News published on Federal Newswire in August 2022

News from August 2022



U.S. Economic Development Administration Announces Grantees Under 2022 University Center Competition

News Release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo today announced the grantees of the U.S. Economic Development Administration’s (EDA) 2022 University Center Economic Development Program Competition. EDA is providing a total of $3.1 million in grants to 26 colleges and universities in 16 states to administer programs to leverage their assets, promote innovation and strengthen regional economies.


Popular sites in Death Valley publicly reopen on August 20

News Release: DEATH VALLEY, Calif. - Death Valley National Park's most popular sites will reopen to the public on Saturday, Aug. 20 - just two weeks after a historic flood unleashed massive, record-setting rainfall and caused millions of dollars in damage to roads and facilities. Several park roads remain closed so visitors should plan ahead and not rely on GPS.


First Cities Summit of the Americas to Be Held April 26-28, 2023 in Denver

News Release: On Wednesday, Aug. 17, Colorado Governor Jared Polis, Denver Mayor Michael B. Hancock, and U.S. National Summit Coordinator Kevin O’Reilly announced that the first Cities Summit of the Americas will take place April 26-28, 2023, in Denver. The announcement came at a breakfast meeting of the Colorado Latin American and Caribbean Consuls hosted by Governor Polis.


U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $2.4 Million in American Rescue Plan Funds to Boost Business Innovation and Investment in Texas

News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is investing $2.4 million in the state of Texas to develop critical infrastructure and other resources needed to support business innovation and investment in the state. These grants are funded by the American Rescue Plan.


U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $1.2 Million in American Rescue Plan Funds to Boost Tourism and the Performing Arts in Dixon, Illinois

News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $1.2 million grant to the Historic Dixon Theatre Group, Dixon, Illinois, to boost tourism by renovating the 100-year-old Historic Dixon Theatre. This grant is funded by the American Rescue Plan.


Surface Transportation Board set to publish a new notice on Aug. 19

There is one release scheduled to be published on Aug. 19.


Defendant in ‘Grandparent Scam’ Network Sentenced for RICO Conspiracy Targeting Elderly Americans

News Release: A California man was sentenced today to 46 months in prison for his participation in a large-scale “grandparent scam."


DHS Announces Funding Allocations for FY 2022 Preparedness Grants

News Release: WASHINGTON- Today, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas announced final allocations for $550 million for seven Fiscal Year 2022 competitive preparedness grant programs. These allocations, together with the almost $1.5 billion in non-competitive grant funding announced earlier this year, total more than $2 billion in FY 2022 to help prepare our nation against man-made threats and natural disasters.


Safety Zone; Cumberland River, Nashville, TN discussed on Aug. 18 by Homeland Security Department

The US Homeland Security Department published a three page rule on Aug. 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $2.5 Million in American Rescue Plan Funds for Wastewater System Improvements to Support Business and Job Growth in Stilwell, Oklahoma

News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $2.5 million grant to the city of Stilwell, Oklahoma, for wastewater system improvements needed to support economic development. This grant is funded by the American Rescue Plan.


E&C Leaders Demand Answers from Cryptomining Companies on their Environmental and Energy Impacts

News Release: Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ), Energy Subcommittee Chairman Bobby Rush (D-IL), Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee Chair Diana DeGette (D-CO), and Environment and Climate Change Subcommittee Chairman Paul Tonko (D-NY) wrote to four cryptomining companies today...


“REMEMBERING THE LIFE OF MR. JAMES PAUL MASON” published by the Congressional Record  on Aug. 12

The Congressional Record published “REMEMBERING THE LIFE OF MR. JAMES PAUL MASON” in the Extensions of Remarks section on Aug. 12.


Agriculture Department discusses Emergency Livestock Relief Program (ELRP) and Emergency Relief Program (ERP) Clarification on Aug. 18

The US Agriculture Department published a three page notice on Aug. 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


“Senate Committee Meetings” published by the Congressional Record  on Dec. 16, 2021

The Daily Digest section of the Congressional Record published “Senate Committee Meetings” on Dec. 16, 2021.


Former Indiana State Senator and an Indianapolis Casino Executive Sentenced to Federal Prison for Criminal Election Finance Schemes


Yellowstone to host multiple Tribal activities Aug. 17-28 to commemorate 150 Years of Yellowstone and Founders Day

News Release: MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY - Between Aug. 17-28, Yellowstone National Park will host multiple Tribal activities in the park to commemorate 150 Years of Yellowstone and Founders Day, the anniversary of the creation of the National Park Service on Aug. 25, 1916.



Energy Department discusses 2025 Resource Pool-Loveland Area Projects, Final Power Allocation on Aug. 18

The US Energy Department published a two page notice on Aug. 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.