News published on Federal Newswire in April 2022

News from April 2022


Former Federal Official Sentenced To Prison For Contract Bribery Conspiracy And Tax Fraud

News Release: LAS VEGAS - A former official with the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (USBR) was sentenced today to two years and six months in prison for his role in a bribery scheme involving a federal contract and committing $1.5 million in tax fraud.


Audit Initiated of the Surface Transportation Board's Financial Statements for 2022 and 2021

Audit Initiated of the Surface Transportation Board's Financial Statements for 2022 and 2021


CISA AND PARTNERS PROMOTE CALL TO ACTION DURING NATIONAL SUPPLY CHAIN INTEGRITY MONTH

CISA AND PARTNERS PROMOTE CALL TO ACTION DURING NATIONAL SUPPLY CHAIN INTEGRITY MONTH


Review Initiated of FMCSA Survey on Mexico-Domiciled and Mexican-Owned or -Controlled Motor Carriers

Review Initiated of FMCSA Survey on Mexico-Domiciled and Mexican-Owned or -Controlled Motor Carriers



Henry County Woman Sentenced to 13 Years for Meth Conspiracy

News Release: KANSAS CITY, Mo. - A Blairstown, Missouri, woman was sentenced in federal court today for her role in a conspiracy to distribute substantial quantities of methamphetamine in the Henry County, Mo., area.


CISA OFFICIALLY DESIGNATES APRIL AS EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS MONTH

CISA OFFICIALLY DESIGNATES APRIL AS EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS MONTH


Assistant Secretary Noyes Travel to Moldova and Poland

Release: Assistant Secretary of State for Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM) Julieta Valls Noyes will travel to Chisinau, Moldova and Warsaw, Poland April 12-15.


Audit Initiated of PHMSA’s Integrated Inspection Program

Audit Initiated of PHMSA’s Integrated Inspection Program


DHS S&T to Demonstrate Emerging Technology for Critical Mission Needs

DHS S&T to Demonstrate Emerging Technology for Critical Mission Needs


News Release: Tampa, Florida - U.S. District Judge Virginia Hernandez Covington has sentenced Anthony Wayne Smith (58, Bradenton) to 18 months in federal prison for manufacturing counterfeit currency. The Court also ordered Smith to forfeit a firearm and ammunition found during a search of his house. Smith had pleaded guilty on Jan. 14, 2022.


EPA Takes Next Step in the Review of Anthraquinone

Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking the next step in the registration review process for the pesticide anthraquinone by releasing the final work plan and draft human health and ecological risk assessments.


MARAD Releases FY 2023 Budget Proposal, Essential to Strengthen Supply Chains, Keep U.S. Competitive in the Global Economy

MARAD Releases FY 2023 Budget Proposal, Essential to Strengthen Supply Chains, Keep U.S. Competitive in the Global Economy



United States Attorney Vanessa R. Waldref Highlights Fentanyl Prosecutions Relating to Operation Engage Spokane

News Release: Several Large-Scale Distributors Charged in Federal Court as Part of Ongoing Efforts to Target the Distribution of Fentanyl in Eastern Washington.


Pennsylvania Man Sentenced to 32 Years for Kidnapping and Sexual Assault

News Release: ASHLAND, Ky. - A Parkersburg, Penn., man, Nathan Thomas Welch, 53, was sentenced on Monday, to 384 months in federal prison, by U.S. District Judge David Bunning, after previously being convicted of kidnapping and sexual assault.


MARAD Announces Nearly $20 Million in Funding Available for Small Shipyard Grants

MARAD Announces Nearly $20 Million in Funding Available for Small Shipyard Grants



NTSB Determines Cause of Fire Aboard Fishing Vessel in Washington

NTSB Determines Cause of Fire Aboard Fishing Vessel in Washington


Areas of Santa Rosa Island Recognized as Underground Railroad Site

Areas of Santa Rosa Island Recognized as Underground Railroad Site