News published on Federal Newswire in June 2022

News from June 2022


Targeting Russia’s War Machine, Sanctions Evaders, Military Units Implicated in Human Rights Abuses, and Officials Involved in Suppression of Dissent

News Release: The United States reaffirms our commitment to working alongside our allies and partners to further impose severe consequences on President Putin and his supporters for Russia’s unprovoked and unjustified war against the government and people of Ukraine. Today, the Departments of State and the Treasury ...


News Release: DENVER - FEMA has awarded $2.3 million to the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control (CDFPC) to cover costs of fighting the Spring Creek and Chateau wildfires that impacted portions of Colorado in late June of 2018. The funds are provided by FEMA’s Public Assistance program under Fire Management Assistance declarations for Colorado issued on June 28 and 30, 2018, in response to the wildfires.


Enjoy a Sunset with a Ranger at the National Park

News Release: Catch a beautiful Lake Michigan sunset with a ranger every Wednesday in July. Meet at the Portage Lakefront and Riverwalk Pavilion Wednesday, July 6 and 13 from 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm and on July 20 and 27 from 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm. There will also be a roaring fire in the pavilion’s fireplace. Bring marshmallows...


The US Transportation Department published a three page rule on June 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Notice of Proposed New Fee Sites discussed on June 28 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on June 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on June 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: BOSTON - A drug distributor within a Boston-area drug trafficking organization (DTO) pleaded guilty yesterday to a drug trafficking conspiracy involving cocaine and cocaine base.


Joint Statement on the Situation in Libya

Release: The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America, France, Germany, Italy, and the United Kingdom.


News Release: BOSTON - The owner of a commercial and residential paving business in Hanover was sentenced today for a tax evasion scheme in which he failed to report nearly $1.7 million in income.


News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $2.1 million CARES Act recovery assistance grant to Dougherty County, Georgia, to construct a six-mile pedestrian path connecting the downtown area with a local attraction, Radium Springs.


The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page notice on June 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $1.4 Million in American Rescue Plan Funds to Establish a Tourism-boosting Event Venue in Brattleboro, Vermont

News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $1.4 million grant to Retreat Farm, Limited, Brattleboro, Vermont, to renovate its North Barn facility for use as an event venue that will boost tourism. This grant is funded by the American Rescue Plan.


Federal Jury Convicts Four Navy Officers of Bribery

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.


News Release: Defendants Allegedly Distributed over 20 Assault Rifles, AK-47 Style Rifles, Shotguns, High-Caliber Handguns and Several Other Firearms.


News Release: NEWARK, N.J.- A New York man today admitted his role in a scheme to alter and deposit hundreds of checks stolen from mailboxes across New Jersey, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.


News Release: MONROE, La. - United States Attorney Brandon B. Brown announced that Brandon Khesahn Cooper, 50, of Dubach, Louisiana, was sentenced today by United States District Judge Terry A. Doughty. Cooper was sentenced to a total of 138 months (11 years, 6 months) in prison, followed by 5 years of supervised release, for possession of firearms by a convicted felon and possession of firearms in furtherance of drug trafficking.


Carson City District Fire and Aviation transfers fire engine to  Pyramid Lake Fire Rescue/EMS

News Release: Carson City, Nev. - The Carson City District Division of Fire and Aviation Management is pleased to announce that one Type 3 wildland fire engine is being transferred to the Pyramid Lake Fire Rescue/EMS. The engine includes a basic stocking of firefighting equipment, tools, a mobile radio, as well as all the service records and manuals. BLM District firefighters will provide basic training on the specifics of the apparatus for the volunteer fire department recipients.


Pasco Man Indicted For Fentanyl Trafficking, International Money Laundering, And Possession Of An AR-15 Assault Pistol

News Release: Tampa, FL - United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces the return of an indictment charging Luis Mojica Rojas (45, Zephyrhills) with conspiracy to distribute 400 grams or more of fentanyl, conspiracy to commit international money laundering, possession of 400 grams or more of fentanyl with the...


The US Homeland Security Department published a three page rule on June 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo announced the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $1.3 million grant to Exploration Place, Inc., Wichita, Kansas, to create an outdoor riverfront park at Exploration Place. This grant is funded by the American Rescue Plan.