News published on Federal Newswire in May 2022

News from May 2022


The US Energy Department published a one page notice on May 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: Birmingham, AL - The Alabama fugitives who have been on the run since April 29 were apprehended Monday in Evansville, Indiana, following a brief vehicle pursuit that ended in a crash.


News Release: CHARLESTON, W.Va. - A Georgia man pleaded guilty today to conspiracy to distribute 500 or more grams of methamphetamine as part of a drug trafficking organization (DTO) responsible for distributing large quantities of methamphetamine in Kanawha County.


Bureau of Land Management seeks public comment on the Little Fish Lake Herd Management Area Wild Horse Gather Plan Environmental Assessment

News Release: The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Tonopah Field Office is announcing the availability of a draft Environmental Assessment (EA) to address potential environmental consequences associated with excess wild horses within and outside of the Little Fish Lake Herd Management Area (HMA) located in Nye County. The preliminary 10-year Wild Horse Gather EA will be available for public review from May 11 to June 10.


News Release: Assistant Secretary of State for Population, Refugees, and Migration Julieta Valls Noyes will visit the National Conference Center (NCC) in Leesburg, Virginia, on May 11. At the NCC, Assistant Secretary Noyes will welcome newly arrived Afghans to the United States and meet with staff and volunteers working to facilitate a smooth transition as they resettle into their new communities across the United States.


Former South Burlington Resident Sentenced to 20 Years for Production of Child Sexual Abuse Materials

News Release: The Office of the United States Attorney for the District of Vermont stated Cory Johnson, formerly of South Burlington, Vermont, was sentenced today by Chief United States District Court Judge Geoffrey W. Crawford to 20 years of imprisonment with 15 years of supervised release to follow for producing...


The US State Department published a one page notice on May 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


New Orleans Man Pleads Guilty for Role in Nationwide Prostitution Enterprise That Involved Incapacitating and Stealing from Victims

News Release: NEW ORLEANS - U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that RANDY JONAL SCHENCK (a/k/a RuRu, a/k/a “Shaq"), age 41, a resident of New Orleans, Louisiana and Downey, California, pleaded guilty on May10, 2022 before United States District Judge Barry W. Ashe to Counts 1 and 7 of a pending indictment, charging...


Safety Zones; Recurring Events in Captain of the Port Duluth-LaPointe Fireworks discussed on May 10 by Homeland Security Department

The US Homeland Security Department published a two page rule on May 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page notice on May 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a two page notice on May 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: ROANOKE, Va. - A Goodview, Virginia man who was involved in a fatal shooting at an Eastern Avenue drug house in the City of Roanoke was sentenced today to 26 Years in federal prison for his role in a drug distribution conspiracy and discharging a firearm.


The US Transportation Department published a three page notice on May 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Kenai Fjords National Park Closes Exit Glacier Developed Area to Snowmachine Use

News Release: Due to recent warm temperatures and snow melt, Kenai Fjords National Park has closed the Exit Glacier Developed Area to snowmachine use. This closure includes the road to Exit Glacier within the park boundary, parking areas, the designated route through the campground to Exit Creek, and within Exit Creek.


News Release: Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced today the conviction of CHRISTIAN PABON, a/k/a “Banga," of racketeering conspiracy and murder in aid of racketeering. A unanimous jury convicted PABON of every count presented to the jury after a one-week trial before U.S. District Judge Sidney H. Stein.


U.S. Attorney’s Office in EDVA Commemorates National Police Week

News Release: ALEXANDRIA, Va. - In honor of National Police Week, U.S. Attorney Jessica D. Aber will recognize the service and sacrifice of federal, state, local, and Tribal law enforcement. This year, the week is observed Wednesday, May 11 through Tuesday, May 17, 2022.


Homeland Security Department discusses Changes in Flood Hazard Determinations on May 10

The US Homeland Security Department published a five page notice on May 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Andersonville National Historic Site Hosting In-Person  Memorial Day Weekend Events After Two Year Hiatus

News Release: Andersonville, GA -Andersonville National Historic Site will commemorate Memorial Day beginning on Saturday, May 28 and concluding on Monday, May 30, 2022. Lt. Col. James Wolfe, USAF (ret.), commander of the American Legion Post #3, in Americus, Georgia, will serve as keynote speaker at the Memorial Day Observance Ceremony.


U.S.-Thailand Strategic and Defense Dialogue

News Release: Senior delegations representing the United States and Thailand met on May 9 and 10 for the first joint U.S.-Thailand Strategic and Defense Dialogue. Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Daniel J. Kritenbrink and Assistant Secretary of Defense for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs ...


E&C Announces Budget Hearing with Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan

News Release: Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) and Environment and Climate Change Subcommittee Chairman Paul Tonko (D-NY) announced today that the Environment and Climate Change Subcommittee will hold a hearing on Tuesday, May 17, at 10:15 a.m. (EDT) in the John D. Dingell Room, 2123...