News published on Federal Newswire in March 2022

News from March 2022


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


News Release: Through False Representations, BARKSDALE’s Company Ormeus Global Raised at Least $70 Million From More Than 8,000 Investors Around the World.


Under Secretary Fernandez’s Travel to Houston for CERAWeek

News Release: On March 7-8, 2022, Under Secretary for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jose W. Fernandez will travel to Houston, Texas, for CERAWeek 2022 to engage local stakeholders and foreign government officials on global issues, including supply chains, energy security, and building the clean energy ...



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


Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas Before Their Meeting

Release: PRIME MINISTER KALLAS: Okay. So welcome. It is my great, great honor to welcome you to Estonia. I’ve been a great admirer of all of your work. I have quoted you many times over these weeks (inaudible). I think you’ve made very, very important points.


News Release: Miami, Florida - Two former senior Venezuelan prosecutors have been charged with money laundering for their receipt of bribes in exchange for agreeing not to pursue criminal charges against certain individuals in Venezuela.


News Release: WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA - Jontue Coleman, of Cleveland, Ohio, has admitted to his involvement in a drug trafficking conspiracy, United States Attorney William Ihlenfeld announced.


News Release: GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA - Eugene A. Light, 74, of Bronson, Florida, was sentenced to seven years in federal prison for receipt of child pornography after pleading guilty on Jan. 18, 2022. The sentence was announced by Jason R. Coody, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida.


South Florida Sex Trafficker Sentenced to 25 Years’ Imprisonment

News Release: Miami, Florida - A Miami man who forced a woman and a 16-year-old girl into selling themselves for sex was sentenced today in Miami, Florida to 25 years’ imprisonment.


News Release: LAREDO, Texas - A 52-year-old legal permanent resident of North Carolina has been charged with human smuggling, announced U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery.



News Release: KANSAS CITY, Mo. - A Kansas City, Missouri, man was sentenced in federal court today for illegally possessing the firearm he accidentally fired in a fatal shooting at the Kansas City Zoo.


What did Environmental Protection Agency publish on March 7?

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


US Department of Labor recovers $39K in back wages, damages for 19 workers under federal contract at FAA facility in Pensacola

News Release: PENSACOLA, FL - A commercial cleaning contractor shortchanged 19 workers at a Federal Aviation Administration worksite in Pensacola by failing to combine hours worked at different job sites and not paying prevailing wages and benefits required on federally funded contracts, the U.S. Department of Labor has found.


USDA-NRCS offers new grant application process starting March 8

New York State Annual FY22 NFO for Contribution Agreements grant opened on March 8.


Abingdon Man Pleads Guilty to Bankruptcy Fraud

News Release: ABINGDON, Va. - An Abingdon man, who concealed bank accounts from a federal bankruptcy court during his Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings, pleaded guilty last week to one count of bankruptcy fraud.


Transportation Department discusses Seaway Regulations and Rules: Periodic Update, Various Categories on March 7

The US Transportation Department published a three page rule on March 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Former Tennessee State Representative Charged With Honest Services Wire Fraud

News Release: Charges Followed by Guilty Plea. NASHVILLE - Former Tennessee State Representative Robin Smith, 58, of Hixson, Tennessee, pleaded guilty today to a single count of honest services wire fraud, following charges filed on Friday, announced U.S. Attorney Mark H. Wildasin for the Middle District of Tennessee.


West Valley Prepares Roadway for Flow of Trucks in Main Plant Demolition

News Release: WEST VALLEY, N.Y. - EM crews replaced a large culvert along a road at the West Valley Demonstration Project (WVDP ) where heavy equipment will transport waste containers during the teardown of the Main Plant Process Building. Starting demolition of that facility is an EM 2022 priority.