News published on Federal Newswire in June 2022

News from June 2022


40 Alleged Meth Traffickers Charged in Operation Kullvid-20

News Release: Fourteen alleged methamphetamine traffickers were arrested on Wednesday in Operation Kullvid-20, to announced U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Chad E. Meacham.


The US Homeland Security Department published a three page rule on June 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: Acting United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that a Browns Valley, Minnesota man convicted of Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance was sentenced on June 6, 2022, by Charles B. Kornmann.


DHS-DHS offers new grant application process starting June 9

Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Cooperating Technical Partners (CTP) Program - Region 2 grant opened on June 9.


News Release: WASHINGTON - The Justice Department announced today that is has opened a pattern or practice investigation into the Louisiana State Police (LSP). This civil investigation will assess whether LSP uses excessive force and whether it engages in racially discriminatory policing. The investigation will include...


The BLM and USDA Forest Service to host virtual meeting of the Bears Ears National Monument Advisory Committee

The BLM and USDA Forest Service to host virtual meeting of the Bears Ears National Monument Advisory Committee


Northern Nevada Correctional Center and BLM Nevada announce upcoming Wild Horse and Burro adoption event

Northern Nevada Correctional Center and BLM Nevada announce upcoming Wild Horse and Burro adoption event


Court order restores public access to Teaters Road

Court order restores public access to Teaters Road


Southwest Utah, Northern Arizona to implement fire restrictions

Southwest Utah, Northern Arizona to implement fire restrictions


BLM to implement fuels reduction project in Washoe Valley

BLM to implement fuels reduction project in Washoe Valley


Meeting Announcement: Grain Inspection Advisory Committee

The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) Grain Inspection Advisory Committee conducts its Spring meeting June 22, 2022, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. central time and June 23, 2022, from 8:30 a.m. to noon central time.


Genetically Modified Corn Does Not Damage Non-Target Organisms

The largest, highest quality analysis of data ever conducted reveals that genetically modified Bt corn has little impact on nontarget insects and other organisms, especially compared to growing conventional corn.


USDA Advances Food System Transformation with $43 Million for Urban Agriculture and Innovation, Adds New Urban County Committees

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announces significant investments to support urban agriculture, including $43.1 million for grants and cooperative agreements as well as six new urban county committees to help deliver key USDA programs to urban producers.


Biden admin nominates Kathleen Ann Kavalec as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Romania

President Joe Biden recently announced his intention to appoint Kathleen Ann Kavalec as Ambassador to Romania.


Neal, Congressional Delegation Return to Washington after Visit to Ireland, Northern Ireland

Neal, Congressional Delegation Return to Washington after Visit to Ireland, Northern Ireland


Wildlife Scientists Continue to Seek Cause of California Brown Pelican Illness and Mortality

Wildlife Scientists Continue to Seek Cause of California Brown Pelican Illness and Mortality


Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease confirmed for first time in endangered riparian brush rabbits

Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease confirmed for first time in endangered riparian brush rabbits


Eleven Mexican Wolf Pups Journey from Captive Facilities across U.S. to Join the Wild Population

Eleven Mexican Wolf Pups Journey from Captive Facilities across U.S. to Join the Wild Population


U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Bureau of Land Management to hold public information gathering forum on Desert Tortoise General Conservation Plan

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Bureau of Land Management to hold public information gathering forum on Desert Tortoise General Conservation Plan


Service Seeks Comments on Recovery Plan for Endangered Arizona Cactus

Service Seeks Comments on Recovery Plan for Endangered Arizona Cactus