News published on Federal Newswire in April 2022

News from April 2022


USDOJ-OJP-OVC offers new grant application process starting April 29

OVC FY 2022 Services for Victims of Human Trafficking grant opened on April 29.


Public Invited to Appeal or Comment on Flood Maps in Johnson County, Texas

Public Invited to Appeal or Comment on Flood Maps in Johnson County, Texas


Agriculture Department discusses Information Collection; Federal and Non-Federal Financial Assistant Instruments on April 28

The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on April 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page notice on April 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Department of Justice Recognizes Georgia Victim Advocate with National Crime Victim Service Award

News Release: WASHINGTON - The Office for Victims of Crime, a component of the Justice Department’s Office of Justice Programs, presented Brenda J. Muhammad, Atlanta, Georgia, with the National Crime Victim Service Award.


DOI-BLM grant application closes on June 1

Bureau of Land Management New Mexico Environmental Quality and Protection grant opened on April 29.


How politicians on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee dealt with bills on April 28

There was activity on two bills related to the Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee on April 28.


Prairieville Man Sentenced to 60 Months in Federal Prison for Distribution of Heroin

News Release: United States Attorney Ronald C. Gathe, Jr. announced that U.S. Chief Judge Shelly D. Dick sentenced Robert Brown, age 28, of Prairieville, Louisiana, to 60 months in federal prison following his conviction of distribution of heroin. The Court further sentenced Brown to three years of supervised release following his term of imprisonment.


Education and Labor Committee and the bills it addressed on April 28

There was activity on four bills related to the Education and Labor Committee on April 28.


News Release: FILLMORE, Utah - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking public input on the proposed Cross-Tie 500-kV Transmission Project, in keeping with the Biden-Harris Administration’s priority of environmentally responsible siting of infrastructure to support a fully carbon-free electricity sector by 2035.


News Release: Rocky Mountain National Park will be operating the Hiker Shuttle from May 27 through Oct. 10, from the Estes Park Visitor Center to the Park & Ride Transit Hub located on Bear Lake Road. There are no other stops in the park. At the Park & Ride, riders will transfer to the Bear Lake or Moraine Park shuttles to get to their trailhead destinations.


USDOJ-OJP-OVC offers new grant application process starting April 29

OVC FY 2022 Improving Outcomes for Child and Youth Victims of Human Trafficking grant opened on April 29.



Bulk Manufacturer of Controlled Substances Application: Research Triangle Institute discussed on April 28 by Justice Department

The US Justice Department published a one page notice on April 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on April 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: Victim, Clinging to Life, Managed to Identify Assailant - His Own Cousin.


The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on April 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: NEW ORLEANS, LA - FLOYD ROBERTSON, age 26, of Grand Isle, Louisiana, was charged April 29, 2022, in a 4-count indictment by a federal grand jury with distribution of fifty (50) grams or more of methamphetamine and distribution of heroin and fentanyl, in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Sections 841(a)(1), 841(b)(1)(A), and 841(b)(1)(C), announced U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans.


Two Las Cruces men face federal firearms charges

News Release: ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Ruben Martha, 40, of Las Cruces, New Mexico, appeared in federal court today facing a charge of being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition. Pablo Vargas, 50, of Las Cruces made an initial appearance on April 28 facing the same charge. Vargas and Martha will remain in custody pending arraignment and detention hearings.


The US Energy Department published a two page notice on April 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.