News published on Federal Newswire in July 2022

News from July 2022


Griffith Highlights the Benefits of Medicare Advantage for Seniors

Griffith Highlights the Benefits of Medicare Advantage for Seniors


Leader Rodgers: A Momentous Day for the Dignity and Sanctity of Every Human Life

Leader Rodgers: A Momentous Day for the Dignity and Sanctity of Every Human Life


News Release: Baltimore, Maryland - August Candeloro III, a/k/a “Nick," age 34, of Catonsville, Maryland, pleaded guilty yesterday to a federal charge of possession of child pornography.


Wilderness and backcountry management plan and environmental assessment virtual public meeting announced (Gunnison)

News Release: Gunnison, Colo. - The National Park Service (NPS) will host a virtual public meeting on Wednesday July 13, 2022, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm MDT to share information on the draft wilderness and backcountry management plan and environmental assessment for Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and Curecanti National Recreation Area. The public is encouraged to attend this virtual event.


News Release: OAKLAND - Moises De Jesus Gomez and Roy Montoya were charged in separate indictments in federal court in Oakland with firearms dealing without a license, announced United States Attorney Stephanie M. Hinds, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Special Agent in Charge Patrick T. Gorman, and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Special Agent in Charge Tatum King. Montoya is also charged with illegal possession of a machinegun.


News Release: INDIANAPOLIS - Richard Hornsby, 39, of Indianapolis, was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and carrying a firearm during and in relation to a drug trafficking crime.


Sarah Kapnick named NOAA chief scientist

News Release: The Biden-Harris Administration named Sarah Kapnick, Ph.D., as NOAA’s chief scientist today. Kapnick will serve as the senior scientist for the agency, advancing policy and program direction for NOAA’s science and technology priorities. She is the third woman in NOAA’s history to be appointed to this role.


News Release: ALEXANDRIA, Va. - The United States Attorney’s Office announced a settlement agreement under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) with the owners of Carrington Place of the Tappahannock (CPOT), which is located in Tappahannock. CPOT’s owners also have an interest in 12 other nursing facilities, and the remedial terms of the settlement agreement apply to each of these nursing facilities.


News Release: Gunnison, Colo. - The National Park Service (NPS) will host a virtual public meeting on Wednesday July 13, 2022, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm MDT to share information on the draft wilderness and backcountry management plan and environmental assessment for Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and Curecanti National Recreation Area. The public is encouraged to attend this virtual event.


What releases are upcoming from the Labor Department on July 11

There is one release scheduled to be published on July 11.


Decatur County Man with Violent Felony Criminal History Pleads Guilty to Possessing Numerous Stolen Firearms

News Release: ALBANY, Ga. - A South Georgia resident with a violent criminal history found in possession of numerous stolen firearms and who released his dog to attack deputies before he fled arrest has pleaded guilty to a federal gun charge in a Project Safe Neighborhoods case.


Five Men Indicted for Crimes Related to Transnational Repression Scheme to Silence Critics of the People’s Republic of China Residing in the United States

News Release: A federal grand jury in Brooklyn returned a superseding indictment yesterday charging five defendants, including one current federal law enforcement officer and one retired federal law enforcement officer, with various crimes pertaining to a transnational repression scheme orchestrated on behalf of the Government of the People’s Republic of China (PRC).


Fulton Man Sentenced for Meth Trafficking, Illegal Firearm

News Release: JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - A Fulton, Mo., man was sentenced in federal court today for possessing methamphetamine to distribute and illegally possessing a firearm.


Prior Felon Arrested on Gun And Drug Charges

News Release: ROCHESTER, N.Y.-U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Jesus Santiago, 32, of Rochester, NY, was arrested and charged by criminal complaint with possession with intent to distribute marijuana, being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition, and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime. The charges carry a maximum penalty of life in prison and a $1,000,000 fine.


News Release: MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced today that William Clayton Brown, age 39, of McIntosh County, Oklahoma was found guilty by a federal jury of Murder in Indian Country, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 1111(a)...


Raimondo: Programs will 'build up local climate resilience'

Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo announced $2.96 billion in funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will help the department address the climate crisis and improve coastal infrastructure.


McCollister: 'St. Louis understands the power of brownfields grants' for cleanups, job training

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 7 Administrator Meg McCollister presented checks to three St. Louis, Mo., organizations for brownfields grants before throwing out the first pitch June 28 at the St. Louis Cardinals Busch Stadium.


Tien: 'Invent2Prevent uniquely empowers young people to help prevent this violence'

The Department of Homeland Security's Center for Prevention Programs and Partnerships hosted the finalists for the Invent2Prevent program June 21 and 22.


Chun-Hoon: Title IX anniversary acknowledges 'continued struggles to make good'

The 50th anniversary of the enactment of Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 was celebrated by the Department of Labor with a webinar.


Buttigieg: Transportation program 'will help improve the health and lives of people in underserved communities'

The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration announced approximately $8.4 million to improve public transportation for underserved groups.