News published on Federal Newswire in June 2022

News from June 2022


2021 Report on International Religious Freedom: Cote d'Ivoire

Release: The constitution provides for freedom of religious belief and worship, consistent with law and order, and prohibits religious discrimination. It emphasizes that religious tolerance is fundamental to the nation’s unity, peace, reconciliation, and social cohesion and forbids speech that encourages religious...


News Release: Russian President Vladimir Putin launched a full-scale further invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24, leading to civilian casualties and widespread reports of war crimes and other atrocities perpetrated by Russia’s forces in Ukraine. The world has seen the extraordinary bravery of the people of Ukraine ...


News Release: Join a ranger for a sunset paddle on the tranquil Marquette Lagoons at Indiana Dunes National Park. These free kayaking programs are offered on Thursday, June 9, 16, 23 and 30, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, All equipment is provided. Reservations required. Call 219-395-1882.



News Release: U.S. Attorney Confirms that Upstate School Threat Thwarted, Suspect in Custody.


Release: The constitution establishes Islam as the state religion and requires all provisions of the law to be consistent with Islam. The constitution states, “Subject to law, public order, and morality, every citizen shall have the right to profess, practice, and propagate his religion." It also states, “A person...


Release: The constitution and other laws provide for freedom of conscience, thought, and religion, and for freedom to change one’s religion or beliefs. Although the law requires registration for religious groups to conduct a full range of activities, religious groups stated they could conduct most normal functions...


Release: The constitution guarantees freedom of belief and religion, including the right to change one’s religion; forbids the establishment of a state religion; guarantees equality for all religious groups; and prohibits incitement of religious hatred. The Macedonian and Montenegrin Orthodox Churches remained...


News Release: Stolen Firearms were Sold or Distributed in the Community.


Release: U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will deliver on-camera remarks for the release of the 2021 International Religious Freedom Report on Thursday, June 2, 2022, at 11:30 a.m. in the Benjamin Franklin Room at the U.S. Department of State.


2021 Report on International Religious Freedom: Burma

Release: The 2008 constitution, drafted by the military, guarantees every citizen “the right to freely profess and practice religion subject to public order, morality, or health and to the other provisions of this Constitution." The law prohibits speech or acts insulting or defaming any religion or religious...


FEMA to Evaluate Readiness of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the State of West Virginia

News Release: PHILADELPHIA - The Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA ) will evaluate a Biennial Radiological Emergency Preparedness Exercise for communities around the Beaver Valley Power Station. The exercise will occur during the week of June 6, 2022, to assess the ability of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the State of West Virginia to respond to an emergency at the nuclear facility.


News Release: United States Attorney Bob Murray announced today that DARWIN THOMAS, age 34, and PHILLIP FLORES, age 37, both of Los Angeles, California, were found guilty by a federal jury of conspiracy to transfer firearms to an out-of-state resident and to provide false statements during the purchase of firearms.


Energy Department discusses Combined Notice of Filings on June 2

The US Energy Department published a two page notice on June 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Formations of, Acquisitions by, and Mergers of Bank Holding Companies discussed on June 2 by Federal Reserve System

The US Federal Reserve System published a one page notice on June 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Pallone Blasts GOP ‘Plan’ to Address Energy and Climate Crises

News Release: Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. released the following statement today in response to Republicans’ latest “plan" to address climate and energy issues...


DOS-AZE grant application closes on Aug. 1

Women Empowerment Centers for Azerbaijan grant opened on June 3.



$10.5 Million Federal Grant Will Bring Humphreys County’s Flood-Impacted Students Under One Roof Temporarily in the Fall

News Release: NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee joins with FEMA today in announcing a $10.5 million federal grant to be used to reunite Humphreys County elementary and middle school students in a temporary facility following the damage to their schools from the deadly August 2021 flood.


Child Sex Trafficker Sentenced to 21 Years in Prison

News Release: A Delaware man was sentenced today to 21 years in prison for trafficking minor and young adult victims throughout the mid-Atlantic region.