News published on Federal Newswire in September 2022

News from September 2022


Justice Department Secures Settlement with Iowa School District Concerning Discriminatory Seclusion and Restraint Practices


Assistant Attorney General Jonathan Kanter of the Antitrust Division Delivers Virtual Remarks for the 2022 International Bar Association Competition Conference


Oregon Man Pleads Guilty for Planned Parenthood Property Destruction


Justice Department Secures Agreement with Massachusetts School District to Ensure Equal Educational Opportunities for All Students, Including K’iche’ Speakers


Biden admin nominates Arthur W. Brown as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Republic of Ecuador

President Joe Biden recently announced his intention to appoint Arthur W. Brown as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Republic of Ecuador.


Biden admin nominates Karen Sasahara as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the State of Kuwait

President Joe Biden recently announced his intention to appoint Karen Sasahara as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the State of Kuwait.


Ranking Member Boozman’s Opening Statement at Legislative Hearing to Review S. 4760, the "Digital Commodities Consumer Protection Act"


Biden-Harris Administration and EPA Announce Delivery of Historic Water Infrastructure BIL Funding to Pennsylvania


Regan: 'All communities need access to clean, reliable, safe water'

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently announced the first round of Bipartisan Infrastructure Act funds for water infrastructure upgrades to 18 states throughout the country.


Mayorkas: Terrorism, targeted violence best prevented by ‘working in partnership with one another’

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security awarded 43 grants of $20 million to help local communities strengthen their violence and terrorism prevention efforts.


Federal Highway Administration awards $59 million grant to four states 'to improve safety' at highway-rail crossings

The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Highway Administration announced a $59 million grant to be shared by the states of California, Florida, New York and Pennsylvania, according to a release published Tuesday. The grant was supported by the FHWA's Commuter Authority Rail Safety Improvement (CARSI) program.


Bureau of Indian Affairs deputy director called 'a seasoned leader'

The Bureau of Indian Affairs retiree who returned this month to take up the bureau director job at the Office of Justice Services is "a seasoned leader" for the complex position, said bureau Director Darryl LaCounte in a news release.


FNS Awards Connecticut Grant to Provide Mobile Payment Options  for WIC Farmers Market Nutrition Program

Release: WASHINGTON, Sept. 23, 2022 USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) today awarded the Connecticut Department of Agriculture a $250,000 grant as part of the Farmers Market Nutrition Program Benefit Delivery Modernization Grants. This investment will help improve equitable access to locally grown fruits and vegetables for participants of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, commonly known as WIC.


How politicians on Natural Resources Committee dealt with bills on Sept. 22

There was activity on six bills related to the Natural Resources Committee on Sept. 22.


Harrison County woman admits to firearm charges

News Release: CLARKSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA - Laken N. Swiger, of Clarksburg, West Virginia, has admitted to conspiring with another individual to violate federal firearms laws, United States Attorney William Ihlenfeld announced.



News Release: Jackson, Miss. - A Mississippi man was sentenced today to 27 months in prison for preparing false tax returns for his clients.


Wyden Thanks Staff for their Hard Work to Pass the Inflation Reduction Act

News Release: We are now several weeks on from the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act.


Federal Jury Convicts Catoosa Man for Committing Sex Crimes Against Three Children

News Release: A Fourth Victim Also Came Forward and Testified at Trial.


Methamphetamine Dealer Sentenced To More Than 12 Years In Prison

News Release: East St. Louis, Ill. - Antonio M. Brown, 38, of St. Louis, Missouri, was sentenced to 151 months in.