News published on Federal Newswire in May 2022

News from May 2022


Ulster County Man Sentenced for Child Pornography Convictions

Ulster County Man Sentenced for Child Pornography Convictions


News Release: MARTINSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA - Jaime Renee Coddington, of Falling Waters, West Virginia, was sentenced today to 21 months of incarceration for her role in a drug distribution operation, United States Attorney William Ihlenfeld announced.


Hartford Man Sentenced to 27 Years in Federal Prison for Producing Child Pornography

Hartford Man Sentenced to 27 Years in Federal Prison for Producing Child Pornography


Las Cruces man pleads guilty to production of child pornography

Las Cruces man pleads guilty to production of child pornography


Biden Administration Launches $2.5 Billion Fund to Modernize and Expand Capacity of America’s Power Grid

DOE Seeks Feedback on President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Investments to Upgrade and Build New Transmission Lines to Deliver Affordable Clean Energy


Biden Administration Launches Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s $505 Million Initiative to Boost Deployment and Cut Costs of Increase Long Duration Energy Storage

DOE Seeks Public Input on a New Initiative to Enable the Widespread Availability of More Clean, Affordable, and Reliable Power


Diets High in Fiber Associated with Less Antibiotic Resistance in Gut Bacteria

Healthy adults who eat a diverse diet with at least 8-10 grams of soluble fiber a day have fewer antibiotic-resistant microbes in their guts, according to a study published by Agricultural Research Service scientists and their colleagues in mBio.


Under Secretary Fernandez’s Travel to South Africa and Zambia

Release: Under Secretary of State Jose W. Fernandez will travel to Cape Town, South Africa, May 9-11, and Lusaka, Zambia, May 12-13, to engage with government officials, business, and members of civil society to support our shared objectives regarding trade and investment, public health and environment programs, and pandemic relief.


Ohio Man Sentenced to 15 Years for Production of Child Pornography

Ohio Man Sentenced to 15 Years for Production of Child Pornography


Rochester Man Arrested On Multiple Child Pornography Charges, Including Production

Rochester Man Arrested On Multiple Child Pornography Charges, Including Production


Maryland man sentenced for firearms charge

News Release: MARTINSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA - Todd Dwayne Mills, Jr., of Hagerstown, Maryland, was sentenced today to three years of probation for a firearms charge, United States Attorney William Ihlenfeld announced.


Release: Coinciding with the 16th meeting of the Counter ISIS Finance Group (CIFG) of the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS, the United States is designating today five individuals participating in an ISIS network of financial facilitators operating across Indonesia, Syria, and Turkey. The United States, Italy,...


Former Allenwood Inmate Sentenced For Possessing A Cellphone In Prison

News Release: WILLIAMSPORT - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that on May 5, 2022, federal inmate John Alexander Townsend, age 41, pleaded guilty before U.S. Magistrate Judge William I. Arbuckle, for possessing a cellphone in prison. Following the guilty plea, U.S.


Commerce FY 2021 Tech Transfer Report Spotlights Laboratory Successes and Milestones

The U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) has released its “Annual Report on Technology Transfer: Approach and Plans, Fiscal Year 2021 Activities and Achievements.”


Learning on the fireline: Fire Tigers of Clemson

The only way to understand the nuances of working a fireline is by being on one.


Promoting Accountability for Human Rights Abuses in Russia and Belarus and Taking Action Against Sanctions Evaders

Since Russian President Vladimir Putin launched his premeditated, unprovoked, unjustified, and brutal war on Ukraine, the ceaseless bombardment of Ukraine’s cities and critical infrastructure by Russia’s forces has created one of the fastest-growing humanitarian crises in decades.


Release of the Finding of No Significant Impact for the Wupatki National Monument Backcountry Management Plan / Environmental Assessment

News Release: Flagstaff, Arizona - The National Park Service is pleased to announce the availability of the Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the Wupatki National Monument Backcountry Management Plan/Environmental Assessment (plan/EA). The plan/EA and FONSI are available for viewing online at the monument’s Planning, Environment & Public Comment page: ;.


EPA Proposes Municipal Stormwater General Permit for the Protection of Communities in Puerto Rico

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed a Clean Water Act (CWA) permit to address polluted stormwater runoff in 73 Puerto Rico communities


EPA, DOE Announce Winners of 2022 ENERGY STAR Awards, including organizations in EPA Region 8 states of Colorado, South Dakota and Utah

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Energy (DOE) are announcing the winners of the 2022 ENERGY STAR Awards, including five organizations in the EPA Region 8 states of Colorado, South Dakota, and Utah.


EPA Recognizes Koch Industries Incorporated as ENERGY STAR Award Winner

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) are announcing the winners of the 2022 ENERGY STAR Awards.