News published on Federal Newswire in April 2022

News from April 2022


News Release: DETROIT, MI - In observance of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, April 24-30, 2022, the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Michigan, along with the Detroit Crime Victims’ Action Team, will be recognizing crime victims and those who have dedicated their lives to serve and assist victims of crime.


Villanueva: Former Senate staffer sentenced for 'particularly heinous' child pornography case

A former GOP Senate staffer from Washington, D.C. sentenced to more than 12 years in prison in a child pornography case.


Environmental Protection Agency discusses April 2022 Denial of Petitions for Small Refinery Exemptions Under the Renewable Fuel Standard Program on April 25

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page notice on April 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Members of Brooklyn-Based "Bamalife" Gang Charged with Racketeering and Multiple Gang-Related Shootings

News Release: Charges Include Attempted Murder and Murder Conspiracy in-aid-of Racketeering Related to Six Non-Fatal Shootings, and Bank Fraud.


News Release: Defendant Lied About Kickback Arrangement with Memphis-Area Doctor.


Readout: Secretary Walsh launches series of US Department of Labor retirement security reform roundtables, welcomes new stakeholders’ views

News Release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Department of Labor Secretary Marty Walsh visited New York City today for the first in a series of roundtable discussions on how to build better retirement security for the nation's workers.


News Release: Louisville, Ky. - During a visit to Bowman Field Airport, FAA Associate Administrator of Airports Shannetta Griffin highlighted funding coming the airport’s way as part of President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law that provides a once-in-a-generation investment. The Biden-Harris Administration is investing in infrastructure that benefits Americans in overlooked communities to create good-paying jobs, generate new economic opportunities and build community wealth.


Vilsack: 'Watershed programs help communities rebuild after natural disasters'

U.S. Department of Agriculture announced a $420 billion investment for 132 infrastructure projects, including dam rehabilitation, flood prevention and watershed restoration projects, in 31 states.


The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page notice on April 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


APHIS Invites Public Comment on Draft Environmental Assessment for First Seven States Affected by Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza

Release: The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has completed a Draft Environmental Assessment (EA), “Emergency Response for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Outbreaks in Seven States" and a Draft Decision and Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for ...


Olsen: Russian citizens 'engaged in a global campaign to influence and gain access to U.S. elected officials'

A high-ranking Russian lawmaker and two staffers are charged with conspiring to have a U.S. citizen act as an unregistered agent of the Russian government.


LM Completes Milestone Goal for DRUM Program

News Release: The Defense-Related Uranium Mines (DRUM) team completed a major milestone March 28 by delivering 507 verification and validation (V&V) mine visits ahead of schedule.


How politicians on Foreign Relations Committee dealt with bills on April 25

There was activity on one bill related to the Foreign Relations Committee on April 25.


New Haven Man Pleads Guilty to Drug Distribution and Gun Possession Offenses

News Release: NEW HAVEN, Conn. -- Leonard C. Boyle, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that Joel Martinez, Jr., 23, of New Haven, pleaded guilty today in Hartford, Connecticut, federal court to narcotics distribution and firearm possession offenses.


News Release: The United States is deeply troubled and disappointed by the court’s decision to convict Osman Kavala today. His unjust conviction is inconsistent with respect for human rights, fundamental freedoms, and the rule of law. We again call on Turkey to release Osman Kavala, in keeping with European Court ...


News Release: COPPER CENTER, AK - Federal subsistence fishing in the Upper Copper River District opens on May 15. This fishing opportunity is available to qualified local rural residents and a federal permit is required. The permit is a household permit, and only one permit will be issued per household for a given...


DOI-USGS1 grant application closes on May 21

Cooperative Agreement for CESU-affiliated Partner with Great Basin Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit grant opened on April 26.


News Release: Canaveral National Seashore is planning to implement prescribed burn operations in the area of Klondike Beach. This is a twelve mile stretch of beach located between Playalinda Beach and Apollo Beach. The prescribed burn plan was developed in accordance with Canaveral National Seashore’s Fire Management Plan to support the park’s structural protection plan while allowing fire to play its natural role in the environment.



The US Energy Department published a two page notice on April 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.