News from August 2022

By Bob Pepalis | Aug 19, 2022
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration proposes more than $6.5 million in penalties against Dollar General after inspections of 78 locations nationwide revealed startling safety violations.

By Bob Pepalis | Aug 19, 2022
The 2022 Atlantic hurricane season is expected to be above average, according to the Climate Prediction Center’s annual mid-season update.

By Trina Thomas | Aug 19, 2022
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recognized the 2022 recipients of the Grade 6-12 President’s Environmental Youth Award for their contributions toward Operation Leadership Hawaii.

By Tamara Browning | Aug 19, 2022
Four Guatemalan nationals arrested for alleged involvement in a transnational human smuggling organization that resulted in a woman’s death have been indicted.
By Press release submission | Aug 19, 2022
U.S. Attorney Announces Sentences in Two Firearms Cases
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 19, 2022
News Release: The Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission yesterday submitted to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) a joint comment urging it not to restore a right of first refusal that would enable incumbent electricity transmission owners to block competitors from bidding to design, construct, and own certain new interstate transmission facilities.
By Press release submission | Aug 19, 2022
Statement from U.S. Attorney Rachael S. Rollins Regarding Alleged Threats Made to Boston Children's Hospital

By State Newswire | Aug 19, 2022
The US State Department published a one page notice on Aug. 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

By EPA Newswire | Aug 19, 2022
The US Environmental Protection Agency published a one page proposed rule on Aug. 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By Press release submission | Aug 19, 2022
Former Merced Resident Sentenced to 60 Years in Prison for Sexual Exploitation of Minors

By Commerce Newswire | Aug 19, 2022
News Release: The U.S. Census Bureau is scheduled to release Aug. 25 the final round of 2010 Census demonstration data and performance metrics for the Disclosure Avoidance System (DAS) that will be used for the 2020 Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics File (DHC). A webinar will be held Aug. 31 to discuss the new demonstration data and respond to questions.
By Press release submission | Aug 19, 2022
Jury convicts Washington man of trafficking meth, fentanyl in Great Falls and Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation
By Press release submission | Aug 19, 2022
Texan gets max for smuggling people behind produce
By Press release submission | Aug 19, 2022
Human smuggler imprisoned for lying about load of watermelons

By DOL Newswire | Aug 19, 2022
News Release: WASHINGTON - To support the Biden-Harris administration’s progress in advancing environmental justice, the U.S. Department of Labor has added programs to the Justice40 initiative. The Justice40 initiative aims to deliver 40 percent of the overall benefits of climate, clean energy, training and workforce development, and other federal investments to disadvantaged communities.
By Press release submission | Aug 19, 2022
St. Louis man admits armed robbery of Jennings auto parts store
By Press release submission | Aug 19, 2022
Money Mule Involved In A Business Email Compromise Scheme Is Sentenced To 13 Years In Prison
By Press release submission | Aug 19, 2022
Former CEO Of Email Security Company Pleads Guilty To $50 Million Scheme To Defraud Investors And Lenders
By Commerce Newswire | Aug 19, 2022
News Release: WASHINGTON-House Committee on Oversight and Reform Ranking Member James Comer (R-Ky.), Republican Whip and Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis Ranking Member Steve Scalise (R-La.), and House Committee on the Judiciary Ranking Member Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) today wrote to District of Columbia Mayor...
By Press release submission | Aug 19, 2022
Waxhaw Man Sentenced To 27 Years For Production Of Child Pornography