News published on Federal Newswire in June 2022

News from June 2022


DOE Awards Waste Isolation Pilot Plant Transportation Services Contract

DOE Awards Waste Isolation Pilot Plant Transportation Services Contract


Joint Office of Energy and Transportation Solicits Public Nominations for Electric Vehicle Working Group

Joint Office of Energy and Transportation Solicits Public Nominations for Electric Vehicle Working Group


Jefferson County Man Gets Nearly 5 Years for Jail Escape, Gun Charge

News Release: ST. LOUIS - U.S. District Judge Ronnie L. White on Tuesday sentenced a man who escaped from the St. Ann jail while awaiting trial on a gun charge to four years and nine months in prison.


US Department of Labor recovers nearly $9K in back wages as Lake City senior assisted living facility denies overtime, wrongly terminates worker

US Department of Labor recovers nearly $9K in back wages as Lake City senior assisted living facility denies overtime, wrongly terminates worker


US Department of Labor announces inaugural Enterprise Data Strategy, harnessing data to advance opportunity, equity for nation’s workers

US Department of Labor announces inaugural Enterprise Data Strategy, harnessing data to advance opportunity, equity for nation’s workers


News Release: PECOS - A federal jury sitting in Pecos convicted a Marfa man last week for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.


Wilderness and backcountry management plan and environmental assessment released (Gunnison)

News Release: Gunnison, Colo. - On June 21, 2022, The National Park Service (NPS) is releasing a final draft Wilderness and Backcountry Management Plan and Environmental Assessment for Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and Curecanti National Recreation Area. The effort will provide long-term direction to preserve wilderness and backcountry resources while offering a spectrum of visitor opportunities in the parks.


Ranking Member Crawford Statement from Hearing on Freight Rail Safety

Ranking Member Crawford Statement from Hearing on Freight Rail Safety


US Department of Labor cites Robbinsville frozen food manufacturer after investigation into worker’s fatal fall from scissor lift

US Department of Labor cites Robbinsville frozen food manufacturer after investigation into worker’s fatal fall from scissor lift


Wicker Writes to NCAA Ahead of Title IX 50th Anniversary

Wicker Writes to NCAA Ahead of Title IX 50th Anniversary


President Biden Signs Cantwell-Championed Ocean Shipping Reform Act

President Biden Signs Cantwell-Championed Ocean Shipping Reform Act



Murray, Cantwell, Casey Call on FTC to Investigate Price Gouging of Infant Formula

Murray, Cantwell, Casey Call on FTC to Investigate Price Gouging of Infant Formula


News Release: DES MOINES, IA - Chad Allen Williams, age 47, of Johnston, was sentenced Friday, June 3, 2022, to 60 months in federal prison for Making a Destructive Device and Unlawful Drug User in Possession of a Firearm. His term of imprisonment will be followed by three years of supervised release. Williams pled guilty to the charges on Jan. 20, 2022.


US Department of Labor recovers $276K in back wages from North Carolina pizza chain that denied minimum wage, overtime to 63 workers

US Department of Labor recovers $276K in back wages from North Carolina pizza chain that denied minimum wage, overtime to 63 workers


US Department of Labor, West Texas Safety Training Center renew alliance, commit to keeping Permian Basin workers safe

US Department of Labor, West Texas Safety Training Center renew alliance, commit to keeping Permian Basin workers safe


US Labor Department announces alliance with Kansas City Electrical Apprenticeship and Training Committee to promote workplace safety

US Labor Department announces alliance with Kansas City Electrical Apprenticeship and Training Committee to promote workplace safety


Statement by Secretary Walsh on the International Labor Organization’s recognition of occupational safety, health as a fundamental right

Statement by Secretary Walsh on the International Labor Organization’s recognition of occupational safety, health as a fundamental right


Federal court sentences former Wisconsin union president who embezzled $219K from employee benefit plan, union funds to 8 months home confinement

Federal court sentences former Wisconsin union president who embezzled $219K from employee benefit plan, union funds to 8 months home confinement


News Release: WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA - John David Crow, of Moundsville, West Virginia, was sentenced today to 46 months of incarceration for selling methamphetamine, United States Attorney William Ihlenfeld announced.