News published on Federal Newswire in May 2022

News from May 2022


Florida Man Sentenced to Prison for Traveling to Sexually Abuse Minors

Florida Man Sentenced to Prison for Traveling to Sexually Abuse Minors


Former school aid sentenced to federal prison for child pornography charge

Former school aid sentenced to federal prison for child pornography charge


EM Safely Tears Down High Risk Building, Reactor at LLNL

EM partnered with Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) and the U.S.


USDA urges handwashing and food-handling safety measures during summer vacations

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is encouraging families and individuals to be safe during their summer vacations and have issued a news release that prioritizes the value of proper handwashing during the practice of safe food handling.


Emergency Services Organizations Receive $90,000 in Donations From West Valley

EM and cleanup contractor CH2M HILL BWXT West Valley (CHBWV) joined the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) to give $90,000 in donations to Mercy Flight,


Shaw: FBI 'should not be used as a political tool' as Michael Sussmann trial begins

A jury was selected for the Michael Sussmann trial, facilitated by the investigation of Special Counsel John Durham who will helm the trial that will continue for the next few weeks.


There are four releases scheduled to be published on May 23.


News Release: HUNTINGTON, W.Va. - A Detroit man pleaded guilty to the distribution of a quantity of fentanyl.


Biden Administration Launches $3.5 Billion Program to Capture Carbon Pollution from the Air

Release: DOE Announces Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Effort to Establish Regional Direct Air Capture Hubs for Large-Scale CO2 Removal


News Release: MOOSE, WY- Local residents and visitors to Grand Teton National Park are reminded to do their part to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species (AIS) and have their watercraft inspected before launching on park waters. Those who recreate on park waters have a responsibility to drain, clean, and dry their vessel, as well as check fishing gear before launching in the park.


News Release: Physician Assistant Convicted of Distributing Over 1.2 Million Opioid Pills.


Federal Reserve Board finalizes rule that governs funds transfers over the Federal Reserve Banks' FedNow Service

News Release: The Federal Reserve Board on Thursday finalized a rule that governs funds transfers over the Federal Reserve Banks' FedNow℠ Service. The final rule is substantially similar to the proposal from last year, with a few clarifications in response to comments.


Gary Man Sentenced to 36 Months in Prison

News Release: For Firearm Charge. HAMMOND- Raheri Boyd, 45 years old, of Gary, Indiana, was sentenced by United States District Court Judge Philip P. Simon, on his plea of guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm, announced United States Attorney Clifford D. Johnson. Boyd was sentenced to 36 months in prison...


Bergen County Man Charged for Participating in Multimillion-Dollar Counterfeit Trafficking Conspiracy

News Release: NEWARK, N.J. - A Bergen County, New Jersey, man was arrested today on charges of participating in a multimillion-dollar conspiracy to traffic counterfeit computer networking devices, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.


NOAA requests proposals for design and construction of new ocean survey ships

News Release: NOAA is seeking proposals from U.S. shipbuilders for the design and construction of new ships for the agency. The new vessels will primarily support NOAA’s coastal, continental shelf and deep ocean data collection requirements.


News Release: ATLANTA - Julius Stoudemire and Jennifer Deramus have each been sentenced after their convictions for attempting to smuggle methamphetamine into United States Penitentiary Atlanta (“USP Atlanta"), a federal prison.


Proposed rule published by Commerce Department on May 19

The US Commerce Department published a three page proposed rule on May 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Advisory Commission announces Keweenaw Heritage Grant awards

News Release: The Keweenaw National Historical Park Advisory Commission is pleased to announce that this year’s Keweenaw Heritage Grant program has awarded $124,902 in funding for various historic preservation, interpretation, education, and curatorial projects covering an area stretching from Eagle Harbor to the Porcupine Mountains.


News Release: National Park Service to Commemorate Memorial Day at Fort Harrison National Cemetery.


News Release: WASHINGTON - The Department of Justice, together with the Chambers County Board of Education and private plaintiffs represented by the NAACP Legal Defense Fund, filed a proposed consent order designed to provide equal educational opportunities for all students and allow the district to fulfill its obligations...