News published on Federal Newswire in May 2022

BJA FY 2022 Reimagining Justice: Testing a New Model of Community Safety grant opened on May 31.

U.S. Department of Energy to Announce Funding Opportunity to Power Unelectrified Tribal Buildings

By DOE Newswire | May 31, 2022

News Release: Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Indian Energy Policy and Programs (Office of Indian Energy) issued a Notice of Intent (NOI) to release a $15 million Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) this summer to support powering unelectrified tribal buildings.

Biden Administration Announces $254 Million to Tackle Polluted Brownfield Sites

By Press release submission | May 31, 2022

EPA announces 265 communities to receive Brownfields Cleanup, Assessment and Revolving Loan Fund Grants to help build a better America while advancing environmental justice

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

By Press release submission | May 31, 2022

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 of the Rayburn House Office Building

Brady: Workers’ Paychecks Keep Shrinking Alongside America’s Economy

News Release: Brady: Workers’ Paychecks Keep Shrinking Alongside America’s Economy.

New York Attorney Charged with Transportation and Possession of Child Pornography

News Release: NEWARK, N.J. - An Eastchester, New York, man has been charged with the transportation and possession of child pornography, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today.

Tonto National Monument Reduces Hours to Hike to the Lower Cliff Dwelling

News Release: In order to mitigate heat-related incidents and promote visitor safety, Tonto National Monument will enter into annual summer hours to hike to the Lower Cliff Dwelling. Starting June 1, 2022 and ending Aug. 31, 2022 hiking hours will be 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (noon). Visitors who wish to hike to the Lower Cliff Dwelling need to begin their hike before 12:00 p.m.

Dallas Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Sex Trafficking Children

News Release: PLANO, Texas - A Dallas man has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for sex trafficking of children in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Brit Featherston today.

Pinhook Bog Open House at National Park 2022

News Release: INDIANA DUNES NATIONAL PARK: Take a self-guided hike into the amazing Pinhook Bog on Saturday, June 4, 11, and 18 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at Indiana Dunes National Park. Rangers and volunteers will be stationed along the trail to help you understand this unique remnant of the last ice age that is filled with carnivorous insect-eating plants and beautiful orchids. Allow one hour to walk the trail and tour this quaking bog.

National Park Service and Koru Village, Inc. enter 10-year lease agreement for the Avon Fishing Pier

News Release: MANTEO, N.C. - Cape Hatteras National Seashore (Seashore) is pleased to announce that the National Park Service has signed a 10-year lease with Koru Village, Inc. to provide for the continued maintenance of the Seashore’s Avon Fishing Pier, located in Avon, N.C. The lease begins tomorrow, June 1.

Chairwoman Maloney Applauds House Passage of the Targeting Resources to Communities in Need Act

By Press release submission | May 31, 2022

Chairwoman Maloney Applauds House Passage of the Targeting Resources to Communities in Need Act

Humboldt River Field Office has initiated a 30-day public scoping period open on Valmy Mine expansion

News Release: WINNEMUCCA, Nev.- A 30-day scoping period is open for a Plan of Operations Amendment (Plan) for the Valmy Expansion of the Marigold Mine. The Valmy Expansion purpose will be to mine for gold.

Fact Check: Americans Need Solutions to Inflation, Not Higher Taxes

News Release: Fact Check: Americans Need Solutions to Inflation, Not Higher Taxes.

'Not an immigration authority': DHS will enforce Title 42 'as long as it remains in place'

By Karen Kidd | May 31, 2022

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is still enforcing a pandemic era rule aimed at slowing the spread of COVID-19 that President Joe Biden wants to end but that a federal judge said earlier this month must continued

U.S.-Funded Demining Team Saving Lives in Iraq

By State Newswire | May 31, 2022

Release: In 2014, ISIS took control of Rawa, Iraq, forcing residents to flee for their lives and leave behind their homes, belongings, and any semblance of normalcy. Rawa, located in western Iraq’s Anbar Province, was one of the last Iraqi towns held by ISIS when it was liberated by the Iraqi army in November...

Stockton Man Sentenced to Over Six Years in Prison for Firearms Trafficking and Methamphetamine Distribution

News Release: SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Vin Whealen Gaines Jr., 33, of Stockton, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge John A. Mendez to six years and five months in prison for conspiracy to deal firearms without a license and distribution of methamphetamine, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.

'Laws of the United States' will catch child predators who travel overseas: Florida man sentenced to life for child sex tourism

By Glenn Minnis | May 31, 2022

A Florida man has been sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty to two counts of travel with intent to engage in illicit sexual conduct and two counts of attempted coercion and enticement of a minor into illegal sexual activity.

Democrats Continue to Threaten Crippling Tax Hikes That Would Worsen Bidenflation

News Release: Democrats Continue to Threaten Crippling Tax Hikes That Would Worsen Bidenflation.

POLL: Four in Five Americans Say U.S. is Headed Toward Recession