News published on Federal Newswire in July 2022

News from July 2022


US Department of Labor begins rulemaking process to revise standards for occupational exposure to lead


US Department of Labor cites 2 contractors after electrician preparing job bid suffers fatal fall at Caterpillar’s Mapleton foundry


US Labor Department, Wisconsin Agri-Business Association renew alliance to promote workplace safety in grain industry


US Department of Labor signs partnership to promote construction safety during renovation of St. Louis’ historic Butler Brothers Building


Jury awards $650K in damages for Massachusetts contractor’s unlawful retaliation against injured immigrant worker


US Department of Labor reaches settlement agreement with Ohio insulation contractor to resolve citations after fatal fall, workers’ injuries in 2020


US Department of Labor reaches settlement agreement with Ohio insulation contractor to resolve citations after fatal fall, workers’ injuries in 2020


News Release: RICHMOND, Va. - On Friday and Saturday, July 15 and 16, Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site, the Black History Museum, and the City of Richmond invite the public to celebrate the life and legacy of Maggie L. Walker and the Jackson Ward community in which she lived. This special event, which is free...


US Department of Labor cites Atlanta recycling company for continually exposing workers to chemical hazards, proposes $311K in penalties


US Department of Labor cites Canton steel mill after worker is fatally caught in machine


Federal investigation finds framing contractor willfully exposed workers to fall hazards at Luzerne, Pennsylvania, state salt storage stockpile


Buttigieg: FAA grants 'will improve airport terminals while also creating good jobs'

The Federal Aviation Administration of the U.S. Department of Transportation announced it would distribute approximately $1 billion from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to help modernize 85 airports throughout the nation.


News Release: Shiloh is pleased to announce a special ranger-led hike on July 16 in Corinth, MS. Join Ranger Laura Lee McKellips to learn about the historic railroads and their role in the Battle of Shiloh, the Siege of Corinth, and the October 1862 Battle of Corinth.


DHS, Qatar's Ministry of Interior to cooperate in securing this year's FIFA World Cup

This week, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Ministry of the Interior of the State of Qatar issued a joint statement about their intention to safeguard all attendees and athletes at the FIFA World Cup, which will take place in Qatar later this year.


Williams: ‘Tsvetnenko is paying a steep price for his mobile scam’

A resident of Australia and Russia has been sentenced to 98 months in prison for a multi-million dollar mobile consumer fraud scheme.


Granholm: New clean energy inverters 'vital for maintaining stability and resiliency'

The Department of Energy is bringing attention to new developments coming to important equipment surrounding the U.S. power grid.


Despite Supreme Court ruling, EPA says it will continue to prioritize human, environmental health

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will continue to protect health and ecosystems in the face of last month's U.S. Supreme Court decision restricting the agency's power to limit energy sector emissions, the EPA administrator said in a statement.


Mammoth Cave National Park superintendent lauds park's attractions

Mammoth Cave National Park Supt. Barclay Trimble sees the stretch of underground land as a huge national attraction for Kentucky.


News Release: Munising, MICHIGAN -On July 8th 2022, a dog visiting Miners Castle jumped over the railing at the lower overlook and fell straight down the cliff to a ledge 25-30 feet below.


Raimondo: 'Millions of Americans can sleep easier' knowing retirements are better secured

Secretary of Secretary Gina Raimondo applauded the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation’s announcement of a final rule to better protect the pensions of millions of Americans.