News published on Federal Newswire in May 2022

News from May 2022


What did Transportation Department publish on May 10?

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


Dave Roemer Selected as Superintendent  of Glacier National Park

News Release: WEST GLACIER, Mont. [May 11, 2022] - National Park Service (NPS) Regional Director Mike Reynolds announced the selection of David (Dave) Roemer as superintendent of Glacier National Park. In this position, he will provide oversight of the staff and resources needed to manage the over one million acres that make up the park. Roemer will begin working at Glacier in early July.


Crapo Statement on Persistently High Inflation

News Release: Washington, D.C--U.S. Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) issued the following statement after the Consumer Price Index (CPI) release showed inflation holding high at 8.3 percent year over year in April.


News Release: Gunnison, Colo. - The Elk Creek Visitor Center re-opens at 8:00 a.m. on Monday May 16, 2022. Major renovations to this historic building began in fall of 2020. A complete rehabilitation of the interior spaces now provides greater accessibility, installation of an elevator, restroom remodeling, and upgrades to the landscaping and parking areas. The summer hours of operations will be 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. seven days a week with a closure for lunch from 12:00 p.m, to 1:00 p.m.


Local man on federal supervised release sentenced to 13 years in prison for new drug, gun crimes

News Release: COLUMBUS, Ohio - A local man previously convicted by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for federal narcotics crimes was sentenced in U.S. District Court to 156 months in prison for committing new narcotics and firearms crimes while on supervised release.


Postal Manager And Employee Arrested, Charged With Using The Mail To Distribute Cocaine And Marijuana

Postal Manager And Employee Arrested, Charged With Using The Mail To Distribute Cocaine And Marijuana


Two Albuquerque men arraigned on charges relating to the killing of a federal witness

Two Albuquerque men arraigned on charges relating to the killing of a federal witness


Telfair County drug trafficker sentenced to federal prison

News Release: BRUNSWICK, GA: The supplier to a Telfair County drug trafficking ring was sentenced to more than 14 years in prison for his role in distributing methamphetamine and other illegal drugs in south Georgia.


Department of Energy Announces $6 Million for Research on Nuclear Data Benefitting Nuclear Science and Applications

Projects span experimental and theoretical approaches to obtaining new data and reducing uncertainty in existing data


Secretary Antony J. Blinken Opening Remarks Before the Senate Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs

Mr. Chairman, thank you very, very much. To you, to Chairman Leahy, Ranking Member Graham, I’m grateful for this opportunity to talk about the administration’s proposed budget for the State Department.


U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $1.6 Million to Boost Business and Job Growth in Goldsby, Oklahoma

Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $1.6 million grant to the town of Goldsby, Oklahoma, to build a wastewater infrastructure system.


U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $1.1 Million in CARES Act Recovery Assistance to Capitalize Revolving Loan Fund to Support Small Businesses in Southeast Texas

Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $1.1 million CARES Act Recovery Assistance grant to the Gulf Coast Economic Development District, Inc., Houston, Texas, to capitalize and administer a revolving loan fund.


USDA Confirms Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Oregon and Washington

The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a non-commercial, backyard flock (non-poultry) in Linn County, Oregon


The Secretary’s Meeting with Ukrainian Prime Minister Shmyhal

The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price:Secretary of State Antony J.


Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Meeting with NATO Deputy Secretary General Geoană and European External Action Service (EEAS) Secretary General Stefano Sannino

Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman met jointly today in Brussels with NATO Deputy Secretary General Mircea Geoană and EEAS Secretary General Stefano Sannino.


Rhode Island U.S. Attorney Cunha Recognizes National Police Week

News Release: PROVIDENCE - In honor of National Police Week, United States Attorney Zachary A. Cunha joins Rhode Islanders across the state in recognition of the service and sacrifice of federal, state, and local law enforcement. This year, the week is observed Wednesday, May 11 through Tuesday, May 17, 2022.


Fugitive Deported to the United States for Sentencing After More Than 21 Years; Fled in 2000 After Being Convicted on Tax Charges

Fugitive Deported to the United States for Sentencing After More Than 21 Years; Fled in 2000 After Being Convicted on Tax Charges


News Release: BOSTON - A Bronx, N.Y., man was sentenced today in federal court in Boston for his role in a fentanyl trafficking conspiracy.


Jamaican National Extradited in Connection with Fraudulent Lottery Scheme that Targeted Elderly Victims in United States

News Release: A resident of Montego Bay, Jamaica, was extradited to the United States and made his initial appearance in Miami federal court on charges relating to his participation in a bogus lottery scheme that targeted elderly victims in the United States.


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