News published on Federal Newswire in November 2022

News from November 2022


The US Homeland Security Department published a three page rule on Nov. 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Interior Department Takes Action to Reduce Methane Releases on Public and Tribal Lands

News Release: WASHINGTON - The Department of the Interior today announced a proposed rule from the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to address the waste of natural gas during the production of oil and gas on federal and Tribal lands. The proposed rule would generate $39.8 million a year in additional royalties for the American public and prevent billions of cubic feet of gas from being wasted through venting, flaring and leaks, boosting efficiency.


News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Foreign Affairs Committee Lead Republican Michael McCaul (R-TX) and Senate Foreign Relations Committee Ranking Member James Risch (R-ID) have released the following statement in reaction to the Biden administration easing sanctions on the Maduro regime in Venezuela.



USDA Designates 14 Kentucky Counties as Primary Natural Disaster Areas

News Release: This Secretarial natural disaster designation allows the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters through emergency loans. Emergency loans can be used to meet various recovery needs including...


The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on Nov. 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Former Hillsborough County Elementary School Head Custodian Sentenced For Receiving And Possessing Child Sexual Abuse Materials

News Release: Tampa, Florida- U.S. District Judge Charlene Honeywell has sentenced Charles Currie (66, Tampa) to eight years and one month in federal prison, followed by 15 years of supervised release, for receipt and possession of child sexual abuse material. Currie is required to register as a sex offender. The...


The US Energy Department published a five page rule on Nov. 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


St. Clair County, Illinois Disaster Recovery Center Hours Change Starting Next Week

News Release: ST. CLAIR COUNTY, Ill. - The St. Clair County Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) hours will change at both locations starting next week.


Kansas Man Sentenced to More Than Six Years in Prison for Armed Robbery of West St. Paul Menards

News Release: MINNEAPOLIS - A Kansas man was sentenced to 77 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for an early morning armed robbery of a Menards store in West St. Paul, announced United States Attorney Andrew M. Luger.


USDA Designates Leavenworth County, Kansas, as Primary Natural Disaster Areas

News Release: This Secretarial natural disaster designation allows the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters through emergency loans. Emergency loans can be used to meet various recovery needs including...


DOI-USGS1 grant application closes on Dec. 30

Cooperative Agreement for CESU-affiliated Partner with Great Lakes Northern Forest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit grant opened on Nov. 29.


News Release: PORTLAND, Maine: A Fort Lauderdale, Florida man pleaded guilty in federal court today to committing bank fraud, conspiracy to commit bank fraud, aggravated identity theft, and being a felon in possession of a firearm.


News Release: SAN ANTONIO - A San Antonio man was sentenced last week to 30 years in prison for the sexual exploitation of a young child.


News Release: HUNTINGTON, W.Va. - Dashea Lasal Thomas, also known as “Dye," 27, of Inkster, Michigan, was sentenced today to three years and 10 months in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, for distribution of methamphetamine.


Proposed rule published by Environmental Protection Agency on Nov. 28

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a six page proposed rule on Nov. 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a three page notice on Nov. 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Tarpon Springs Man Charged with Distributing and Possessing Sexual Abuse Materials

News Release: Tampa, Florida -United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces the return by a grand jury of an indictment charging Ian Grantz (24, Tarpon Springs) with distribution of sexual abuse materials and possession of child sexual abuse materials. If convicted on all counts, Grantz faces a mandatory minimum...


Child Sexual Predator Receives Maximum Sentence

News Release: SAN ANTONIO - A San Antonio man was sentenced last week to 30 years in prison for the sexual exploitation of a young child.


Maryland Man Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Medicaid of More than $700,000 in Scheme Involving Personal Care Services

News Release: WASHINGTON - Joseph Tamjong, 51, of Lanham, Maryland, pleaded guilty today to defrauding the D.C. Medicaid program out of $733,405.