News published on Federal Newswire in April 2022

News from April 2022


EPA grant application closes on June 17

ENVIRONMENTAL FINANCE CENTER GRANT PROGRAM grant opened on April 18.


Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Travel to Belgium

Release: Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman will travel to Brussels, Belgium from April 19 to 22 to lead the U.S. delegation for the third High Level Meeting of the U.S.-EU Dialogue on China on April 21 and the U.S.-EU Consultations on the Indo-Pacific on April 22. On April 21, the Deputy Secretary will ...


News Release: CLARKSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA - Raymond David Bates, of Morgantown West Virginia, was sentenced today to 97 months of incarceration for a child pornography charge, United States Attorney William Ihlenfeld announced.


''Food shortage...it's gonna be real': Biden sounds alarm over food shortages amidst war in Ukraine and debate surrounding U.S. agricultural policy

The Russian invasion of Ukraine is increasing alarm regarding global food shortages given the importance of Ukrainian production and exports in providing food for the world.


News Release: BUFFALO, N.Y.-U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that a federal jury convicted Ernest Green, a/k/a Fire, 37, of Buffalo, NY, of being a felon in possession of a firearm. The charge carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.


Former Butte County Man Pleads Guilty to Theft of FEMA Benefits in Connection with Paradise Camp Fire

News Release: SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Andrew Keffer, 44, previously of Chico, pleaded guilty today to theft of government property: specifically, FEMA benefits issued in connection with the 2018 Camp Fire, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.


News Release: SANTA FE, N.M. - Following an injunction from the Western District of Louisiana, today the Bureau of Land Management New Mexico State Office issued two final Environmental Assessments and the sale notice for the June 2022 Competitive Oil and Gas Lease Sale.


News Release: Leonard C Boyle, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that EDWIN CORDERO, 21, of Stratford, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Kari A. Dooley in Bridgeport to 30 months of imprisonment, followed by three years of supervised release, for his role in an auto theft ring.


News Release: FRESNO, Calif. - Jesus Adrian Pena-Gamez, 33, a Mexican national unlawfully residing in Bakersfield, was sentenced today to five years and three months in prison for possessing with the intent to distribute fentanyl, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert and Drug Enforcement Administration Special Agent in Charge Wade R. Shannon announced.


Dennehotso Woman Sentenced to Over 7 Years for Shooting

News Release: PHOENIX, Ariz. - Jerryctana Woolboy, 31, of Dennehotso, Arizona, was sentenced last week by U.S. District Judge Michael T. Liburdi to 85 months in prison. Woolboy previously pleaded guilty to Assault Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury.


'Protect people from pollution': EPA administrator announces fiscal 2023 budget

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's portion of President Joe Biden's proposed fiscal 2023 budget will include billions for environmental programs nationwide, agency Administrator Michael S. Regan said in a recent news release.


USDA-NRCS offers new grant application process starting April 18

Conservation Reserve Program Technical Assistance Projects - Idaho grant opened on April 18.


News Release: U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Legacy Management (LM) Director Carmelo Melendez sees the Fernald Preserve Site as more than just a DOE success story.


News Release: Defendant agrees to plead guilty to underreporting approximately $1.5 million in taxable income.


“PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS“ was published in the House of Representatives section on pages H4442-H4443 on April 14


News Release: Oregon Man Sentenced for Production of Child Pornography.


Our Ocean 2022: Working Together to Protect Our Ocean’s Health

Release: Last week in Koror, Palau, participants from around the world gathered at the seventh Our Ocean Conference, co-hosted by the United States and the Republic of Palau. Catalyzing innovative solutions to protect the ocean’s health for future generations was at the top of our agenda-and I’m pleased to say we made excellent progress!.


News Release: Washington - Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the reopening of the USDA Farmers Market for its 25th market season. The annual Friday market will reopen on Friday, May 6, 2022, and run through Friday, Oct. 28, 2022. The market will be open from 9 a.m. EDT to 2 p.m. EDT on Fridays.


“HONORING MATILDA ZIZOLI” published by the Congressional Record  on April 14

“HONORING MATILDA ZIZOLI“ was published in the Extensions of Remarks section on page E382 on April 14


News Release: The U.S. Census Bureau today released new data from its 2021 Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections. The data tables provide a comprehensive look at state governments and contains statistics on their tax collections, including receipts from compulsory fees. State governments and businesses have been using these statistics to make policy and investment decisions since 1951.