News published on Federal Newswire in March 2022

News from March 2022


News Release: BOSTON - A member of the Massachusetts Almighty Latin King and Queen Nation (Latin Kings) was sentenced today on racketeering charges.


Former Charlotte Attorney Is Sentenced To 10 Years For Online Enticement Of A Minor

News Release: CHARLOTTE, N.C. - A former Charlotte attorney was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Max O. Cogburn Jr. to 10 years in prison for the online enticement of a minor, announced Dena J. King, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina. Joshua Michael Reed, 32, was also ordered to register as a sex offender and to serve the rest of his life under court supervision after he is released from prison.


USDA-FAS-GP-10619 offers new grant application process starting March 8

International Agricultural Education Fellowship Program, Northern Triangle grant opened on March 8.



News Release: KANSAS CITY, Mo. - A Kansas City, Missouri, man was sentenced in federal court today for robbing a family at gunpoint in their home.


Virginia Woman Sentenced for Coercing and Enticing Minor

News Release: TUCSON, Ariz. - Last week, Sara Belen Coltz, 38, of Norfolk, Virginia was sentenced by U.S. District Judge John C. Hinderaker to 120 months in prison, followed by a lifetime term of supervised release. Coltz previously pleaded guilty to coercion and enticement of a minor. After she is released from prison, Coltz will be required to register as a sexual offender.


Joint statement on the Republic of Korea’s partnership on export controls for Russia

The Republic of Korea’s Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy Moon, Sung Wook and Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo are pleased to announce the formal addition of the Republic of Korea to the growing global coalition of nations that are standing against Russian aggression by implementing stringent export control policies.


Ahead of Final Senate Vote, Portman Delivers Remarks on Senate Floor Urging Colleagues to Support Postal Service Reform Act

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Today on the Senate floor, U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH), Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, delivered remarks ahead of the final Senate vote urging his Senate colleagues to support the bipartisan Postal Service Reform Act. The legislation...


Commerce Department discusses Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Atlantic Bluefin Tuna and North Atlantic Albacore Quotas on March 7

The US Commerce Department published an eight page proposed rule on March 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Commerce Department discusses Civil Nuclear Trade Advisory Committee; Meeting on March 7

The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on March 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


DOE projects zero emissions medium- and heavy-duty electric trucks will be cheaper than diesel-powered trucks by 2035

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today released a study showing that by 2030, nearly half of medium- and heavy-duty trucks will be cheaper to buy, operate, and maintain as zero emissions vehicles than traditional diesel-powered combustion engine vehicles.


API supports the country's efforts to 'unwind' its dependence on Russian oil

Mike Sommers, CEO of American Petroleum Institute, issued a statement March 8 condemning the Russian invasion of Ukraine and supporting measures taken to divest American dependence on Russian oil.


News Release: QUESTION: We go now to Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who’s in Moldova this morning. Mr. Secretary, good morning to you.


Steel Propane Cylinders From Thailand: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2018-2020 discussed on March 7 by Commerce Department

The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on March 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Release: The following is the text of a joint statement by the Governments of Morocco and the United States of America.


Senate Passes Portman, Peters Historic, Bipartisan Postal Service Reform Act

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - This evening the Senate passed the historic, bipartisan Postal Service Reform Act led by U.S. Senators Rob Portman (R-OH) and Gary Peters (D-MI), Ranking Member and Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, to set the United States Postal Service on a more...


'It's going to take all of us': EPA applauds Dell, LG and other electronics industry leaders for recycling achievements

Texas-based Dell Technologies and New Jersey-headquartered LG Electronics USA lead the pack of winners of this year's U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Sustainable Materials Management (SMM) Electronics Challenge awards


News Release: HUNTINGTON, W.Va. - A Poca man pleaded guilty today to transportation of child pornography.


News Release: Miami, Florida - On Feb. 24, 2022, U.S. District Judge Aileen M. Cannon sentenced Javon Travis Thomas, 32, of Fort Pierce, to 46 months in federal prison for his possession of a firearm and ammunition by a convicted felon.


Former law enforcement officer admits to allowing contraband into country

News Release: LAREDO, Texas - A 41-year-old Laredo resident has entered a guilty plea for his role in a conspiracy to smuggle goods into the United States, announced U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery.