News published on Federal Newswire in January 2022

News from January 2022


Justice Department Resolves Race Discrimination Lawsuit Against Housing Authority in Oklahoma

The Justice Department announced today that it has obtained a settlement agreement with the Housing Authority of the Town of Lone Wolf, Oklahoma, and two of its former employees to resolve allegations that they violated federal law when they denied housing to a Black mother and her young daughter because of their race.


Preservation and Perseverance: LM’s David Von Behren Believes in Both

News Release: David Von Behren came to the Department of Energy (DOE) Legacy Management (LM) just two months ago as the Education, Communication, History, and Outreach (ECHO) supervisor - but the office’s public health mission has been a guiding principle throughout his 30-year career.


Huntington Park Man Sentenced to 21 Years in Prison for Armed Robbery Spree Targeting Southland Trader Joe’s Grocery Stores

A Huntington Park man was sentenced this morning to 252 months in federal prison for committing 21 armed robberies and attempted armed robberies of Trader Joe’s grocery stores throughout Southern California during a three-month crime spree.Gregory Johnson, 44, was sentenced by United States District Judge Virginia A.


The US Federal Reserve System published a two page notice on Jan. 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


FEMA Ready Campaign Urges Preparedness in 2022

News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA and its Ready Campaign urges everyone to add a New Year’s resolution to your list that includes at least one proactive way to keep you and your family safe from disasters and emergencies.


Informational: Federal Court Arraignments

The U.S. Attorney’s Office announced that the following persons were arraigned or appeared this week before U.S. Magistrate judges on indictments handed down by the Grand Jury or on criminal complaints.


Billings Man Admits Stealing Firearms From Business After Using Construction Excavator to Break In

A Billings man accused of stealing firearms from a business after breaking in by using a construction excavator to tear down a section of wall and door admitted to a firearms crime today, U.S. Attorney Leif M. Johnson said.


The US Justice Department published a two page notice on Jan. 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Arkansas Man Pleads Guilty to Being a Felon in Possession of Ammunition

An Arkansas man pleaded guilty yesterday to the federal felony offense of being a convicted felon in possession of ammunition.


Two Defendants Plead Guilty to Illegally Straw Purchasing Multiple Firearms

Two defendants have pleaded guilty to making false statements in connection with the illegal purchase of multiple firearms, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Charles J. Kovats.


St. Paul Man Sentenced to 100 Months in Prison for Arson and Riot During August 2020 Riots in Downtown Minneapolis

A St. Paul man was sentenced to 100 months in prison followed by two years of supervised release for burning, looting, and damaging stores and businesses in downtown Minneapolis on August 26, 2020.


The US Federal Reserve System published a one page notice on Jan. 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Justice Department and Agriculture Department Issue Shared Principles and Commitments to Protect Against Unfair and Anticompetitive Practices

Speaking at a White House event focused on competition in agriculture, Attorney General Merrick B. Garland and Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack expressed their shared commitment to effectively enforcing federal competition laws that protect farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural producers and growers from unfair and anticompetitive practices, including the antitrust laws and the Packers and Stockyards Act.


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Jan. 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: Beginning this year, historic Charit Creek Lodge will be open all winter for overnight stays with a discounted weekday rate for January and February. For stays booked from Sunday night through Thursday night the discounted rate will be $75 per night.



The US Justice Department published a one page notice on Jan. 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: Georgia Woman Sentenced to 41 Months in COVID-19 Fraud Scheme.


The US Energy Department published a two page notice on Jan. 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Jan. 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.