News published on Federal Newswire in May 2022

News from May 2022


News Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate all Eritreans – in Eritrea, in the United States, and around the world – on the 31st anniversary of Eritrea’s independence. The United States continues to support the Eritrean people and their aspirations for a free, democratic, and prosperous future.


BBSEER Project Delivery Team Meeting moved to June 1 2022

BBSEER Project Delivery Team Meeting moved to June 1 2022


Corps of Engineers to increase Lake Ashtabula water releases

Corps of Engineers to increase Lake Ashtabula water releases


Lane shift on U.S. 61 near Barnett Road in Zachary as construction continues on the Comite River Diversion Canal project

Lane shift on U.S. 61 near Barnett Road in Zachary as construction continues on the Comite River Diversion Canal project


News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $1.6 million grant to the University of Charleston, Charleston, West Virginia, to establish the Downtown Innovation Hub, a local business incubator.


News Release: United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that Isaac Roubideaux, age 30, of Pine Ridge, South Dakota, was found guilty of Discharge and Brandishing a Firearm During a Crime of Violence, Assault with a Dangerous Weapon, Assault Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury, three charges of Failure to...


Corps awards $6.1 million contract for the Fargo-Moorhead diversion project

Corps awards $6.1 million contract for the Fargo-Moorhead diversion project


There was activity on one bill related to the Foreign Relations Committee on May 24.


Federal Reserve System discusses Change in Bank Control Notices; Acquisitions of Shares of a Bank or Bank Holding Company on May 24

The US Federal Reserve System published a one page notice on May 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


USACE and Missouri Dept. of Natural Resources sign agreement to begin aquatic ecosystem restoration on Osage River

USACE and Missouri Dept. of Natural Resources sign agreement to begin aquatic ecosystem restoration on Osage River


UPDATE: Corps postpones Marsh Lake project completion ceremony

UPDATE: Corps postpones Marsh Lake project completion ceremony


USACE Releases Work Plan, additional $15 million for Rock Island District

USACE Releases Work Plan, additional $15 million for Rock Island District


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


News Release: CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas - A 42-year-old Corpus Christi resident has pleaded guilty to conspiring to possess with intent to distribute meth, announced U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery.


News Release: Cochcroft Made Over $200,000 Selling Fraudulent “Dietary Supplements".


Capito and Daines Side with Sportsmen, Urge Biden Admin Against Banning Lead Ammo & Tackle on Public Lands

Capito and Daines Side with Sportsmen, Urge Biden Admin Against Banning Lead Ammo & Tackle on Public Lands


News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo announced the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $1.9 million grant to Williston State College, Williston, North Dakota, to acquire new equipment need to support workforce training programs. This grant is funded by the American Rescue Plan and EDA’s $300 million Coal Communities Commitment.


Justice Department Secures Settlement of Employment Claim for Air National Guard Reservist Against the Illinois Department of Corrections

News Release: The Justice Department announced that it has agreed to settle its complaint against the Illinois Department of Corrections, which alleged that the IDOC violated the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 (USERRA) by failing to properly reemploy Illinois Air National Guard Reservist Roderick Workman in his proper “escalator position" following his return from military service.


Capito Questions CEQ Chair Mallory on NEPA Permitting, Infrastructure Buildout

Capito Questions CEQ Chair Mallory on NEPA Permitting, Infrastructure Buildout


PAMS-SC offers new grant application process starting May 25

RENEW - Isotope Training, Research, and Development at Minority Serving Institutions grant opened on May 25.