News published on Federal Newswire in May 2022

News from May 2022


Justice Department publishes 18 notices in week ending May 28

There were 18 notices published by the Justice Department in week ending May 28, according to the Federal Register.


News Release: Rimrock, AZ -Montezuma Well, a detached unit of Montezuma Castle National Monument will be conducting guided nature walks starting June 4 at 9 a.m. and continuing every Saturday throughout the month of June. Walks are free to attend.



Forest Service chief: Burn pause due to 'current extreme wildfire risk'

Prescribed burns on National Forest Service lands have been paused for 90 days because of the high possibility of uncontrolled wildfires.


Deceased Male Located In Avalanche Debris Other Two Individuals Rescued

News Release: At approximately 5:15 p.m. tonight a deceased male was located by searchers who were using a RECCO device and probing in avalanche debris. The recovery operation will be delayed due to winter weather conditions. The ages and hometowns of the three individuals are being withheld until family members are notified.


Public notices: State Department publishes 13 in week ending May 28

There were 13 notices published by the State Department in week ending May 28, according to the Federal Register.


“Nomination of Lisa M. Gomez (Executive Calendar)” published by the Congressional Record  on May 25

“Nomination of Lisa M. Gomez (Executive Calendar)“ was published in the Senate section on pages S2693-S2694 on May 25


News Release: Louisville, KY - After a week-long trial, a federal jury sitting in Louisville, Kentucky, convicted John F. Johnson, also known as Grand Master Jay, on both counts of an indictment that charged him with assaulting a federal task force officer and brandishing a firearm in relation to a crime of violence.


Laurel: 'It's a race to figure out how' climate change affects marine species in Alaska

A National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration scientist recently explained how examining Pacific cod raised in a controlled setting can help determine how climate change may impact the species.


Salazar: Georgia Department of Public Health must reinstate, pay back taxes to employee denied 'rights to the FMLA and other protections'

The Georgia Department of Public Health, on the heels of a federal investigation, reinstated an employee wrongly disciplined and fired for absences that were protected law.


Vilsack: States, formula manufacturers must 'work together to maximize access to infant formula for WIC participants'

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is encouraging state agencies and baby formula manufacturers to consider measures to increase flexibility amid the agency’s effort to get more formula to families in need.


Granholm: DOE $40 million investment in underrepresented groups will help ‘future scientists to unlock the climate solutions’

Groups that have been historically underrepresented in the areas of science, technology, engineering and math have been provided $40 million through the U.S. Department of Energy for research opportunities.


Sams: New grant funds will 'advance community-led conservation and outdoor recreation in under-resourced urban neighborhoods'

The National Park Service, in conjunction with the Environmental Protection Agency and Groundwork USA, announced the first recipients of the Groundwork Land Use Innovation grants.


Political-Military Affairs: U.S. helps 'Tajikstan destroy 6,840 landmines along Tajik-Afghan border'

A demining machine donated to Tajikistan in 2012 has helped destroy thousands of landmines along the country’s border with Afghanistan.


Young: New Hampshire man 'has been held responsible for his criminal conduct' after five robberies

A New Hampshire man has been sentenced to 70 months in federal prison for crimes in conjunction with five robberies.


Week ending May 28: 18 notices published by Labor Department

There were 18 notices published by the Labor Department in week ending May 28, according to the Federal Register.


News Release: The United States remains concerned about the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet and her team’s visit to the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and PRC efforts to restrict and manipulate her visit. While we continue to raise our concerns about China’s human rights abuses directly with ...


There were 20 notices published by the Homeland Security Department in week ending May 28, according to the Federal Register.


News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry today regarding the situation in Yemen and the importance of flights between Sana’a and Cairo. The Secretary thanked the Government of Egypt for approving these ...


Azerbaijan’s National Day

News Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I wish the people of Azerbaijan a happy Independence Day.


There were 39 notices published by the Commerce Department in week ending May 28, according to the Federal Register.