News published on Federal Newswire in May 2022

News from May 2022


News Release: PHOENIX -Due to ongoing hot and dry weather conditions and increased risk for wildfire activity, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is implementing Stage 2 fire restrictions in three of its four Arizona districts ahead of the Memorial Day weekend. BLM-managed public lands in the Phoenix District, Colorado River District and Gila District are affected.


U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $559,944 to Support Workforce Development Efforts in Tillamook County, Oregon

News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $559,944 grant to Tillamook Bay Community College (TBCC), Tillamook, Oregon, to boost workforce development efforts in Tillamook County.


Summertime Events and Programmong at Gateway Arch

News Release: ST. LOUIS-This summer, explore St. Louis’ urban national park with free, National Park Service-led programming and events for all ages, including the annual Gateway to the Stars stargazing series, a living history program commemorating the 1780 Battle of St. Louis, and ranger-narrated cruises aboard the Riverboats at the Gateway Arch.


The US Interior Department published a five page notice on May 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


New notice from Agriculture Department to be published on May 26

There are two releases scheduled to be published on May 26.


U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $2.8 Million in American Rescue Plan Funds to Expand High-Speed Internet Service in Yadkinville, North Carolina

Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $2.8 million grant to the Yadkin Valley Telephone Membership Corporation, Yadkinville, North Carolina


APHIS’ Plant Protection and Quarantine Updates Policy to Import Earthworms into the United States

On July 1, 2022, APHIS’ Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ) will require all stakeholders who import earthworm species into the United States to request and obtain a PPQ 526 pest permit, and to comply with rearing and shipping requirements.


USDA Commits to Big Game Conservation Partnership with the State of Wyoming: Initial Investments Forthcoming

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Under Secretary Robert Bonnie announced a new partnership that uses diverse Farm Bill investments to support voluntary conservation of private working lands and migratory big game populations in Wyoming.


Manchin, Committee Consider President’s FY 2023 Budget Request For The Department Of Energy

Today, U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm testified before the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee about the Administration’s budget request for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for Fiscal Year 2023.


Clean energy can light a new path forward for former coal communities

Over the last century, America’s coal and power plant communities leaned on geology, geography, ambition and entrepreneurial spirit to power the country and our growing economy.


Missoula County receives $500,000 to boost property assessment, cleanup and redevelopment

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


EPA Announces $2.25 Million in funding to Revitalize Communities in Idaho

Funds part of a $254 Million Nationwide effort to tackle polluted Brownfield sites


News Release: CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas - A 29-year-old man residing in Mission has been ordered to federal prison following his conviction of possession with the intent to distribute drugs, announced U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery.


News Release: CHICAGO - An information technology specialist has been indicted on a federal criminal charge for allegedly hacking into the server of a suburban Chicago health care company where he formerly worked as a contractor.



Transportation Department discusses Notice and Request for Comments on Revision of a Previously Approved Information Collection Request on May 24

The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on May 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Blue Ridge Parkway Opens 2022 Season Memorial Day Weekend

News Release: (NC/VA) - Blue Ridge Parkway campgrounds, picnic areas, and visitor centers open with full services for the 2022 visitor season this weekend, and National Park Service managers want to take the opportunity to remind visitors that their actions while recreating along the Parkway can help them and other park visitors have a safe and memorable visit.


There is one release scheduled to be published on May 26.



News Release: FRANKFORT, Ky. - FEMA has approved $2,409,846 to reimburse Marshall County for expenses paid for the collection and proper disposal of storm debris after the Dec. 10-11, 2021, tornadoes.