News published on Federal Newswire in May 2022

News from May 2022


News Release: United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that a Lower Brule, South Dakota, man has been indicted by a federal grand jury for Failure to Register as a Sex Offender.


Blinken: More funding approved for 'additional arms and equipment for Ukraine's defense'

An additional $100 million in additional U.S. military assistance is being authorized to help Ukraine fight against Russia's continued war.


Commerce Department publishes notice on May 24

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


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.



Acadia National Park Advisory Commission meets virtually on June 6

News Release: BAR HARBOR, MAINE - The Acadia National Park Advisory Commission will meet virtually at 1 pm on Monday, June 6. The meeting is open to the public and will include an opportunity for public comment.


Release: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with South African Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Naledi Pandor. Secretary Blinken and Minister Pandor discussed ways to address common concerns over food security, following up on the May 18 Global Food Security Ministerial in New York, as well as shared priorities in Africa.



There was activity on three bills related to the Oversight and Reform Committee on May 24.


There was activity on five bills related to the Ways and Means Committee on May 24.


Springfield Man Arrested For Fentanyl Distribution

News Release: BOSTON - A Springfield man was arrested today on a drug offense involving fentanyl distribution.


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


U.S. DOT FY22 Safe Streets and Roads for All Funding discussed on May 24 by Transportation Department

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


Nearly 24,000 Pounds of Unused Medications Collected in Pacific Northwest During DEA Drug Take Back Day

News Release: Spokane - United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington Vanessa Waldref and DEA Acting Special Agent in Charge Jacob D. Galvan announced the collection of thousands of pounds of unused medications in the Pacific Northwest. In all, close to 24,000 pounds of drugs were collected in the Northwest United States. Of these, over 9,000 pounds were collected at 117 sites in Washington.


News Release: Washington, D.C. - Energy and Commerce Communications and Technology Subcommittee Republican Leader Bob Latta (R-OH) delivered remarks at today’s Committee hearing on legislation to improve American leadership in next generation communications technology.


There was activity on four bills related to the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee on May 24.


Buttigieg: 'The new Nice Bridge will address the four-mile-long daily backups and enhance roadway safety'

The U.S. Department of Transportation is set to steer $200 million to the Maryland Transportation Authority for the Governor Harry W. Nice Memorial/Senator Thomas “Mac” Middleton Bridge Replacement Project.


NOAA: 'April was very warm throughout the globe'

According to the National Centers for Environmental Information’s Global Annual Temperature Rankings Outlook, 2022 is almost certain to rank among the 10 warmest years on record.


Mayorkas: 'When one community is targeted, we are all targeted' following Buffalo shooting

Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas shared his thoughts after the May 14 mass shooting in Buffalo, N.Y.


Lemay: 'Modifying the diet has the potential to be a new weapon in the fight against antimicrobial resistance'

U.S. Department of Agriculture revealed many healthy adults who eat a diverse diet with at least 8-10 grams of soluble fiber daily have fewer antibiotic resistant microbes in their gut.