News published on Federal Newswire in November 2022

News from November 2022


Homeowners and renters who had property damage or losses caused by the storms and flooding, or those whose apartment complex was damaged and had to move out, may be eligible for federal disaster Today, November 7, is the last day for people directly affected by the July 25-28 severe storms and flooding in St. Louis, St. Louis County and St. Charles County to apply for FEMA disaster assistance. assistance.


More than three months and $164 million later, federal, commonwealth and local agencies continue to assist survivors of the Eastern Kentucky flooding.


The Biden-Harris Administration announced today it has delivered over $2 billion for Hurricane Ian recovery in Florida in federal grants, disaster loans and flood insurance payments. FEMA has provided $710 million to households and $322 million to the state for emergency response, while the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has provided $631 million in disaster loans and the National Flood Insurance Program has paid $351 million in claims.


he Disaster Recovery Center in Collier County is changing locations.



People affected by the July storms and floods in St. Louis, St. Louis County and St. Charles County have just one day left to apply for FEMA assistance before the November 7 deadline.


As Floridians rebuild, survivors of Hurricane Ian can get free advice on how to rebuild stronger and safer against storms.


Puerto Rico homeowners and renters are eligible to apply for federal assistance in response to damage or losses from Hurricane Fiona.


DOE Environmental Management: DOE 'awards $30 million to minority serving institutions to invest in next generation STEM leaders'

U.S. Department of Energy announced $20 million in financial assistance grants to minority serving institutions in three states.


Lester Moffitt: USDA, Wyandotte Nation agreement 'will improve food and agricultural supply-chain resiliency'

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service and the Wyandotte Nation signed a cooperative agreement under the Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement Program.


Lyle: NPS 'honored to host this important and life-changing ceremony for new citizens'

Nearly 60 new U.S. citizens from 18 countries were sworn in at a naturalization ceremony Nov. 3 at King Gillette Ranch in Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area.


DuMont: 'Wage theft is a serious issue that causes great harm to low-wage workers'

A jury in a federal court found a Pennsylvania restaurant and its owner intentionally shortchanged 15 workers of more than $214,000 in wages.


Spinrad: NOAA climate research helps 'protect lives, lifestyles and livelihoods'

The administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration told the United Nations’ COP27 climate summit that the conference opens with a backdrop of extreme weather and climate events that remind participants of why the work is crucial.


Blinken: 'No member of the press should be threatened, harassed, attacked, arrested or killed for doing their job'

Secretary of State Antony Blinken reiterated the call for justice for journalists across the globe on International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists.


News Release: Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, and David Sundberg, Special Agent in Charge of the New Haven Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, announced that a federal grand jury in Hartford returned an indictment today charging LONNY CROSS, 44, and REBECCA...


Father and Son Plead Guilty to Charges for Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach

News Release: WASHINGTON - A father and son pleaded guilty today to assaulting law enforcement officers during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. Their actions and the actions of others disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress convened to ascertain and count the electoral votes related to the 2020 presidential election.


The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Nov. 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: The United States congratulates FIFA, Israel, and Qatar on the historic step of opening direct flights between Tel Aviv and Doha for the duration of the World Cup and commends the efforts that went into arriving at this arrangement. Today’s announcement is a historic development and an important step ...


Finance Committee Unveils Mental Health Care Integration Discussion Draft

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Ranking Member Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Senator John Cornyn (R-Texas) today released a discussion draft of legislation aimed at creating better care integration of mental and physical health care services, and expanding access to crisis care and follow up services to get Americans the longer-term care they need.