News published on Federal Newswire in April 2022

News from April 2022


District Man Sentenced to Nine Years in Prison for Armed Robbery of Northwest Washington Liquor Store

News Release: Defendant Admitted to Four Other Armed Robberies Within Three-Day Period.


National Park Service to Turn Off Gateway Arch Exterior Lights for Bird Migration (St. Louis)

News Release: ST. LOUIS-The National Park Service will not illuminate the Gateway Arch at night from May 1-14, 2022, due to the spring bird migration season.


Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Meeting with Irish Foreign Minister Coveney

Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.


The US Environmental Protection Agency published a four page proposed rule on April 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a three page rule on April 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: LAREDO, Texas - A 26-year-old Honduran man has pleaded guilty to transporting undocumented aliens resulting in a death, announced U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery.


Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Thank you very much, Chairwoman Lee. It’s great to see you. Ranking Member Rogers, Ranking Member Granger, thank you for being here today as well. It’s very good to be with you, and I’m really grateful for this opportunity to speak to you about the administration’s proposed budget for the State Department.


The US Labor Department published a two page notice on April 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: The U.S. Census Bureau today released the 2020 County Business Patterns (CBP). This annual series of statistics provides subnational economic data by industry.


Chairwoman Kaptur Statement at FY 2023 Budget Request for the Department of Energy Hearing

Release: Congressman Matt Cartwright (D-PA), Chairman of the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Subcommittee, delivered the following remarks at the Subcommittee's hearing on the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Request for the Department of Justice.


News Release: Jemez Springs, NM - The Cerro Pelado Fire continues to burn south of Valles Caldera National Preserve within the Santa Fe National Forest. In order to protect public and firefighter safety during wildland fire suppression and emergency operations on the Cerro Pelado Fire, Valles Caldera National Preserve remains closed until further notice.


Former Department of Unemployment Assistance Employee Sentenced to 42 Months in Prison for COVID-19 Fraud Scheme

News Release: Defendant committed crimes shortly after release from federal prison on unrelated charges.


Federal Jury Finds Boone County Man Guilty in Connection with Damage to Energy Facility

News Release: CHARLESTON, W.Va. - After two days of trial, a federal jury convicted a Boone County man today of attempting to damage the property of an energy facility, identified as a known mine located across Boone and Lincoln counties.



Interior Department Museum Reopens to the Public

News Release: WASHINGTON - The Department of the Interior announced today that the Interior Museum is reopening to the public on May 2. Public tours of the building's New Deal-era murals will also resume with advance reservations. The museum had been closed for two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  


DOI-FWS grant application closes on July 8

F23AS00009 - NAWCA 2023-2 US Standard Grants grant opened on April 28.


Sierra Leone National Day

News Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of Sierra Leone as you celebrate the 61st anniversary of your independence.


The US Environmental Protection Agency published a one page notice on April 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: ALBANY, NEW YORK - James King, age 33, of Schenectady, New York, was sentenced today to 78 months in prison for possessing and intending to distribute methamphetamine.


U.s. department of commerce invests $1.9 million in american rescue plan funds to establish tribal health center in cedar city, utah

Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $1.9 million grant to the Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah (PITU), Cedar City, Utah, for construction of the new Cedar City Community Health Center.