News published on Federal Newswire in April 2022

News from April 2022


U.S. Department of Transportation Announces up to $1.76 Billion Loan for the Purple Line Light Rail Transit Project in Maryland

U.S. Department of Transportation Announces up to $1.76 Billion Loan for the Purple Line Light Rail Transit Project in Maryland


Courts orders Lancaster healthcare agency to pay more than $1.15M in back wages, damages after US Department of Labor investigation

Courts orders Lancaster healthcare agency to pay more than $1.15M in back wages, damages after US Department of Labor investigation


New Web-Based Dashboard Enhances Access to Critical Safety Data

New Web-Based Dashboard Enhances Access to Critical Safety Data



U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $911,900 in CARES Act Recovery Assistance to Expand Workforce Training in the Manufacturing, Transportation and Healthcare Sectors in Central Illinois

Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $911,900 CARES Act Recovery Assistance grant to Illinois Central College, East Peoria, Illinois, to expand its workforce training facilities.


Ocean County landscaping company ordered to pay $220K in back wages, civil penalties after federal investigation, administrative law judge decision, order

Ocean County landscaping company ordered to pay $220K in back wages, civil penalties after federal investigation, administrative law judge decision, order


US Department of Labor announces leadership, new members to advisory council on employee welfare, pension benefit plans for 2022

US Department of Labor announces leadership, new members to advisory council on employee welfare, pension benefit plans for 2022


US Department of Labor places El Paso metal fabricator in
Severe Violator Program after 10th incident in 5 years

US Department of Labor places El Paso metal fabricator in Severe Violator Program after 10th incident in 5 years


US Department of Labor cites Clearwater construction contractor
after fatal incident on the Pinellas Gateway Express project

US Department of Labor cites Clearwater construction contractor after fatal incident on the Pinellas Gateway Express project


Application Process Opens to Modernize Small Town, Regional Air Traffic Towers Using Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funds

Application Process Opens to Modernize Small Town, Regional Air Traffic Towers Using Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funds


FAA Awards $4.4 Million in Drone Research Grants to Seven Universities

FAA Awards $4.4 Million in Drone Research Grants to Seven Universities


US Department of Labor, Puget Sound Shipbuilders Association
renew alliance to promote worker safety

US Department of Labor, Puget Sound Shipbuilders Association renew alliance to promote worker safety


US Department of Labor, AGC of South Dakota sign alliance
to educate workers, employers on construction’s deadly hazards

US Department of Labor, AGC of South Dakota sign alliance to educate workers, employers on construction’s deadly hazards


EPA Proposes Attainment Status Updates for Areas in Connecticut Required to Meet Health Protection Standards for Smog

Map of the proposed Severe Classification Area for the 2008 Ozone StandardBOSTON (April 12, 2022) – Following the Clean Air Act requirements, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing determinations for whether certain areas of Connecticut have met the 2008 and 2015 National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for ground-level ozone, commonly referred to as smog.


LPO Offers First Conditional Commitment for Critical Materials Project for Syrah Vidalia to Support Domestic EV Supply Chain

There will be many exciting milestones as the United States transitions to electric vehicles (EVs), and today marks the latest one.


Administrator Samantha Power’s Call with Bulgarian Prime Minister Kiril Petkov

On April 15, Administrator Samantha Power spoke with the Prime Minister of Bulgaria, Kiril Petkov to discuss the government of Bulgaria’s anti-corruption agenda.


USAID Announces $18 Million Contribution to Education Cannot Wait

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) will contribute an additional $18 million to Education Cannot Wait (ECW), the major global fund for education in emergencies. USAID announced the additional funding during ECW’s scoping visit to Moldova to support the response to the crisis in Ukraine.


$800 Million in Additional U.S. Security Assistance for Ukraine

Against tremendous odds, with extraordinary courage, and in the face of Russia’s relentless brutality against civilians, Ukraine’s forces are regaining ground, as Russian forces retreat from Kyiv and the surrounding region. Still, Russia’s premeditated, unprovoked, unjustified, and brutal war against Ukraine is far from over. Russia is repositioning its forces for renewed attacks in eastern and southern Ukraine.


The Biden-Harris Administration’s Engagement with International Partners on Responsible State Behavior in Cyberspace

Good afternoon, and welcome to today’s New York Foreign Press Center briefing on Biden-Harris administration’s engagement with international partners on responsible state behavior in cyberspace. My name is Mahvash Siddiqui, and I’m today’s moderator. Just a reminder, this briefing is on the record.


Maloney and Clyburn Launch Investigation into Use of ID.me Facial Recognition Technology in Public Services

Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney, Chairwoman of the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and Rep. James E. Clyburn, Chairman of the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis, sent a letter to ID.me CEO Blake Hall, requesting documents and information related to the company’s contracts with federal, state, and local governments for use of its facial recognition technology.