News published on Federal Newswire in September 2022

News from September 2022


News Release: Assistant Attorney General Jonathan Kanter speaks with members of National Farmers Union in RFK Main Justice Building.


There were five press releases published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service in August.


There was activity on one bill related to the Agriculture Committee on Sept. 13.


News Release: Hanan Ofer Facilitated More than $1 Billion in High-Risk Transactions Without Required Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Program.


News Release: Jackson, Miss. - A Jackson man was sentenced to 70 months in federal prison for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, announced U.S. Attorney Darren J. LaMarca and Special Agent in Charge Jermicha Fomby of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.


Peters & Collins Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Bolster Cooperation Between Federal and Local Governments to Protect Communities from Hazardous PFAS Chemicals

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Susan Collins (R-ME) introduced bipartisan legislation to improve coordination between federal and local governments to protect Americans from exposure to toxic per- and polyfluoroalkyl...


Raimondo: Feliz 'will strengthen the Commerce Department's work'

Susie Feliz was sworn in Sept. 6 as the assistant secretary of Commerce for legislative and intergovernmental affairs by U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo after her unanimous confirmation by the U.S. Senate.


Kruty: Wilmington daycare owner 'defrauded our nation’s tax system'

A Wilmington daycare owner has pleaded guilty to tax evasion.


Vilsack: Funding opportunities are 'part of USDA’s unwavering commitment to advancing equity'

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced funding of up to $550 million for initiatives that help underprivileged farmers gain access to land, money and markets as well as programs that educate the upcoming, diverse generation of agricultural professionals.


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Sept. 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


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News Release: ST. LOUIS - U.S. District Judge Sarah E. Pitlyk on Tuesday sentenced a man from St. Louis County who robbed two stores while wearing a GPS ankle bracelet placed on him after other robbery charges to 14 years in prison.


There are three releases scheduled to be published on Sept. 15.


Mayorkas: DHS 'to modernize our delivery of services by harnessing technology and other innovations'

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security launched a new hiring initiative to improve customer experience and enhance service delivery.


EPA Announces $18 Million WIFIA Loan to Helix Water District for Drinking Water Resiliency in San Diego County

News Release: WASHINGTON – Today, at an event in Southern California, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced an $18 million Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loan to Helix Water District in San Diego County, California to support the Drinking Water Reliability Project. With EPA’s WIFIA loan, Helix Water District will increase the region’s drinking water resiliency by expanding water reuse opportunities and reducing reliance on imported water.


Dominican National Sentenced to 4 Years in Federal Prison for Fentanyl Trafficking Offense

News Release: Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, today announced that REGINO MORILLO-ESPINAL, 40, a citizen of the Dominican Republic last residing in Allentown, Pennsylvania, was sentenced yesterday by U.S. District Judge Janet Bond Arterton in New Haven to 48 months of imprisonment for a fentanyl trafficking offense.


News Release: NEW ORLEANS - United States Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that WILLIAM J. BURNELL (“BURNELL"), age 72, a resident of Kenner, Louisiana, pleaded guilty today to conspiracy to defraud First NBC Bank (“ Bank “), the New Orleans-based bank that failed in April 2017.


Public press releases: U.S. Department of Justice, U.S. Marshals Service publishes 23 in August

There were 23 press releases published by the U.S. Department of Justice, U.S. Marshals Service in August.


Notice published on Sept. 13 by Commerce Department

The US Commerce Department published a four page notice on Sept. 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: The road closure of Brownsville Road (KY-70E) from the Mammoth Cave Parkway to the Brownsville Entrance of Mammoth Cave National Park is extended through 7 am Saturday, September 17. The temporary road closure is required for crews to complete fog sealing on the roadway. The road was set to reopen Friday morning, but the contractor has requested additional time to complete the work.