News published on Federal Newswire in May 2022

News from May 2022


News Release: BOSTON - A Providence man was sentenced yesterday in federal court in Worcester in connection with drug trafficking activities involving fentanyl and heroin.


There were 70 notices published by the Environmental Protection Agency in April, according to the Federal Register.


Malden Man Indicted on Federal Firearms Offense

News Release: BOSTON - A Malden man has been indicted by a federal grand jury in connection with illegally possessing a firearm.


News Release: Obed Wild & Scenic River is partnering with Morgan County School Food Services and Frozen Head State Park to offer a series of Lunch and Learn programs on Fridays, starting June 17, through July 22.


US Department of Labor renews ‘Star Level’ designation of Acushnet Company, Custom Operations for workplace safety, health achievements

News Release: Participant: Acushnet Company, Custom Operations. New Bedford, Massachusetts. Description: Acushnet Company, Custom Operations employs about 200 workers at the New Bedford site, which produces golf balls and other equipment customized with names, logos and images. Employees at the site develop graphics, ...


What did Transportation Department publish on May 3?

The US Transportation Department published a three page proposed rule on May 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: HARRISBURG - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced today that Sam Duong, age 48, of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, was charged in a criminal information with failing to withhold and pay employment taxes.


Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.


News Release: HOUSTON - A CEO has pleaded guilty to failing to truthfully account for and to pay over withholdings of federal income and FICA taxes from the wages of his employees to the IRS, announced U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery.


The US Energy Department published a two page notice on May 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a two page notice on May 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


There was activity on eight bills related to the Energy and Commerce Committee on May 3.


News Release: The National Park Service (NPS) announces that the visitor center at Camp Nelson National Monument will be open 7-days a week starting on Memorial Day, Monday, May 30, 2022. The building will be open 9:00 am to 5: 00 pm. The grounds remain open sunrise to sunset.


US Department of Labor announces additional partners to deliver employment assistance to transitioning service members, spouses

News Release: WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Labor today announced its Veterans’ Employment and Training Service has signed a memorandum of understanding with seven organizations to serve as partners in support of VETS’ Employment Navigator and Partnership Pilot. With these partners added, there will be 16 partners aligned with the agency’s initiative.


Former Buffalo Public School Teacher Going To Prison For Selling Marijuana And Possessing Firearms In Furtherance Of His Drug Trafficking Activities

News Release: BUFFALO, N.Y. - U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Michael Masecchia, 57, of Williamsville, NY, who was convicted of possession with intent to distribute marijuana, and possession of firearms in furtherance of drug trafficking crimes, was sentenced to serve 84 months in prison by U.S. District Judge John L. Sinatra, Jr.


77 notices published in April by Homeland Security Department

There were 77 notices published by the Homeland Security Department in April, according to the Federal Register.


Release: Today, Undersecretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya, while on an official visit to Santiago, Chile, announced more than $6 million in additional humanitarian assistance for Venezuelan refugees and migrants and their host communities in Chile. This brings total U.S. humanitarian support for Venezuelans in Chile since the crisis began to nearly $26 million.


News Release: ALBANY, NEW YORK - Otilio Millan III, age 33, of Broadalbin, New York, pled guilty today to stealing gift cards and cash from mailed packages while employed as a clerk for the United States Postal Service (USPS).


News Release: CHICAGO - The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Wisconsin Emergency Management (WEM) announced today that $23,800,232.83 in federal funding has been made available to the Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) for costs related to the state’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic under the federal disaster declaration of April 4, 2020.


Waterbury Man Sentenced to 57 Months in Federal Prison for Distributing Fentanyl

News Release: Leonard C Boyle, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that MARBIN JIMENEZ, also known as “Rabia," 33, of Waterbury, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Vanessa L. Bryant in Hartford to 57 months of imprisonment, followed by three years of supervised release, for distributing fentanyl.