News from February 2022
By Press release submission | Feb 12, 2022
An order issued by a federal judge in Massachusetts, has fully granted the U.S. Department of Labor’s motion for summary judgment regarding numerous violations of federal law by a Weymouth restaurant and its owner that deprived workers of their hard-earned wages and tips.
By Press release submission | Feb 12, 2022
The U.S. Department of Labor today announced publication of a Request for Information seeking public comment on what actions, if any, the department should take under federal law to protect retirement savings and pensions from risks associated with changes in climate.
By Ariana Chiarenza | Feb 12, 2022
The National Parks Conservation Association is petitioning the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to protect the ghost orchid under the Endangered Species Act.
By Trina Thomas | Feb 12, 2022
Golden Gate National Recreation Area recently announced they have received the National Park Foundation OutDoors for Kids grant.
By David Beasley | Feb 12, 2022
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is challenging research institutions to use large, nationally consistent statistical survey datasets to evaluate the health and impact of the aquatic ecosystems in the United States, a news release said.
By State Newswire | Feb 12, 2022
Release: MODERATOR: The Acting Prime Minister of Fiji, the U.S. Secretary of State, and members of the media, bula vinaka to you all. A special welcome to the Secretary of State Blinken and members of his delegation and the accompanying media, too. I welcome you to our joint press conference, ladies and gentlemen.
By DOJ Newswire | Feb 12, 2022
News Release: FRESNO, Calif. - Johnathan Eldon Moss Jr., 35, of Merced, was detained Thursday on a two‑count federal indictment charging him with being a felon in possession of ammunition and possession with intent to distribute narcotics, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert Drug Enforcement Administration Special Agent in Charge Wade R. Shannon announced.
By State Newswire | Feb 12, 2022
Release: The following is the joint statement released by the Secretary of State of the United States and the Foreign Ministers of the Governments of Japan, and the Republic of Korea.
By Press release submission | Feb 12, 2022
Representatives from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will host an online Flood Risk Information Open House for communities in Lincoln County, Minnesota, on February 23, 2022, from 5 – 7 p.m. CT.
By Press release submission | Feb 12, 2022
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) announced today that $85,642,325.12 million in federal funding has been made available to DEMA for emergency protective measure costs related to the state’s COVID-19 Pandemic response under the federal disaster declaration of April 5, 2020.
By Press release submission | Feb 12, 2022
The FEMA/state Disaster Recovery Centers in Everson, Ferndale and Sumas are changing hours as of Feb. 11.The Everson center, located in the parking lot, 1208 E.
By State Newswire | Feb 12, 2022
Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, good afternoon, everyone. It’s a real pleasure to have this opportunity to be with our friends and partners. Eui-yong and I have been working very closely together for many months now and - just a testament to the absolute vitality of the relationship, the partnership between...
By Press release submission | Feb 12, 2022
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) approved over $1.9 million to the Department of Family Affairs (DFA) for permanent construction work in its central offices in the Barbosa Avenue in Hato Rey and regional offices at 15 municipalities.
By Press release submission | Feb 12, 2022
Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas traveled this week to Los Angeles, California to meet with state and local law enforcement and the National Football League (NFL) to review Department of Homeland Security (DHS) operations to help ensure the safety and security of employees, players, and fans during Super Bowl LVI.
By Press release submission | Feb 12, 2022
The remaining State/FEMA Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Trumann will close permanently on Sat., Feb. 12. The hours of operation will remain the same until it closes. DRCs in Monette and Newport closed previously.
By Press release submission | Feb 12, 2022
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), along with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), National Security Agency (NSA), Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC), and the United Kingdom’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC-UK) issued a joint Cybersecurity Advisory outlining the growing international threat posed by ransomware over the past year.
By Press release submission | Feb 12, 2022
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) hosted the Howard Bend Tabletop Exercise (TTX) alongside St. Louis public utility stakeholders, private sector partners, local first responders, and state and federal partners today.
By Press release submission | Feb 12, 2022
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) posted the annual release of the Long Range Broad Agency Announcement (LRBAA), an open invitation to the scientific and technical communities to propose novel ideas that address DHS Components' highest priority operational needs.
By Press release submission | Feb 12, 2022
A former Little Rock School District (LRSD) administrator pleaded guilty to mail fraud this afternoon after spending over $230,000 of school district funds on personal online shopping.
By Press release submission | Feb 12, 2022
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Colorado announced that Michael Lain, 56, of Queen Creek, Arizona, was sentenced to 32 months in federal prison for his role in a wire fraud scheme that stole pandemic relief money from the Small Business Administration (SBA).
