News published on Federal Newswire in April 2022

Finance Committee and the bills it addressed on April 7

By Commerce Newswire | Apr 7, 2022

There was activity on 11 bills related to the Finance Committee on April 7.

Small Business Pulse Survey Phase 8 Weekly Data Release

By Commerce Newswire | Apr 7, 2022

News Release: The U.S. Census Bureau today released new data from Phase 8 of the Small Business Pulse Survey (SBPS), which measures the effect of changing business conditions during the coronavirus pandemic and other major events such as hurricanes on our nation’s small businesses. The SBPS complements existing Census Bureau data by providing detailed, near real-time information on the challenges that small businesses face.

Aha Nature Moments: Fernald Preserve’s Answer to Educational Virtual Programming During the COVID-19 Shutdown

By Press release submission | Apr 7, 2022

If you’ve heard about the whistle pig that can forecast the start of spring, or the cow killer that’s actually a wasp, then – AHA!

Bills addressed by Homeland Security Committee on April 6

By Homeland Newswire | Apr 7, 2022

There was activity on one bill related to the Homeland Security Committee on April 6.

Information Collection; Disposal of National Forest Timber, Timber Export and Substitution Restrictions discussed on April 6 by Agriculture Department

By USDA Newswire | Apr 7, 2022

The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on April 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

DOE Begins Accepting Applications for 2023 Collegiate Wind Competition

By Press release submission | Apr 7, 2022

Competition Will Foster the Next Generation of Wind Energy Professionals

Enter Our 2022 Share the Shore & Sea Art Contest!

By Press release submission | Apr 7, 2022

K–12 students are invited to showcase how we can all share the shore & sea with whales, dolphins, seals, sea turtles, and corals through art! Winners’ work will be featured during NOAA’s Share the Shore and Sea campaign in May 2022.

US farmers expect to plant more soybeans and less corn acreage

By Press release submission | Apr 7, 2022

Producers surveyed across the United States intend to plant a record high 91.0 million acres of soybeans in 2022, up 4% from last year, according to the Prospective Plantings report released today by USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS).

Celebrating Partnerships in the Central Sierra Recovery and Restoration Project

By Press release submission | Apr 7, 2022

Tall. Majestic. Distinct. The landscape of California wouldn’t be complete without giant sequoia trees and the USDA Forest Service is focused on ensuring that those species are protected.

APHIS Publishes Environmental Assessment on Release of Psyllaephagus euphyllurae for the Biological Control of Olive Psyllid

By Press release submission | Apr 7, 2022

The proposed action is intended to reduce the severity of damage to olive crops from the invasive olive psyllid in the continental United States.

USDA to Provide Payments to Livestock Producers Impacted by Drought or Wildfire

By Press release submission | Apr 7, 2022

New Emergency Livestock Relief benefits to be delivered through two-phased approach; compensation for 2021 forage losses

Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honey Bees, and Farm-Raised Fish Program (ELAP) Programs discussed on April 6 by Agriculture Department

By USDA Newswire | Apr 7, 2022

The US Agriculture Department published a four page rule on April 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Register for the FAA Drone Symposium

By US DOT Newswire | Apr 7, 2022

News Release: There’s still time to register and make your travel plans for the annual Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Drone Symposium on April 28, 2022 in Orlando, Fla.

FMCSA Announces Call for Applications for the Truck Leasing Task Force

By Press release submission | Apr 7, 2022

Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced the opening of applications for the Truck Leasing Task Force (TLTF), in consultation with the U.S. Department of Labor.

April 6: bills handled by Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

By DOL Newswire | Apr 7, 2022

There was activity on two bills related to the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee on April 6.

President Of Local Chapter Of National Treasury Employees Union Convicted Of Wire Fraud And False Statements Charges

By Press release submission | Apr 7, 2022

A federal jury found Jonathon Ortino, former president of the National Treasury Employees Union Chapter 165 (Union), guilty of two counts of making false statements and three counts of wire fraud in connection with a scheme to defraud the Union and to hide the fraud by submitting false annual financial reports to the Department of Labor, announced U.S.

Hanford Marks 2022 Priority, Treats First Batch of Tank Waste

By Press release submission | Apr 7, 2022

The first batch of approximately 200,000 gallons of tank waste has been treated by the Hanford Site’s Tank-Side Cesium Removal (TSCR) System and is staged in a double-shell tank for immobilization in glass when the Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant begins vitrifying waste.