News published on Federal Newswire in October 2022

News from October 2022



U.S. Department of Transportation Announces New Guidance to Improve Safety for Vulnerable Road Users under President’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, as part of its ongoing efforts through the National Roadway Safety Strategy (NRSS) to prioritize safety and meet milestones laid out in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) announced new guidance to help states . .


News Release: COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA - Daquan Tyreek Funchess-Johnson, 26, of Sumter, was sentenced to six years in federal prison after earlier pleading guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition.


The US Homeland Security Department published a three page notice on Oct. 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: NEWARK, N.J. - An Essex County, New Jersey, man has been charged with three armed robberies of pharmacies for oxycodone and other prescription medication in Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today.


FBI Honors Advocate and Community Volunteer Who Works to Help Those in Need

News Release: NEWARK, NJ-Special Agent in Charge James Dennehy, today, presented Edie Peters Liguori, of (Bergen County), NJ, with the 2022 Director’s Community Leadership Award at the Newark Field Office. After retiring from 30 years with the New Jersey Department of Labor’s Division of Disability Determination Services...


Ten Defendants Charged in Drug Trafficking Probe Targeting Fentanyl-Laced Heroin Sales in Chicago

News Release: CHICAGO - A federal drug trafficking investigation has resulted in charges against ten individuals for allegedly conspiring to distribute at least 35 kilograms of fentanyl-laced heroin and crack cocaine on the West Side of Chicago.


Repeat sex offender sentenced to ten years in prison for possession of images of child rape and abuse

News Release: Despite prison, treatment, and probation monitoring, offender continued to collect images of children being raped and abused.


The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on Oct. 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Homeland Security Department discusses DHS Data Privacy and Integrity Advisory Committee on Oct. 21

The US Homeland Security Department published a one page notice on Oct. 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a three page proposed rule on Oct. 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


U.S. Attorney Announces New Procedures For Reporting Environmental Violations

News Release: Louisville, KY - Michael A. Bennett, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Kentucky, announced today that his office, to advance environmental justice, has implemented a new procedure for members of the public to report environmental violations. Environmental justice is the fair treatment and meaningful...


News Release: The United States welcomes the planned launch of African Union-led peace talks next week between the Government of Ethiopia and the Tigrayan regional authorities. We commend South Africa for hosting the talks and stand ready to support AU High Representative Olusegun Obasanjo and AU panel members Phumzile ...


News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - This week, House Committee on Natural Resources Ranking Member Bruce Westerman (R-Ark) completed a tour of federal lands and resources in Nevada and California. U.S. Reps. Mark Amodei (R-Nev.), Ken Calvert (R-Calif.) and Young Kim (R-Calif.) joined Westerman for visits in their home districts.


Parsons Man & Woman Each Sentenced to the Statutory Maximum of 60 Years for Sex Crimes Against Children

News Release: WICHITA, KAN. - A Kansas man and a Kansas woman were both sentenced to 60 years in prison for committing sexual crimes against children after prosecutors requested the statutory maximum for each count, to run consecutive to each other.


The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on Oct. 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Homeland Security Department discusses Collection of Information Under Review by Office of Management and Budget; OMB Control Number 1625-0077 on Oct. 21

The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on Oct. 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: WASHINGTON - A Memphis, Tennessee area man was sentenced today to 48 months in prison on felony and misdemeanor offenses for his actions during the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol breach. His 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 presidential election.


News Release: A federal court in the Eastern District of New York has permanently barred Brooklyn-based defendants Maria Cuervo and Danays Enterprises & Travel, Inc. from operating a tax return preparation business, including from their store located at 2786 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn, New York. Defendants consented ...


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Oct. 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.