News published on Federal Newswire in December 2022

News from December 2022


Justice Department Secures Agreement with Massachusetts Department of Correction Investigation Involving Individuals in Mental Health Crisis

News Release: The Justice Department announced today that it has entered into a settlement agreement with the Massachusetts Department of Correction (MDOC) to resolve the department’s investigation into MDOC’s treatment of incarcerated individuals in mental health crisis.


Notice published on Dec. 20 by Labor Department

The US Labor Department published a one page notice on Dec. 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Tewahangarahken – Han Yerry Doxtader

News Release: Quick Facts. Significance: Hanyerry Doxatader was a Native American Warrior and ally of the new United States during the American Revolution. He fought at Oriskany and Saratoga, and dined with George Washington at Valley Forge. His leadership helped secure the Oneidas as America's "First Allies" in the...


Secretary Blinken’s Call with Pakistani Foreign Minister Bhutto Zardari

News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Pakistani Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari. The Secretary expressed his continued support for the people of Pakistan as they recover from the recent devastating floods. Secretary Blinken ...


BLM hosts meetings for public input on potential changes  to solar energy program

News Release: WASHINGTON - As part of its ongoing effort to support responsible development of renewable energy on public lands, the Bureau of Land Management is holding a series of public scoping meetings to solicit feedback on the recently announced programmatic environmental impact statement for the BLM’s utility-scale...


Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders discussed on Dec. 20 by Transportation Department

The US Transportation Department published a four page notice on Dec. 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.



Spring Announcements!

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Interior Department discusses Endangered Wildlife; Recovery Permit Applications on Dec. 20

The US Interior Department published a four page notice on Dec. 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Notice of Decision on Applicationfor Duty-Free Entry of Scientific Instruments; University of Florida, et al. discussed on Dec. 20 by Commerce Department

The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on Dec. 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Wildflower Winners

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Buttigieg: ‘Every day, millions of people rely on our public transit system’

Older public transit stations across the country will be getting facelifts as the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration is issuing grants to help municipalities in nine states improve access.


Raimondo: U.S. businesses should take note of 'new opportunities for trade, investment and commerce in Africa'

The U.S.-Africa Business Forum hosted nearly 50 heads of state, 50 African delegations and 250 African and American companies who sought to explore ways to expand and deepen commercial relationships between the two regions.


McCabe: Investments will 'support the cleanup of some of our nation's most polluted areas' in Connecticut

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $1 million in grant funding for environmental job training programs in Connecticut.


Parker: OSHA works 'to ensure that every worker in the U.S. ends their workday safely'

U.S. Department of Labor reported an increase in fatal work injuries based on the Bureau of Labor and Statistics 2021 Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries.


Francis: 'The veterans who do this work are indeed heroes'

Omaha native and former Marine Jeremy Smith recently graduated from Homeland Security Investigations' Human Exploitation Rescue Operation Child-Rescue Corps (HERO Corps).


Granholm: The ‘heat beneath our feet’ can meet energy demands

The U.S. Department of Energy will provide funding of more than $15 million for projects in Colorado and California that will demonstrate drilling innovations and help reduce renewable geothermal energy costs.


Blinken: ‘Global health threats can spread quickly across borders’

Secretary of State Antony Blinken notified Congress of his intent to establish the Bureau of Global Health Security and Diplomacy.


USDA Continues Expanding SNAP Online Shopping, Invests in Reaching New Retailers

Release: Washington, D.C., Dec. 21, 2022 The U.S. Department of Agricultures Food and Nutrition Service is awarding $5 million to help more retailers especially smaller, independent stores offer Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program online shopping. The grantee, the National Grocers Association Foundation, will provide guidance and technical expertise to walk retailers through the implementation process so more SNAP participants across the country can purchase food online.