News from March 2022
By State Newswire | Mar 2, 2022
Release: The United States and the Republic of Korea (ROK) are standing shoulder-to-shoulder in support of Ukraine by responding to Russia’s premeditated, unprovoked, and unjustified attack. The ROK’s announcement of economic actions against Russia will help defend the freedom, territorial integrity, and sovereignty...
By State Newswire | Mar 2, 2022
News Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken participated today with the Bahraini Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid al-Zayani, in the virtual opening of the second U.S.-Bahrain Strategic Dialogue. Throughout the week, U.S. and Bahraini ...
By Tamara Browning | Mar 2, 2022
A total of $130 million in supplemental American Rescue Plan Act funding will help local and regional food producers sell to institutions such as universities, hospitals and governmental settings.
By Press release submission | Mar 2, 2022
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released its 2020 Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) National Analysis today, which shows that companies that manage chemicals continue to make progress in preventing pollution and reducing chemical releases into the environment.
By Press release submission | Mar 2, 2022
The report shows continued reductions in toxic chemical releases in EPA Region 7, and that total releases of TRI chemicals nationwide decreased by 10% from 2019 to 2020.
By Press release submission | Mar 2, 2022
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its 2020 Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) National Analysis, which shows that companies that manage chemicals continue to make progress in preventing pollution and reducing chemical releases into the environment.
By Press release submission | Mar 2, 2022
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a proposal to formally redesignate the Indiana portion of the Chicago area to attainment of the 2008 National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) for ground-level ozone.
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 2, 2022
News Release: PITTSBURGH, PA -- A former resident of Plantation, Florida, has been sentenced in federal court to a total term of 178 months imprisonment and 5 years of supervised release on her convictions for violating money laundering and narcotics laws, United States Attorney Cindy K. Chung announced today.
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 2, 2022
The US Homeland Security Department published a three page rule on March 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By Interior Newswire | Mar 2, 2022
News Release: CASPER, Wyo. - Through mid-April, the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center is featuring a temporary exhibit curated by student volunteers showcasing their reenacted journey across the historic trails of Wyoming.
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 2, 2022
News Release: United States Attorney Richard G. Frohling of the Eastern District of Wisconsin joined the United States Department of Justice in announcing that it has awarded $150,000 to the Wisconsin Department of Justice for law enforcement agencies in the state for their immediate emergency response and subsequent investigation and prosecution of the Waukesha parade attack that occurred on Nov. 21, 2021.
By Commerce Newswire | Mar 2, 2022
News Release: The U.S. Census Bureau today announced the beginning of data collection for phase 3.4 of the experimental Household Pulse Survey (HPS). Phase 3.4 includes a new question on receipt/intention to receive a COVID-19 vaccine booster; modifications to questions relating to children’s vaccinations that expand...
By State Newswire | Mar 2, 2022
Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 2, 2022
News Release: ALEXANDRIA, Va. - A Los Angeles man was sentenced today to 14 years in prison for leading a conspiracy involving the distribution of wholesale quantities of synthetic cannabinoids-commonly known as “spice" or “K2"-and laundering millions of dollars in the proceeds of the sale of that spice.
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 2, 2022
News Release: The Team’s Focus Will Include Consumer Threats to Older Adults, Children, and Other Potentially Vulnerable Residents in the Eastern District of New York and Nationwide.
By Interior Newswire | Mar 2, 2022
News Release: BUSHKILL, PA- Motorists can expect River Road within Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area to be closed on several evenings over the next 6 weeks to protect breeding amphibians. The trigger for the road closures will be forecasts calling for evening rain with mild temperatures. Since the amphibians are active principally at night and have completed their treks by dawn, the road will be closed at approximately 6:00 pm and will remain closed until approximately 6:30 am.
By Press release submission | Mar 2, 2022
“People in Door County are breathing cleaner, healthier air due to EPA’s partnership with the state,” said EPA Region 5 Administrator Debra Shore. “Reducing ozone pollution in the air is especially helpful for vulnerable populations.”
By US DOT Newswire | Mar 2, 2022
The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on March 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By Fed Newswire | Mar 2, 2022
The US Federal Reserve System published a two page notice on March 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By Commerce Newswire | Mar 2, 2022
News Release: Washington, D.C. - Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader for Consumer Protection and Commerce Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) delivered opening remarks at today’s hearing on holding Big Tech accountable.
