News published on Federal Newswire in May 2022

News from May 2022


News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C.-The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM) today announced an additional Notice of Sale of up to 40.1 million barrels of crude oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR). This Notice of Sale is part of President Biden’s announcement...


Northern Virginia Resident Settles Allegations of Fraudulently Obtaining Paycheck Protection Program Loans

News Release: ALEXANDRIA, Va. - Latifa Brooks, a resident of McLean, has agreed to pay $107,347 to settle a civil fraud case alleging that she fraudulently applied for and received two Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans and subsequently fraudulently obtained forgiveness on both loans.


Jerome H. Powell sworn in for second term as Chair of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System

News Release: Jerome H. Powell on Monday took the oath of office for his second term as Chair of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. Chair Powell's oath was administered by Vice Chair Lael Brainard in the press briefing room of the Board's Martin building.


News Release: KANSAS CITY, Mo. - A Sugar Creek, Mo., man has been indicted by a federal grand jury for stealing 36 firearms in the burglary of a Lone Jack, Mo., gun store.


News Release: MOAB, Utah - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Moab Field Office is seeking public input on proposals to better manage camping in three areas. These proposals are designed to make dispersed camping more sustainable in high-use areas, while reducing user conflicts and protecting cultural and natural...


History Highlight: APHIS Launches AgDiscovery Program for Students

Release: Designed to help middle and high school students learn about careers in plant and animal science, wildlife management, and agribusiness, the AgDiscovery summer outreach program began in 2002 with 12 students. It started as a collaboration between APHIS and Alcorn State University in Mississippi, based ...


Maryland Man Arrested for Assaulting Law Enforcement Officers During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach

News Release: Defendant Also Accused of Assaulting Member of the Media.


Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by MidWestOne Financial Group, Inc.

News Release: The Federal Reserve Board on Monday announced its approval of the application by MidWestOne Financial Group, Inc., Iowa City, Iowa, to merge with Iowa First Bancshares Corp., and thereby indirectly acquire First National Bank of Muscatine, both of Muscatine, Iowa, and First National Bank in Fairfield, Fairfield, Iowa.


The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on May 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Transportation Department discusses Airworthiness Directives; Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Helicopters on May 23

The US Transportation Department published a five page rule on May 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Kyriazis:Loss of world's smallest porpoise 'would be the result of our human choices'

A new genetic research study published May 5 in Science showed that the world’s smallest porpoise was in danger of extinction.


News Release: ALBANY, NEW YORK - Kent Tucker, age 25, of Gloversville, New York, was sentenced today to 84 months in prison for possessing and intending to distribute methamphetamine and cocaine base, and possessing a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking.


USDA Designates Two Hawaii Counties as Primary Natural Disaster Areas

News Release: This Secretarial natural disaster designation allows the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters through emergency loans. Emergency loans can be used to meet various recovery needs including...


Commerce Department discusses New England Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting on May 23

The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on May 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Energy Department discusses Combined Notice of Filings #1 on May 23

The US Energy Department published a two page notice on May 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


DOS-RWA grant application closes on July 25

Ambassador's Special Self-Help Fund (ASSHF) grant opened on May 24.


News Release: MANTEO, N.C. - From May 24-June 22, 2022, Cape Hatteras National Seashore (Seashore) invites public input on two separate projects at and near the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse. A public meeting to discuss both projects is scheduled for 5:30-6:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 2 at the Fessenden Center Annex, 47013...


2021 Annual Survey of Public Employment & Payroll Now Available

2021 Annual Survey of Public Employment & Payroll Now Available


Great Meadows Marsh Project is Restoring Salt Marsh Habitat and Building Resilience in Coastal Connecticut

Restoration of nearly 40 acres of salt marsh and other coastal habitats will help Great Meadows Marsh in Long Island Sound respond to sea level rise.


The US State Department published a one page notice on May 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.