News published on Federal Newswire in July 2022

News from July 2022


Public press releases: United States Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, & Forestry publishes 18 in June

There were 18 press releases published by the United States Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, & Forestry in June.


Fort Union Trading Post NHS Site to close July 18-19, 2022 for parking lot repairs

News Release: Williston, ND - Fort Union Trading Post NHS will close to the public Monday, June 18th through Tuesday July 19th for completion of our roads rehabilitation project. During the closure, the parking lots and entrance roads will be resurfaced and repainted. This long-needed maintenance project will make the site more accessible with van access spaces and improve parking overall with clearly-defined parking lines.


News Release: MONROE, La. - Jared Preston Desadier, 44, of Monroe, Louisiana, pleaded guilty today before U.S. District Judge Elizabeth E. Foote to a charge of deprivation of rights under color of law, announced Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division; U.S. Attorney Brandon B. Brown of the Western District of Louisiana; and Special Agent in Charge Douglas A. Williams of the FBI New Orleans Field Office.


New Requirements Announced for Glen Canyon Reach

News Release: Glen Canyon National Recreation Area has implemented new requirements for personal flotation devices (PFDs) for some visitors enjoying the Glen Canyon Reach, the 16-mile stretch of the Colorado River between and the Glen Canyon Dam (near Page, Ariz.) and Lees Ferry, Ariz.


News Release: SACRAMENTO, Calif. - During a coordinated law enforcement operation this morning, law enforcement agents and officers executed three search warrants and arrested four defendants in South Lake Tahoe and Sacramento, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.


US Department of Labor recovers $117K for servers after investigation finds restaurants illegally shared tips with managers, supervisors

News Release: HONOLULU - A federal investigation has recovered $117,710 in back wages and liquidated damages for 70 workers of a restaurant group in Hawaii that required servers to share their tips with managers, after the employer reduced managers’ salaries by at least 25 percent. The restaurant operators attempted to make up for the reduction in managers’ salaries by drawing from tipped workers’ wages, in violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act.


News Release: A man that possessed firearms in connection with marijuana distribution was sentenced June 30, 2022, to more than five years in federal prison.


News Release: Join a ranger at Indiana Dunes National Park for a hike exploring the Bailly Homestead and Cemetery along with the Chellberg Farm every Sunday afternoon in July from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Explore the grounds of both historic homes and learn about early settlers and farmers who came to this region in the 1800s. Meet at the Chellberg Farm parking lot.


Sulphur Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Illegally Possessing a Firearm

News Release: LAFAYETTE, La. - Justin M. Marks, 35, of Sulphur, Louisiana, has been sentenced for being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm, United States Attorney Brandon B. Brown announced. United States District Judge James D. Cain, Jr. sentenced Marks to 43 months in prison, followed by 3 years of supervised release.



U.S Department of State, Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs publishes 122 press releases or notices in June

There were 122 press releases or notices published by the U.S Department of State, Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs in June.


There were 81 press releases published by the U.S. Department of Energy in June.


Energy Communities Alliance, governors check out Waste Isolation Pilot Plant

The Energy Communities Alliance (ECA) and a task force joined the National Governors Association (NGA) for a recent tour of the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) while discussing waste issues that influence cleanup sites within the DOE complex near Carlsbad, New Mexico.


News Release: Washington, D.C. - Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) delivered remarks in today’s Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change hearing on recycling and Democrats’ attempts to ban the manufacture of critical plastics.


There were 15 press releases or notices published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Foreign Agricultural Service in June.


Rutland Woman Charged with Making False Statements to a Firearms Dealer

News Release: The Office of the United States Attorney for the District of Vermont stated that Morgan Gates, 27, of Rutland, Vermont, was arrested yesterday after making false statements to a federal firearms dealer in connection with the purchase of a firearm. Gates is scheduled to make her first court appearance on July 5, 2022 before United States Magistrate Judge Kevin J. Doyle.


News Release: Defrauded those she met online with false claim about illness, tuition loans, or help for incarcerated family members.


Marquette County Corridor Plan and Environmental Assessment

News Release: Ice Age National Scenic Trail Seeks Public Comment on Marquette County Corridor Plan.


Marine Mammals; File No. 21476 discussed on June 30 by Commerce Department

The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on June 30, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: WASHINGTON -- This June, FEMA celebrated its LGBTQIA workforce and PRIDE all month long with several special events, including displaying an inclusive rainbow flag at FEMA National Response Coordination Center for the second time in the agency’s history. Similar displays were made at FEMA's 10 regional headquarters across the country.