News published on Federal Newswire in March 2022

News from March 2022


News Release: Defendant served as cocaine supply source for drug trafficking organization.


BLM Pinedale Announces Pinedale Anticline Annual Planning Meeting

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Pinedale Field Office will be holding the Pinedale Anticline Annual Planning meeting on May 25, 2022, beginning at 10 a.m.


News Release: WASHINGTON - The Office of Justice Programs’ National Institute of Justice today published an article about NIJ-funded research confirming that access to interconnected resources improves school climate and student safety. With support from NIJ, researchers studied the Interconnected Systems Framework...


BLM to extend annual seasonal motorized travel closure in South Hills

The Bureau of Land Management Burley Field Office announced it will extend the South Hills area seasonal road closure until at least March 30, until road conditions improve.


Tunisia National Day

News Release: On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I would like to congratulate the Tunisian people on the 66th anniversary of their nation’s independence and the 11th anniversary of the Tunisian revolution.



Proposal to reclassify northern long-eared bat as endangered

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today announced a proposal to reclassify the northern long-eared bat as endangered under the Endangered Species Act.


OSMRE Intends to Prepare an EIS for Spring Creek Mine’s Federal Mine Plan Modification

The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement will announce its intent to prepare an environmental impact statement for the Spring Creek Mine Federal Mining Plan Modification, consistent with direction from the U.S. District Court of Montana and in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act.


News Release: McALLEN, Texas - A 23-year-old Edinburg man has been ordered to federal prison for engaging in illicit sexual conduct with a minor in Mexico, announced U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery.


Olsen discloses "attempts by the government of the People’s Republic of China to suppress dissenting voices within the United States"

Assistant Attorney General Matthew Olsen recently revealed three instances of the People's Republic of China (PRC) spying on American citizens.


Nomination period opens for the 2022 Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Awards

Nominations for the 2022 Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Awards, which recognize outstanding state and Tribal efforts to reclaim abandoned coal mines, opened today and are due to the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement by 11:59 p.m.



Chair Grijalva Invites Fossil Fuel Executives to Testify on Increased Gas Prices Amid Industry’s Record Profits, Unused Drilling Permits

Chair Raúl M. Grijalva (D-Ariz.) today sent invitations to the chief executive officers of three fossil fuel companies—EOG Resources, Devon Energy Corporation, and Occidental Petroleum—to testify at a Committee on Natural Resources hearing to be held Tuesday, April 5 at 1:00 p.m. Eastern time.




Huntington Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Drug Offense

A Huntington man pleaded guilty today to a federal drug offense.


News Release: On behalf of the State Department, I wish a Happy Nowruz to all those celebrating around the world. Whether in the United States, Iran, the broader Middle East, Central and South Asia, Europe, or elsewhere throughout the globe, we hope this new day brings health, happiness, and time to renew meaningful connections with friends and loved ones.


NOAA: 'It is illegal to harm' North Atlantic green sea turtles

A $20,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the successful prosecution of the person who caused the death of a green sea turtle entangled in a homemade net found in Port Orange, Fla., according to a March 17 release from National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.


Blinken: U.S. and allies 'stand steadfast in support of Ukraine's sovereignty'

The U.S. continues to expedite security assistance to Ukraine, including $1 billion this week, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said March 16.


Avila: 'Agricultural employers violate basic labor laws when they reject domestic workers'

Two Turlock, California agricultural employers reportedly shortchanged workers; transported and housed them unsafely, according to a federal investigation finding.