News published on Federal Newswire in October 2022

News from October 2022


Second Conspirator in Kidnapping Plot Who Cooperated Gets Four Years in Prison

News Release: GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN - The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Michigan announced today that Kaleb Franks, one of four conspirators convicted of plotting to kidnap the Governor of Michigan, was sentenced to 48 months (4 years) in federal prison, to be followed by three years of court supervision. In addition, he is required to pay a fine of $2,500.


News Release: Today, House Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC) and Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee Republican Leader Richard Burr (R-NC) sent a letter to Department of Labor Secretary Marty Walsh expressing concern over the “Workers’ Voice Summit" hosted by the...


Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions on Proposed Highway in California discussed on Oct. 6 by Transportation Department

The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on Oct. 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


U.S.-India Strategic Clean Energy Partnership Ministerial Joint Statement

Release: Amidst volatility in global energy markets, continuing recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, and increasingly frequent climate-related challenges, the United States and India reiterated their commitment to accelerating a just and sustainable energy transition. As climate and clean energy leaders, the ...


The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page notice on Oct. 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a four page notice on Oct. 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a one page notice on Oct. 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: Two men who distributed large quantities of heroin laced with fentanyl and fentanyl analogues were sentenced this week to a total of more than six years in federal prison.


Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Microwave Ovens; Extension of Public Comment Period discussed on Oct. 7 by Energy Department

The US Energy Department published a two page proposed rule on Oct. 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Special Representative for the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) Kim’s Call with Republic of Korea (ROK) Special Representative Kim and Japanese Director General Funakoshi

News Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: U.S. Special Representative for the DPRK Sung Kim held a trilateral call on October 7 (KST) with Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs Director General for Asian and Oceanian Affairs Bureau Funakoshi Takehiro and ROK Special Representative for Korean Peninsula Peace and Security Affairs Kim Gunn to discuss the DPRK’s most recent ballistic missile launches and other dangerous and escalatory actions over recent weeks.


Connecticut U.S. Attorney's Office Celebrates U.S. Attorney's Awards

News Release: The United States Attorney’s Office Law Enforcement Awards Ceremony was celebrated this afternoon in New Haven. The ceremony at the City of New Haven’s aldermanic chambers recognized approximately 190 individuals for their investigative efforts and other contributions to 30 significant federal criminal prosecutions and civil cases in Connecticut since 2019. The awards ceremony, typically an annual event, has not been held since 2019 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.


Eastern District of Washington Takes Part in Department of Justice’s Wide-Ranging Efforts to Protect Older Adults

News Release: Spokane, Washington - The Justice Department has announced the results of its efforts over the past year to protect older adults from fraud and exploitation. During the past year, the Department and its law enforcement partners tackled maters that ranged from mass-marketing scams that impacted thousands...


The US Energy Department published a two page rule on Oct. 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: The Boston Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is engaged in a cybersecurity awareness campaign to warn government, academic, and private sector organizations in our region about continued cyber threats.


Transportation Department publishes rule on Oct. 6

The US Transportation Department published a three page rule on Oct. 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Buffalo Felon Going To Prison On Gun And Drug Charges

News Release: BUFFALO, NY-U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Frankie Cook, 29, of Buffalo, NY, who was convicted of possession with intent to distribute 100 grams of heroin and 40 grams of fentanyl and being a felon in possession of a firearm, was sentenced to serve 108 months in prison by U.S. District Judge Lawrence J. Vilardo.


News Release: PHILADELPHIA (Oct. 6, 2022) – As part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to advancing environmental justice, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is targeting its Enhancing Lead-Safe Work Practices through Education and Outreach (ELSWPEO) initiative to raise awareness about childhood lead exposure and protect environmentally overburdened communities.


Ohio Electrical Engineer Convicted of Tax Evasion

News Release: A federal jury convicted a Liberty Center, Ohio man on Oct. 6 of tax evasion after he used a sham trust to help conceal three years of income he earned from his business.


Southeastern Connecticut Man Sentenced to More Than 10 Years in Federal Prison for Gun and Drug Offenses

News Release: Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that DWAYNE JOHNSON, 46, of Norwich, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Kari A. Dooley in Bridgeport to 130 months of imprisonment, followed by four years of supervised release, for gun and drug offenses.


News Release: REDDING, Calif. - Fire crews from the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) are planning a prescribed fire for Wednesday, Oct. 12, in the Sacramento River Bend Area north of Red Bluff in Tehama County. Burning will take place only if weather conditions allow for safe and successful burning.