News published on Federal Newswire in May 2022

News from May 2022


U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $1.8 Million in American Rescue Plan Funds to Boost Capacity for Business Growth in Covington, Kentucky

Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $1.8 million grant to the city of Covington, Kentucky, to support infrastructure design for the redevelopment of a vacant complex.


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

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.


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



The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page rule on May 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: PEORIA, Ill. - A 23-year-old Peoria, Illinois, man, Alante Malik Jackson, of the 4300 block of West Scenic Drive, was sentenced on May 10, 2022, to three years’ imprisonment for possessing a firearm as a felon.


Biden admin nominates Joey R. Hood as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Republic of Tunisia

President Joe Biden recently announced his intention to appoint Joey R. Hood as Ambassador to the Republic of Tunisia.


FEMA Distributes Over $1 Million in Individual Assistance

FEMA Distributes Over $1 Million in Individual Assistance


FEMA Awards $2.4 Million to Marshall County for Tornado Debris Removal

FEMA Awards $2.4 Million to Marshall County for Tornado Debris Removal


News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $2 million grant to Southeastern Connecticut Enterprise Region Corporation (seCTer), Groton, Connecticut, to capitalize and administer a Revolving Loan Fund. This grant is funded by the American Rescue Plan.


Union County Residents Invited to Attend Virtual Flood Map Information Open House

Union County Residents Invited to Attend Virtual Flood Map Information Open House


New notice from Environmental Protection Agency to be published on May 26

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


The Senate section of the Congressional Record published “EXECUTIVE CALENDAR (Executive Session)” on May 18.


Sam Graves Op-Ed: Americans’ Roads, Deliveries, Jobs, Pipelines Matter More than Woke Agenda

News Release: In case you missed it, Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Ranking Member Sam Graves (R-MO) wrote the following opinion piece for the Washington Times highlighting the importance of robust oversight of the Biden Administration’s implementation of the infrastructure law to ensure it conforms with Congressional intent and not the Administration’s own partisan agenda...


Brownsville repeat criminal gets federal prison time for smuggling cocaine

News Release: CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas - A 56-year-old man has been ordered to federal prison following his conviction of possession with intent to distribute 8.872 kilograms of cocaine, announced U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery.



Westerman Leads Bipartisan, Bicameral Effort to Enhance National Parks

Westerman Leads Bipartisan, Bicameral Effort to Enhance National Parks



Seasonal opening for BLM’s Blackwell Island boat launch set for May 26

News Release: COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho - The Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Blackwell Island boat launch and recreation area will open for the season on Thursday, May 26. The site is open from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily through mid-October.


Manchin Takes To Senate Floor To Support Director Of DOE'S Office Of Science Nominee

Manchin Takes To Senate Floor To Support Director Of DOE'S Office Of Science Nominee