News published on Federal Newswire in April 2022

News from April 2022


US Department of Labor finds Hearthside Food Solutions
violates federal safety procedures for 20th time in 5 years

US Department of Labor finds Hearthside Food Solutions violates federal safety procedures for 20th time in 5 years


US Department of Labor calls on Amazon to improve severe weather
emergency procedures following warehouse collapse

US Department of Labor calls on Amazon to improve severe weather emergency procedures following warehouse collapse


EPA Awards Grants to Virginia Indian Tribes for Sustainable Materials Management

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced today that the Upper Mattaponi Indian Tribe, of King William, Virginia, and the Chickahominy Indian Tribe and the Chickahominy Indian Tribe Eastern Division, both of Providence Forge, Virginia, have each been awarded grants to support diversion of food and other organic waste to composting programs instead of landfills.


EPA Region 7 and Lincoln University Renew Environmental Partnership and Collaboration Through 2027

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 7 and Lincoln University (LU) in Jefferson City, Missouri, have renewed their partnership to provide scientific collaboration, outreach, and career opportunities for students.


EPA Celebrates 25th Anniversary of Recycle City Educational Initiative

As part of EPA's celebration of Earth Day this week, the agency is marking the 25th anniversary of its Recycle City online educational resource.


DOE, PNNL Break Ground on Grid Storage Launchpad

The U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Electricity and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory broke ground on a $75 million facility that will boost clean energy adoption and make the nation’s power grid more resilient, secure, and flexible.


Innovative Clean Energy Loan Guarantees Gathering Momentum, New Conditional Commitment Offered for Hydrogen Production and Storage Project

With nearly 80 active applications across a variety of technology sectors submitted since March 2021, the Department’s Loan Programs Office (LPO) has been picking up steam.


Father, daughter tax preparers admit income tax filing fraud

News Release: AUGUSTA, GA: An Augusta man and his daughter await sentencing after admitting they filed fraudulently inflated tax returns on behalf of clients.


Chenango County Man Pleads Guilty to Drug and Firearm Offenses

News Release: SYRACUSE, NEW YORK - Jonas Whaley, 36, of Chenango County, New York, pleaded guilty today to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug-trafficking crime.


Federal Jury Convicts St. Paul Felon for Illegal Possession of a Firearm

News Release: ST. PAUL, Minn. - A federal jury convicted a St. Paul man of illegal possession of a firearm as a felon, announced U.S. Attorney Andrew M. Luger.


Hammond Man Sentenced to 33 Months in Prison

News Release: For Firearm Offense. HAMMOND- Edward Timothy Rzasa, 49 years old, of Hammond, Indiana, was sentenced by United States District Court Judge James Moody on his plea of guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm, announced United States Attorney Clifford D. Johnson. Rzasa was sentenced to 33 months...


Man Sentenced for Methamphetamine Distribution in Magic Valley

News Release: BOISE - A Jerome man was sentenced to federal prison for distribution and possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.


North Georgia Man Pleads Guilty to Supplying Methamphetamine to Middle Georgia Community

News Release: MACON, Ga. - A Covington, Georgia, resident admitted in federal court to supplying a large quantity of methamphetamine to a drug dealer in the Monroe County, Georgia, community.


DOI-USGS1 offers new grant application process starting April 25

Cooperative Agreement for CESU-affiliated Partner with Pacific Northwest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit grant opened on April 25.


News Release: BOSTON - A former eBay, Inc. executive pleaded guilty today in connection with his role in a cyberstalking campaign targeting the editor and publisher of a newsletter that eBay executives viewed as critical of the company.


Wheatfield Man Sentenced to 21 Months in Prison

News Release: For Firearm Offense. HAMMOND- Kevin Chevrette, 40 years old, of Wheatfield, Indiana, was sentenced by United States District Court Judge James Moody on his plea of guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm, announced United States Attorney Clifford D. Johnson. Chevrette was sentenced to 21...


News Release: Today, Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo met with the United States Travel and Tourism Advisory Board (Board) to provide an overview of the new National Travel and Tourism Strategy (Strategy), expected to be released in early June. She thanked the Board for its work in this area – in particular, ...


Turkey’s Conviction of Osman Kavala

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 ...


Columbia Falls man suspected in armed robbery of pharmacy appears in court

News Release: MISSOULA - A Columbia Falls man suspected of robbing a Columbia Falls pharmacy of drugs at gunpoint appeared in court today for an initial appearance on a criminal complaint, U.S. Attorney Leif M. Johnson said.


News Release: MISSOULA - A Missoula man who admitted to illegally possessing firearms after law enforcement recovered a high-capacity AR-15 rifle and ammunition from his vehicle and nine other firearms and a pipe bomb from his residence was sentenced today to 46 months in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, U.S. Attorney Leif M. Johnson said.