News published on Federal Newswire in March 2022

News from March 2022


US Department of Labor recognizes Seattle construction management company for excellence as a workplace safety ‘Star’

News Release: SEATTLE - The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has certified the Walsh Group, a commercial construction management company in Seattle, as a “Star" employer in the agency’s Voluntary Protection Programs.


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


USDA Announces No Actions Under Feedstock Flexibility Program

News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) announced today that it does not expect to purchase and sell sugar under the Feedstock Flexibility Program for crop year 2021, which runs from Oct. 1, 2021, to Sept. 30, 2022.


Wyden Statement at Finance Committee Hearing Examining Barriers to Mental Health Care

News Release: The Finance Committee meets for our third hearing on mental health care this year, and we’ll begin with mental health parity.


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


$10,000 Reward Offered for Virginia Beach Murder Suspect Cola Beale

News Release: Virginia Beach, VA - The U.S. Marshals Service is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest of Cola Winborne Beale IV, 30, who is wanted by the Virginia Beach Police Department for two counts of Second Degree Murder and one count of Arson.


News Release: Sentences. Chief United Stated District Court Judge Scott W. Skavdahl sentenced TYLER EUGENE MCCURDY 40, of Riverton, Wyoming on March 16, 2022, for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and carrying a firearm during and relation to a drug trafficking crime. McCurdy was arrested in Lander...



State Department: Violent crime, gang activity 'is widespread and common in Mexico'

U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents planning to travel to the Baja California state in Mexico should reconsider, the U.S. State Department warned in a travel advisory issued earlier this month.


News Release: Twelve alleged drug traffickers were arrested Wednesday in Operation Tormenta De Arena (“Sandstorm"), announced U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Chad E. Meacham.


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


News Release: ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - James Dooly Pollock, 37, of Deming, New Mexico, made an initial appearance in federal court on March 24 facing charges of production of child pornography and distribution of child pornography. Pollock will remain in custody until the case is resolved.


Energy Department discusses Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board, Idaho Cleanup Project on March 28

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


Deputy Secretary McKeon Travels to Miami, Florida

News Release: Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Brian P. McKeon will travel to Miami, Florida, March 29-30. The Deputy Secretary will visit State Department operations in South Florida, including the Miami Passport Agency and the Diplomatic Security Service (DSS) Miami Field Office. The Deputy ...



News Release: Joshua Tree National Park (JTNP) announces the approval of the Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI). The FONSI was signed by Pacific West Region Regional Director Frank Lands on March 25, 2022. With the approval of the FONSI, compliance has been completed, and the actions described in the Environmental...


Feature Article: Implementing Mobile Driver’s Licenses: Not as Easy as You Think

News Release: You’re in the airport security line struggling to get your driver’s license out of your wallet. After retrieving it, you drop your identification (ID) and continue toward the checkpoint unaware you don’t have one of the most essential documents needed to get through security. Thankfully, someone behind you finds and returns your wayward ID just as you reach the travel document checker.


Agriculture Department discusses Wenatchee-Okanogan Resource Advisory Committee on March 28

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


DOS-KGC offers new grant application process starting March 30

Media Small Grants Program grant opened on March 30.


News Release: Law enforcement officers including FBI Task Force agents and FBI SWAT officers arrested Bruce Armstead, 66, of Cincinnati on March 29 on charges that he committed five bank robberies in the Cincinnati area between November 2021 and January 2022.