News published on Federal Newswire in March 2022

News from March 2022


The NagaWorld Strike and Detained Union Leaders

News Release: On International Women’s Day, we recognize the courage of women union leaders in Cambodia who have bravely led their union at the NagaWorld casino and hotel complex in standing up for the rights of their fellow workers.


Moline Man Pleads Guilty to Attempting to Meet a Minor for Sex and Soliciting Obscene Photos of a Minor

News Release: ROCK ISLAND, Ill. - A Moline, Illinois, man, Mark Eugene Downing, 44, of the 1200 Block of 15th Street, pleaded guilty on March 9, 2022, to attempted enticement of a minor and soliciting an obscene visual depiction of a minor. Sentencing for Downing has been scheduled for July 19, 2022, at the U.S. Courthouse in Davenport, Iowa.


Las Vegas Man Pleads Guilty To Committing COVID Relief Fraud While On Pretrial Release

News Release: LAS VEGAS - A Las Vegas man pleaded guilty yesterday to participating in a scheme to defraud the Small Business Administration and a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) lender while he was on pretrial release, by filing fraudulent loan applications seeking over $100,000 in loans guaranteed by the Small Business Administration under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act.


Judge sentences Webster Groves man to 10 years in federal prison for receipt of child pornography

News Release: ST. LOUIS - Jonathan Wells, age 39, of Webster Groves, Missouri, appeared before United States District Court Judge Stephen R. Clark on today’s date. Based on a previous plea of guilty, Wells was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for the receipt of child pornography followed by a lifetime of supervised release and a $5000.00 assessment to the Justice for Victims of Trafficking fund.


News Release: SYRACUSE, NEW YORK - James Obelkevich, age 52, of Carbondale, Pennsylvania, was sentenced today to 121 months (10 years and 1 month) for traveling to New York from Pennsylvania for the purpose of engaging in illicit sexual conduct with two children. The announcement was made by United States Attorney...


Convicted Murderer Sentenced to 25 Years in Federal Prison for the Armed Robbery of a Carmel Bank

News Release: INDIANAPOLIS - Gary Tinsley, 47, of Indianapolis, was sentenced to 25 years in federal prison after being found guilty following a jury trial for armed bank robbery, brandishing a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence, possession with intent to distribute marijuana, possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, carrying a firearm during and in relation to a drug trafficking crime, and unlawful possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.


Environmental Protection Agency discusses Air Plan Approval; Kentucky; Fugitive Emissions Rule on March 8

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page proposed rule on March 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a three page notice on March 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Joint Departments of State and Homeland Security Roundtable Affirms U.S. Commitment to Accountability for Transnational Repression

News Release: Today, Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya and Under Secretary of Homeland Security for Strategy, Policy, and Plans Robert Silvers co-hosted a roundtable discussion with members of U.S. and other diaspora communities who have been targeted by transnational ...


Proposed Revocation of Colored Federal Airway Green 18 (G-18); Point Lay, AK discussed on March 8 by Transportation Department

The US Transportation Department published a two page proposed rule on March 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


TSA and Eppley Airfield in Omaha (OMA) prepared for spring break travel with new technologies as an increase in passengers is expected

Release: OMAHA, NE - The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and Eppley Airfield (OMA) officials are prepared for the expected increase in travel volume as people plan their spring break getaways from late February through April. TSA continues to put into place additional technology upgrades across airport...


Notice published by Energy Department on March 8

The US Energy Department published a two page notice on March 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Importer of Controlled Substances Application: Siegfried USA, LLC discussed on March 8 by Justice Department

The US Justice Department published a two page notice on March 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Notice published by Environmental Protection Agency on March 8

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a three page notice on March 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Former Canadian Government Employee Extradited to the United States to Face Charges for Dozens of Ransomware Attacks Resulting in the Payment of Tens of Millions of Dollars in Ransoms

News Release: Former Canadian Government Employee Extradited to the United States to Face Charges for Dozens of Ransomware Attacks Resulting in the Payment of Tens of Millions of Dollars in Ransoms.


U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo Statement on “Ensuring the Responsible Development of Digital Assets” Executive Order

News Release: Today, following President Biden’s signing of an Executive Order on “Ensuring the Responsible Development of Digital Assets” that establishes a Federal government-wide approach to the development of the digital assets industry, Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo issued the following statement: “President ...


Trails Center to close Sunday for cleaning

News Release: CASPER, Wyo. - The National Historic Trails Interpretive Center in Casper will temporarily close Sunday, March 13 for scheduled cleaning and will reopen the following day.


Member of "Boogaloo Bois" Sentenced to Prison for Conspiring to Provide Material Support to Hamas

News Release: MINNEAPOLIS - Michael Robert Solomon, 31, of New Brighton, was sentenced today to 36 months in prison followed by five years of supervised release for conspiring to provide material support and resources, to Hamas, a designated foreign terrorist organization, for use against Israeli and U.S. military personnel overseas.


Volunteers Needed at Petersburg National Battlefield for “Park Day”

News Release: On Saturday, April 9, Petersburg National Battlefield will participate in the Civil War Trust’s annual Park Day. People interested in registering as a volunteer to help maintain the site where the longest event of the Civil War occurred can contact Volunteer Coordinator Ann Blumenschine at (804) 732-3531...