News published on Federal Newswire in January 2022

By State Newswire | Jan 26, 2022

Release: On Feb. 1, 2021, Burma’s military overthrew the country’s democratically-elected civilian government in a coup d’etat. Since then, the military has killed more than 1,400 innocent people, unjustly arrested political leaders and journalists, violently disbanded labor unions, and committed egregious...

DOS-DRL grant application closes on March 28

By State Newswire | Jan 26, 2022

DRL FY21 IRF: Promoting Freedom of Religion or Belief in Burma grant opened on Jan. 26.

District Woman Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter in Death of Her 11-Month-Old Daughter

By DOJ Newswire | Jan 26, 2022

News Release: Medical Examiner Ruled Death Caused by Blunt Force Trauma.

BLM enhances protections in wild horse and burro Adoption Incentive Program

By Interior Newswire | Jan 26, 2022

News Release: To enhance existing protections for adopted wild horses and burros, the Bureau of Land Management is announcing new changes to its Adoption Incentive Program, which offers financial incentives to adopt untrained animals from the BLM.

Luzerne County Man Indicted On Drug Delivery Resulting In Death Charge

By DOJ Newswire | Jan 26, 2022

News Release: SCRANTON- The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that on Jan. 25, 2022, James Rushton, age 31, of Wapwallopen, Pennsylvania, was indicted by a federal grand jury on a charge of drug delivery resulting in death.

Guatemalan Man Sentenced to Prison for Illegally Reentering the United States After Being Deported Three Times

By DOJ Newswire | Jan 26, 2022

News Release: Has Prior Felony Conviction for Operating While Intoxicated, Second Offense.

Former Bruning Woman Convicted for Distribution of Child Pornography

By DOJ Newswire | Jan 26, 2022

News Release: United States Attorney Jan Sharp announced that Krystal Smith, 30, formerly of Bruning, Nebraska, was sentenced today in Lincoln by United States District Judge John M. Gerrard for distribution of visual depictions of minors engaging in sexually explicit conduct. Smith was sentenced to 12 years in prison and 8 years of supervised release with special conditions. There is no parole in the federal system. Smith was additionally ordered to pay $3,000 in restitution.

Disagree with FEMA’s Determination Letter? Appeal.

By Homeland Newswire | Jan 26, 2022

News Release: NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Once you apply for FEMA assistance, you will receive a letter explaining the status of your application. The letter may state you’re ineligible for assistance or “no decision" can be made at this time. Don’t be discouraged or frustrated. Instead, just read the entire letter to find out what’s needed for FEMA to continue processing your application. Many times, it’s a simple fix that can be addressed in an appeal.

DOI-BLM offers new grant application process starting Jan. 26

By Interior Newswire | Jan 26, 2022

Bureau of Land Management Idaho Invasive and Noxious Plant Management grant opened on Jan. 26.

Bangor Man Sentenced for Cocaine Trafficking

By DOJ Newswire | Jan 26, 2022

News Release: BANGOR, Maine: A Bangor man was sentenced today in federal court for distributing and possessing with the intent to distribute cocaine, U.S. Attorney Darcie N. McElwee announced.

FHWA tests cooperative driving automation to move freight at Florida port

By Karen Kidd | Jan 26, 2022

The Federal Highway Administration allowed CARMA to take over port drayage testing in Auburndale, Fla., last month, the agency announced recently.

Wheeling man sentenced for a firearms charge

By DOJ Newswire | Jan 26, 2022

News Release: WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA - Randolph Michael Smith, of Wheeling, West Virginia, was sentenced to 92 months of incarceration for a firearms charge, United States Attorney William Ihlenfeld announced.

Saltier Groundwater Does Long Lasting Damage to Almonds, But Less Than Previously Feared

By USDA Newswire | Jan 26, 2022

News Release: RIVERSIDE, Calif., Jan. 26, 2022-When salty groundwater is used to irrigate almond orchards, production can be significantly reduced and the damage to trees can last for years, according to Agriculture Research Service studies.

DOI-BLM offers new grant application process starting Jan. 26

By Interior Newswire | Jan 26, 2022

Bureau of Land Management Headquarters (HQ) Rangeland Resource Management grant opened on Jan. 26.

DOS-PAK offers new grant application process starting Jan. 26

By State Newswire | Jan 26, 2022

Improving Structures in Local Organizations to Address Workplace Harassment grant opened on Jan. 26.

Students Becoming Citizen Scientists with the National Park Service

By Interior Newswire | Jan 26, 2022

News Release: Fruita, CO - Students in the Grand Valley are playing a role in the U.S. Department of Education’s ongoing effort to solve a national problem-the critical shortage of U.S. students with mastery of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) skills.

Silver Valley Woman Admits to Wire Fraud Scheme to Embezzle from Her Employer

By DOJ Newswire | Jan 26, 2022

News Release: COEUR D'ALENE - An Osburn, Idaho woman pleaded guilty to wire fraud.

U.S. Navy Commander Pleads Guilty in the Run Up to the Seventh Fleet Navy Bribery Trial

By DOJ Newswire | Jan 26, 2022

News Release: Assistant U.S. Attorneys Mark W. Pletcher (619) 546-9714, Michelle Wasserman (619) 546-8431, Valerie Chu (619) 546-6750, and David Chu (619) 546-8266.