News published on Federal Newswire in November 2022

News from November 2022


DOS-ZWE grant application closes on Jan. 31

Economic Advancement for Zimbabwe Creative Industries 2023 grant opened on Nov. 1.


News Release: NEW YORK – Tomorrow, EPA Regional Administrator Lisa F. Garcia, Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer and other state and local leaders will celebrate New York City School District recipients of EPA’s Clean School Bus Rebate Program. With nearly $18,500,000, 51 new electric school buses will shuttle New York City children to and from school.


Environmental Protection Agency discusses Significant New Use Rules on Certain Chemical Substances (22-2.5e) on Oct. 31

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page proposed rule on Oct. 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


US Labor Department obtains order stopping Arizona agricultural employer from abusing workers, exposing them to workplace dangers

News Release: PHOENIX - The U.S. Department of Labor has obtained a federal court order to prevent an Arizona agricultural employer from continuing to abuse agricultural guest workers.pdf) , exposing them to dangerous workplace conditions - including requiring them to operate unsafe vehicles and housing them in overcrowded quarters - and from discriminating against those who complained.



News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tom Carper (D-Del.), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW), today announced two Democratic staff changes on the committee. Alexandra Teitz will serve as Chief Counsel, while Jake Abbott will take over as Communications Director.


USDA Announces $30 Million American Rescue Plan Funding Opportunity Supporting Research on SARS-CoV-2 in Animals

Release: Washington - The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is making $30 million in American Rescue Plan Act funding available to address SARS-CoV-2 in animals and advance the Nation’s ability to protect the health of humans and animals. This ...


News Release: SCRANTON- The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Jaime Ryan Chorba, age 46, of Archbald, Pennsylvania, was sentenced on Oct. 26, 2022, by U.S. District Court Judge Malachy E. Mannion to 180 months of imprisonment for producing child pornography.


Two North Shore Men Arrested For Controlled Substance Conspiracy

News Release: BOSTON - A Reading man and a Saugus man have been arrested in connection with conspiring to possess with intent to distribute controlled substances.


News Release: The Office of the United States Attorney for the District of Vermont announced that Antonio Vergara, 29, of Walden, VT, was charged by criminal complaint with possession with intent to distribute 40 grams or more of fentanyl. Vergara was arrested on Oct. 26, 2022, and made his initial appearance before United States Magistrate Judge Kevin J. Doyle on Oct. 28, 2022. Vergara was ordered detained pending trial.


U.S. Attorney Nick Brown Appoints Election Officer for Western District of Washington

News Release: Seattle - United States Attorney Nick Brown announced today that Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) Seth Wilkinson will lead the efforts for the Western District of Washington in connection with the Justice Department’s nationwide Election Day Program for the upcoming November 8, 2022, general election.


Trails Center moves to winter hours November 1

News Release: CASPER, Wyo. - The National Historic Trails Interpretive Center will operate under winter hours starting Tuesday, November 1.


New Castle Man Pleads Guilty in Scheme to Distribute Cocaine from Mexico

News Release: PITTSBURGH - A Lawrence County resident pleaded guilty in federal court to a charge of conspiracy to distribute cocaine and cocaine base, in form commonly known as crack cocaine, United States Attorney Cindy K. Chung announced today.


Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Advisory Panel discussed on Oct. 31 by Commerce Department

The US Commerce Department published a three page notice on Oct. 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


DOE-GFO grant application closes on Feb. 23

POWERING UNELECTRIFIED TRIBAL BUILDING(S) - 2022 grant opened on Nov. 1.


TWO VENEZUELANS APPREHENDED NEAR ST. CROIX SENTENCED IN CONSPIRACY TO POSSESS COCAINE ON BOARD A VESSEL CASE

News Release: St. Croix, VI - United States Attorney Delia L. Smith announced today that Francisco Rodriguez-Infante, age 28, and Johnny Rodriguez-Rodriguez, age 30, two of eleven Venezuelan nationals apprehended at sea off the coast of St. Croix, were sentenced on Oct. 27, 2022 to 41 months imprisonment followed...


News Release: Today, Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC) released the following statement after the Department of Education announced final regulations which fail to address major problems in the federal student loan system...


Transportation Department discusses Airworthiness Directives; BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Airplanes on Oct. 31

The US Transportation Department published a four page proposed rule on Oct. 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Tilton Man Pleads Guilty to Drug And Firearms Offenses

News Release: CONCORD, N.H. - Jared Stottlar, 43, of Tilton, pleaded guilty in federal court to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and possessing a firearm in connection with a drug trafficking offense, United States Attorney Jane E. Young announced today.


One Week Left for Missourians to Apply for FEMA Individual Assistance

News Release: St. Louis City, St. Louis County and St. Charles County residents have just one week left to apply for FEMA disaster assistance before the Nov. 7 deadline. Missouri homeowners and renters who had property damage or losses caused by the July 25-28 severe storms and flooding, or those whose apartment complex was damaged and had to move out, may be eligible for federal disaster assistance.