (36, Fort Myers) to 11 years in federal prison for possessing with the intent to distribute more than 500 grams of cocaine. The court also ordered Vazquez to forfeit a firearm and ammunition that were involved in the offense.

Red Lake Man Arrested, Charged With Aggravated Sexual Abuse

News Release: ST. PAUL, Minn. - A Red Lake man made his initial appearance in federal court today on charges of aggravated sexual abuse occurring on the Red Lake Indian Reservation.

TSA, Boise Airport officials prepare Idahoans for very busy summer air travel season

Release: BOISE, Idaho - Officials with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and Boise Airport (BOI) on Thursday shared that current air travel projections for BOI over the next three months indicate this summer may be the busiest on record for the airport and local TSA operations.

Sloan Canyon Nawghaw Poa Road parking area hours change June 1

News Release: LAS VEGAS - The hours of operation for the Sloan Canyon parking area at the end of Nawghaw Poa Road will change to Friday through Sunday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. starting June 1. The parking area will be closed Monday through Thursday. The change in hours is a result of reduced visitation during the hot summer months.

Chairman Nadler Statement for Subcommittee Hearing on "The SHOP SAFE Act: Stemming the Rising Tide of Unsafe Counterfeit Products Online"

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Today, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) delivered the following opening statement, as prepared, during a Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet hearing on "The SHOP SAFE Act: Stemming the Rising Tide of Unsafe Counterfeit Products Online...

Zion National Park Shuttle Ticket Update

News Release: SPRINGDALE, UT - In response to updated guidance on transit systems in National Parks and COVID-19, Zion National Park is discontinuing the temporary shuttle ticket system for Zion Canyon. Tickets for the shuttle will no longer be needed starting Friday, May 28, 2021. Previously purchased tickets will be prioritized at the Zion Canyon Visitor Center shuttle queue at or following the time of day indicated on the ticket.

TSA is prepared for the expected increase in summer travel from Albany International Airport

Release: ALBANY, N.Y. - As Memorial Day Weekend approaches, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is prepared to handle an increase in the number of travelers who will be flying out of Albany International Airport.

Rockford Man Charged in Federal Court With Robbing Two Banks in Past Two Months

News Release: ROCKFORD - A superseding indictment returned Tuesday by a federal grand jury in Rockford adds an additional charge of bank robbery against DEMONTRION DESHAN PHILLIPS, 27, of Rockford.

June 2021 Notice of Flight Operations

News Release: Hawaiʻi National Park, HAWAIʻI - Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces flight operations for June 2021.

Point Reyes National Seashore Unveils Its Summer Top Ten

News Release: Just in time for Memorial Day and the busy summer season, Point Reyes National Seashore announced its Top Ten list for a successful park visit. Make no mistake, this list is not your ordinary list, it was put together by park rangers so visitors can get the inside scoop from the people who know the park best! Visit our Top 10 Tips page for Point Reyes National Seashore park ranger insider tips for a sensational Seashore visit.

Denial of Democracy in Hong Kong

By State Newswire | May 27, 2021

Release: The Chinese government continues to undermine the democratic institutions of Hong Kong, denying Hong Kong residents the rights that the People’s Republic of China (PRC) itself has guaranteed. The Hong Kong Legislative Council (LegCo) passage on May 27 of new measures that alter the composition of the LegCo and Election Commission severely constrains people in Hong Kong from meaningfully participating in their own governance and having their voices heard.

Suitland Felon Pleads Guilty to Illegal Possession of a Loaded Firearm

News Release: Greenbelt, Maryland - Avante Daquan Lee, age 28, of Suitland, Maryland, pleaded guilty yesterday to being a felon in possession of a firearm.

U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $1.4 Million to Advance the Nuclear Technology Industry in the Southeastern United States

By Commerce Newswire | May 27, 2021

News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $1.4 million grant to E4 Carolinas, Inc., Charlotte, North Carolina, to support a research and planning project designed to promote the nuclear technology industry and its economic benefits in South Carolina and throughout the Southeast. The EDA grant will be matched with $349,611 in local funds.

2021 Visitor Season Begins on the Blue Ridge Parkway