News published on Federal Newswire in June 2022

News from June 2022


DHS-DHS grant application closes on July 29

Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Regional Catastrophic Preparedness Grant Program (RCPGP)-Region 2 grant opened on June 27.


Homeland Security Department discusses Safety Zone; Red Bull Flugtag, Milwaukee, WI on June 24

The US Homeland Security Department published a three page rule on June 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


DHS-DHS offers new grant application process starting June 27

Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Regional Catastrophic Preparedness Grant Program (RCPGP)-Region 7 grant opened on June 27.


USDA Announces Louisiana Signs Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement

USDA Announces Louisiana Signs Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement


News Release: Today, we solemnly observe the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, and in so doing, the United States reaffirms our condemnation of torture no matter where or by whom it is perpetrated. Torture is not only an unacceptable violation of human rights; it is a crime under international and U.S. law. As we condemn this horrific crime, we also affirm the humanity of torture survivors around the world and note our respect for their dignity.


US Department of Labor cites 2 contractors after electricianpreparing job bid suffers fatal fall at Caterpillar’s Mapleton foundry

News Release: PEORIA, IL - Federal workplace safety inspectors investigating the fatal fall of a 50-year-old journeyman electrician at Caterpillar’s Mapleton foundry have determined that the lead contractor and a nested Caterpillar electrical contractor exposed workers to fall hazards.


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


News Release: QUESTION: Here with me now exclusively is the U.S. Secretary of State, Antony Blinken. Thank you so much for joining us, Mr. Secretary. Appreciate it.


US Department of Labor recovers $106K in back wages for 16 Harrisburg restaurant workers after finding minimum wage, overtime pay violations

US Department of Labor recovers $106K in back wages for 16 Harrisburg restaurant workers after finding minimum wage, overtime pay violations


Violations found at five locations prompt Wendy’s franchisee to take corrective actions at its 83 Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey restaurants

Violations found at five locations prompt Wendy’s franchisee to take corrective actions at its 83 Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey restaurants


US Department of Labor finds Miami electrical subcontractor underpaid eight workers $37K in pay, benefits

US Department of Labor finds Miami electrical subcontractor underpaid eight workers $37K in pay, benefits


US Department of Labor recovers $348K in back wages, liquidated damages for 144 Arizona construction workers willfully denied overtime pay

US Department of Labor recovers $348K in back wages, liquidated damages for 144 Arizona construction workers willfully denied overtime pay


DOS-TGO grant application closes on July 27

Reducing Violent Extremis through strengthening of Youth Political Participation at the local level grant opened on June 27.


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


US Labor Department, Wisconsin Agri-Business Association renew alliance to promote workplace safety in grain industry

News Release: MADISON, WI ‒ Recognizing the need to continue fostering safe industry work practices and educate employers and workers on the industry’s deadly hazards, the Wisconsin Agri-Business Association has renewed its alliance with the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration offices in Appleton, Eau Claire, Madison and Milwaukee. Signed June 27, 2022, the five-year renewal continues an alliance first signed in May 2020.


Chair Grijalva, Rep. Porter Request Oil and Gas Public Relations Campaign Materials

Chair Grijalva, Rep. Porter Request Oil and Gas Public Relations Campaign Materials


NOAA: Space tourism threatens ozone 'on the one planet where we live'

The popularity of space tourism has taken off in recent years and growth in the industry is expected to skyrocket in coming decades, which could harm the Earth's atmosphere.


Westerman Sounds Alarm on Overburdensome NEPA Regulations

Westerman Sounds Alarm on Overburdensome NEPA Regulations


Westerman, Stauber Lead Legislation Updating, Modernizing ESA

Westerman, Stauber Lead Legislation Updating, Modernizing ESA


Justice Department discusses Schedules of Controlled Substances: Placement of Serdexmethylphenidate in Schedule IV on June 24

The US Justice Department published a three page rule on June 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.