News published on Federal Newswire in November 2022

News from November 2022


Release: The United States commends the people of Equatorial Guinea who exercised their right to vote on November 20. We note, however, that international election observers, civil society groups, and opposition parties have made credible allegations of significant election-related irregularities, including documented...


Buttigieg: Memphis International Airport gets new 'innovative aircraft de-icing facility'

The U.S. Department of Transportation recently announced the completion of more than 3 million-square-feet of de-icing pads at Memphis International Airport, which will ensure packages are delivered on time during the busy holiday season.


The US Homeland Security Department published a three page rule on Nov. 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Buttigieg: DOT works ‘to bring historic transportation investments and resources to Tribal communities’

U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and Navajo and Apache Tribal leaders met recently to discuss challenges the Tribal areas face and how the Department of Transportation can help.


The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Nov. 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


A Degree: No Longer Required!

News Release: America’s ongoing worker shortage is forcing employers to reimagine how they identify qualified workers. Fewer employers are requiring a baccalaureate degree because arbitrary degree requirements restrict qualified applicants.


Sioux Falls Man Sentenced for Receipt and Distribution of Child Pornography

News Release: SIOUX FALLS - United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced today that a Sioux Falls, South Dakota, man convicted of Receipt and Distribution of Child Pornography was sentenced on Nov. 28, 2022, by U.S. District Judge Karen E. Schreier.



Man Pleads Guilty To Defrauding Customers Who Bought Cryptocurrency-Mining Computers And Miner Hosting Services

News Release: Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that CHET STOJANOVICH, a/k/a “Chester J. Stojanovich," pled guilty today to wire fraud for defrauding more than a dozen victims of more than $2 million through fraudulent misrepresentations that he would provide...


US Department of Labor announces $12M cooperative agreement to strengthen labor rights, empower workers in Brazil, Colombia, Peru

News Release: WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the award of a $12 million cooperative agreement to the American Center for International Labor Solidarity to strengthen democratic, independent workers’ organizations in Brazil, Colombia and Peru.


Troy Man Sentenced for Possessing Firearms as a Felon

News Release: ALBANY, NEW YORK - Justin Smith, age 22, of Troy, New York, was sentenced today to 21 months in prison for possessing firearms as a previously convicted felon. The announcement was made by United States Attorney Carla B. Freedman and Janeen DiGuiseppi, Special Agent in Charge of the Albany Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).


Agency Information Collection Activities: Announcement of Board Approval Under Delegated Authority and Submission to OMB discussed on Nov. 29 by Federal Reserve System

The US Federal Reserve System published a four page notice on Nov. 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


What did Labor Department publish on Nov. 29?

The US Labor Department published a one page notice on Nov. 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Buttigieg: ‘Electric buses are the hot, must-have this holiday season’

Federal Transit Administration is working to help revamp public transportation systems with electric buses.


Homeland Security Department discusses Information Collection Request to Office of Management and Budget on Nov. 29

The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on Nov. 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that CHRISTOPHER JARDINE, 55, of Guilford, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Kari A. Dooley in Bridgeport to 15 months of imprisonment, followed by one year of supervised release, for failing to pay business and personal taxes. Judge Dooley also ordered Jardine to pay a $10,000 fine.


Reliability Technical Conference; Notice Inviting Post-Technical Conference Comments discussed on Nov. 29 by Energy Department

The US Energy Department published a two page notice on Nov. 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Trottenberg: DOT helps 'improve infrastructure, connectivity and safety for rural communities’ in Louisiana

Louisiana will put more than $40 million in federal funding to use, with much of that going toward a ferry project and bridge rehabilitative efforts.


Damaging 2022 Atlantic hurricane season draws to a close

News Release: The 2022 Atlantic hurricane season officially ends on Nov. 30, but the impact of Hurricanes Ian, Nicole and Fiona - which brought extensive damage to Florida’s coast and Puerto Rico, respectively - will continue to be felt long after the season is over.


DOT-DOT X-50 grant application closes on Feb. 28

FY 2023 National Infrastructure Investments grant opened on Nov. 30.