News published on Federal Newswire in May 2022

News from May 2022


25 Indicted in Erie-Based Drug Trafficking Ring

News Release: ERIE, Pa. - Twenty-five people - twenty residents of Erie, Pennsylvania, a resident of Meadville, Pennsylvania, a resident of New Jersey, a resident of Orlando, Florida, and two residentsof Puerto Rico - have been indicted by a federal grand jury in Erie on charges of violating federal narcotics laws, United States Attorney Cindy K. Chung announced today.


DOT-PHMSA offers new grant application process starting May 24

FY 2022 Natural Gas Distribution Infrastructure Safety and Modernization Grant grant opened on May 24.


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


Proposed Larimer County Flood Maps Reflect Changes to Local Flood Risk

Proposed Larimer County Flood Maps Reflect Changes to Local Flood Risk


News Release: Assistant Secretary of State for Consular Affairs Rena Bitter will travel May 23-24 to Chicago, Detroit, and Lansing. In Chicago and Detroit, she will observe U.S. passport facility operations and meet with staff. In Lansing, she will observe operations at the National Passport Information Center and meet with staff.


Proposed Wheatland County Flood Maps Reflect Changes to Local Flood Risk

Proposed Wheatland County Flood Maps Reflect Changes to Local Flood Risk


News Release: CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Today, U.S. District Judge Frank D. Whitney sentenced Timothy Wayne Bates, 51, of Dallas, N.C., to 235 months in prison and five years of supervised release for trafficking methamphetamine, announced Dena J. King, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina.


Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.


FEMA Awards State Of Vermont More Than $11.6 Million For COVID Testing Costs

FEMA Awards State Of Vermont More Than $11.6 Million For COVID Testing Costs


Godfather of Black Stone Gorilla Gang Sentenced to Over 32 Years in Prison

News Release: NEW YORK CITY - Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York and Frank A. Tarentino III, Special Agent in Charge, Drug Enforcement Administration New York Division, announced that Alexander Arguedas, a/k/a “Reckless," was sentenced today to 32 years and 6 months in...


US Department of Labor recovers $11K for worker fired illegally for using federally protected medical leave by Los Angeles meat, poultry provider

US Department of Labor recovers $11K for worker fired illegally for using federally protected medical leave by Los Angeles meat, poultry provider



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


US Department of Labor obtains consent judgment directing Baltimore company, owner to restore $148K to 401(k) plan

US Department of Labor obtains consent judgment directing Baltimore company, owner to restore $148K to 401(k) plan


US Department of Labor releases Final Rule on changes for the 2022 Form 5500 Series Annual Return/Report

US Department of Labor releases Final Rule on changes for the 2022 Form 5500 Series Annual Return/Report


After Passing House, Peters and Johnson Legislation to Help Secure Federal Information Technology Supply Chains Against Security Threats Heads to President to be Signed into law

After Passing House, Peters and Johnson Legislation to Help Secure Federal Information Technology Supply Chains Against Security Threats Heads to President to be Signed into law


Peters & Braun Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Bolster Transparency and Accountability for Federal Agency Performance Goals

Peters & Braun Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Bolster Transparency and Accountability for Federal Agency Performance Goals



News Release: Klamath Falls, Ore. - The Bureau of Land Management’s Lakeview District is announcing the opening of the Gerber and Topsy campgrounds in time for the Memorial Day weekend.


US Department of Labor announces availability of $10.5M in state grant funding to support mine safety, health training, education

US Department of Labor announces availability of $10.5M in state grant funding to support mine safety, health training, education