News published on Federal Newswire in January 2022

News from January 2022



News Release: WASHINGTON - The Department of the Interior today released initial guidance for states interested in applying for federal grants that will fund the proper closure and cleanup of orphaned oil and gas wells and well sites, a key investment of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.


There were 21 press releases or notices published by the Department of Interior in December.


Fort Wayne Man Sentenced 240 Months In Prison

News Release: For Distribution of Methamphetamine. FORT WAYNE - Calvin Mitchell, Jr., 39 years old, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, was sentenced by United States District Court Judge Holly A. Brady after pleading guilty to distribution of more than 50 grams of methamphetamine, announced United States Attorney Clifford D.


News Release: WASHINGTON - Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland today announced a new interagency initiative to improve the protection of and access to Indigenous sacred sites through enhanced and improved interdepartmental coordination, collaboration and action.


News Release: ST. LOUIS - Pierre Phenix, 30, of St. Louis, Missouri appeared before United States District Court Judge Henry E. Autrey on today’s date and was sentenced to 10 years in prison. Phenix previously pleaded guilty to the charge of being a previously convicted felon in possession of a firearm in July 2021.


Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, good afternoon. Foreign Minister Baerbock, we had a terrific first meeting in Liverpool and it’s really a pleasure to welcome you to Washington, to the United States for the first time in your new role as foreign minister.


News Release: WASHINGTON - The Department of the Interior today announced that Winnie Stachelberg will join the Department as its new Senior Advisor and Infrastructure Coordinator.


News Release: WASHINGTON - The Interior Department today announced a number of steps to better engage Tribal leaders through the White House Council on Native American Affairs (WHCNAA).


News Release: The Bureau of Land Management today formally proposed to withdraw approximately 351,000 acres of public lands surrounding Chaco Culture National Historical Park. This action, published today in the Federal Register, follows President Biden’s announcement on November 15 of the Department’s new efforts...


News Release: WASHINGTON - National Park Service special agents with the Investigative Services Branch are working to identify potential female victims of surreptitious recordings taken in bathroom facilities in the backcountry of Grand Canyon National Park.


News Release: Thurmont, Md. - The National Park Service (NPS) invites public review of a proposal to improve the trail system at Catoctin Mountain Park. A comprehensive trail system plan will provide guidance for enhancing the park’s trail system and the visitor experience, while continuing to protect natural and cultural resources. You’re invited to review an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the project and submit comments from Jan. 5 through Feb. 3, 2022.


News Release: ELKINS, WEST VIRGINIA - Caleb Andrew Beverly, of Philippi, West Virginia, has admitted to a firearms charge, United States Attorney William Ihlenfeld announced.


News Release: WASHINGTON - As part of the Biden-Harris administration’s goal to deploy 30 gigawatts (GW) of offshore wind energy by 2030, the Department of the Interior today announced it has approved the construction and operations of the South Fork Wind project offshore Rhode Island.


There were 46 press releases or notices published by the U.S. Department of Commerce in November.


Federal Reserve System publishes 14 press releases in November

There were 14 press releases published by the Federal Reserve System in November.


Columbus man sentenced to 3 years in prison for misusing Social Security Numbers to get apartments, vehicles, credit cards

News Release: COLUMBUS, Ohio - DeWayne Foster, 39, of Columbus, was sentenced in U.S. District Court to 36 months in prison for using false identifying information and Social Security Numbers on six occasions over the course of six months.


News Release: AUBURN, Wash. - Department of the Interior Assistant Secretary - Indian Affairs Bryan Newland completed a three day tour of listening sessions with Tribal leaders across Washington state today.


News Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with the Bucharest Nine (B9) group of eastern flank NATO Allies. The Secretary and Foreign Ministers discussed Russia’s destabilizing military buildup along Ukraine’s border; the need for a united, ...


U.S. Department of Agriculture publishes 16 press releases in December

There were 16 press releases published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture in December.