News from December 2022
By State Newswire | Dec 3, 2022
Release: Around the world, governments and non-state actors harass, threaten, jail, and even kill individuals on account of their beliefs. In some instances, they stifle individuals’ freedom of religion or belief to exploit opportunities for political gain. These actions sow division, undermine economic security, and threaten political stability and peace. The United States will not stand by in the face of these abuses.
By DOJ Newswire | Dec 3, 2022
News Release: TRENTON, N.J. - A Somerset County, New Jersey, man was sentenced today to 46 months in prison for fraudulently obtaining $1.6 Million in federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Economic Insurance Disaster Loan (EIDL) funds, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.
By US DOT Newswire | Dec 3, 2022
The US Transportation Department published a two page rule on Dec. 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By DOJ Newswire | Dec 3, 2022
News Release: U.S. District Court Judge R. Austin Huffaker Jr. of the Middle District of Alabama sentenced defendant Lonnie Mitchell, 36, of Montgomery, Alabama, to 60 years in prison for coercing several victims, including a minor, to engage in prostitution over the course of several years. The judge also ordered the defendant to pay over $950,000 in restitution to the victims.
By DOJ Newswire | Dec 3, 2022
News Release: Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that KENNEY COTTO, 25, of New Britain, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Kari A. Dooley in Bridgeport to 72 months of imprisonment, followed by three years of supervised release, for firearm offenses stemming from his participation in the burglary of a Portland firearms dealer in December 2020.
By USDA Newswire | Dec 3, 2022
News Release: Washington - Today, President Joe Biden appointed three U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) regional positions, including two Farm Service Agency (FSA) State Executive Directors and one Rural Development (RD) State Director.
By DOE Newswire | Dec 3, 2022
The US Energy Department published a two page notice on Dec. 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By US DOT Newswire | Dec 3, 2022
The US Transportation Department published a two page proposed rule on Dec. 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By Interior Newswire | Dec 3, 2022
News Release: LAS VEGAS - The Las Vegas Field Office announces the temporary closure of certain public lands under its administration from December 10 through Dec. 11, 2022. This action is being taken to minimize the risk of potential collisions between racers and spectators for the 2022 SNORE Laughlin Rage at the River OHV Race.
By DOJ Newswire | Dec 3, 2022
News Release: A federal grand jury in the Southern District of Mississippi returned an indictment that was unsealed yesterday charging two former Mississippi Department of Corrections officials with deprivation of rights under color of law.
By State Newswire | Dec 3, 2022
Release: The text of the following statement is released by the Governments of the United States of America and the European Union in advance of the third U.S.-EU Trade and Technology Council Ministerial in Washington, D.C. on December 5, 2022.
By DOJ Newswire | Dec 3, 2022
News Release: PHILADELPHIA - United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero announced that Joshua Padilla, 37, of Eatontown, New Jersey, was sentenced to 15 years in prison, 10 years of supervised release, and ordered to pay $15,300 in special assessments by United States District Court Judge Eduardo C. Robreno after...
By DOJ Newswire | Dec 3, 2022
News Release: According to court records, WILSON exited a vehicle on April 29, 2020, in Slidell, Louisiana, when gun fire erupted near the vehicle. Prior to the gun shots, WILSON had placed a Del-Ton Inc. DTI-15 5.56 mm caliber rifle in the trunk of the vehicle. WILSON was prohibited from possessing the rifle, as he had been convicted of simple robbery in 2014, in the 19th Judicial District of Louisiana.
By USDA Newswire | Dec 3, 2022
News Release: WASHINGTON, Dec. 2, 2022 – “I thank Congress for taking swift action to prevent a potentially crippling national rail shutdown by sending to the President’s desk legislation that adopts the Tentative Agreement between railroad workers and operators. A rail shutdown would have had significant and long-lasting ...
By Interior Newswire | Dec 3, 2022
News Release: ELY, Nev. - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Ely District is accepting applications for temporary seasonal firefighters. The application period opens Dec. 12, 2022 and closes Jan. 3, 2023.
By DOJ Newswire | Dec 3, 2022
News Release: MADISON, WIS. - A federal grand jury in the Western District of Wisconsin, sitting in Madison, returned an indictment today charging Devin Needham, 36, Wausau, Wisconsin, and Ari Lor, 30, Appleton, Wisconsin, with possessing methamphetamine for distribution. The indictment is announced by United States Attorney Timothy M. O’Shea.
By DOJ Newswire | Dec 3, 2022
News Release: Two Kentucky real estate professionals pleaded guilty today for their roles in a conspiracy to rig bids at an estate auction for farmland and timber rights.
By State Newswire | Dec 3, 2022
Release: Around the world, governments and non-state actors harass, threaten, jail, and even kill individuals on account of their beliefs. In some instances, they stifle individuals’ freedom of religion or belief to exploit opportunities for political gain. These actions sow division, undermine economic security, and threaten political stability and peace. The United States will not stand by in the face of these abuses.
By Fed Newswire | Dec 3, 2022
News Release: The Federal Reserve Board on Friday announced its approval of the application by Farmers National Banc Corp., Canfield, Ohio, to acquire Emclaire Financial Corp., and thereby indirectly acquire The Farmers National Bank of Emlenton, both of Emlenton, Pennsylvania.
By Interior Newswire | Dec 3, 2022
News Release: Montrose, Colo. - The Bureau of Land Management Southwest District is offering Christmas tree permits until Dec. 23, 2022. Permits can be purchased at the BLM’s Southwest District Field Offices Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Permits are valid for piñon pine or juniper trees and holders...
