News published on Federal Newswire in February 2022

News from February 2022


News Release: LOS ANGELES - Two Los Angeles men were sentenced today to federal prison terms for collecting ransom payments for a criminal conspiracy in which multiple victims were kidnapped near the United States-Mexico border.


News Release: PHILADELPHIA - The United States Drug Enforcement Administration is launching its second year of Operation Engage, a comprehensive community-level approach to address the drug epidemic through prevention strategies, facilitating conversations and collaboration with local partners. The Philadelphia Field...



South Texas woman admits to trafficking over $2 million in meth

News Release: CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas - A 24-year-old Alamo woman has pleaded guilty to possessing with the intent to distribute more than 70 kilograms of highly pure meth, announced U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery.


Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.


Air Travel Consumer Report: December 2021, Full Year 2021 Numbers

News Release: WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Transportation today released its Air Travel Consumer Report (ATCR) on airline operational data compiled for the month of December 2021 and the full calendar year 2021 for on-time performance, mishandled baggage, mishandled wheelchairs and scooters, complaints received, . .


The US State Department published a one page notice on Feb. 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


U.S. Departments of Commerce and Homeland Security complete one-year assessment of crucial software and hardware supply chains

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo and Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas recently announced the completion of a one-year assessment of crucial supply chains that support the U.S.' information and communications technology (ICT) industry.


News Release: PITTSBURGH, PA -- A resident of Pittsburgh, PA, has been sentenced in federal court to eight years of imprisonment on his convictions for violating various federal narcotics and firearm laws, United States Attorney Cindy K. Chung announced today.


Commerce Department Awards $54 Million in American Rescue Act Grants to Increase Access to Advanced Manufacturing Opportunities

News Release: GAITHERSBURG, Md. - The U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has awarded nearly $54 million in grants for 13 high-impact projects for research, development and testbeds for pandemic response. The funding, which was provided by the American Rescue Act, will...


DOI-USGS1 grant application closes on March 25

Cooperative Agreement for CESU-affiliated Partner with USGS Colorado Plateau Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit grant opened on Feb. 28.


Washington Parish Man Indicted for Being a Felon in Possession of a Firearm

News Release: NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - JAKARI BROWN, a/k/a “Jakari Lemar," age 23, a resident of Bogalusa, Louisiana, was charged on Feb. 25, 2022, in a one-count indictment by a federal grand jury with being a felon in possession of a firearm in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 922(g)(1) and 924(a)(2), announced U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans.


DHS officials partner with Seattle emergency response authorities to practice 'life-saving countermeasures in the event of a biological attack'

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security recently partnered with Seattle officials to conduct virtual exercises testing their preparedness for bioterrorist incidents.


US Department of Labor announces mine safety campaign to reinforce operators’ obligation to train miners on the job properly

News Release: WASHINGTON - Over the past year, dozens of miners have been injured or killed in mining incidents, many of which could have been prevented with proper training and attention to tasks. This unacceptable trend has prompted the U.S. Department of Labor to initiate a new safety campaign to reach miners and educate mine operators on their responsibility to ensure a safe workplace and prevent deadly accidents.


DOI-BLM offers new grant application process starting Feb. 28

BLM Oregon Washington SECURE RURAL SCHOOLS, TITLE II GRANTS grant opened on Feb. 28.


What did Justice Department publish on Feb. 28?

The US Justice Department published a one page notice on Feb. 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - A federal grand jury last week indicted a convicted felon on a drug charge, announced U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona and Drug Enforcement Administration Special Agent in Charge Brad L. Byerley.


Randolph County man admits to drug charge

News Release: ELKINS, WEST VIRGINIA - Albert Perry Shreve, III, of Elkins, West Virginia, has admitted to a drug charge, United States Attorney William Ihlenfeld announced.


USDA-NRCS offers new grant application process starting Feb. 28

Announcement for Program Funding for NRCS' Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) for Federal fiscal year (FY) 2022 &- Connecticut grant opened on Feb. 28.


USDA-NRCS grant application closes on April 29

Announcement for Program Funding for NRCS' Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) for Federal fiscal year (FY) 2022 &- New York grant opened on Feb. 28.