News published on Federal Newswire in September 2022

News from September 2022



News Release: (CHICAGO – September 8, 2022) Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a $135,212 pollution prevention, or P2, grant to Central Michigan University. This is one of the 39 national grants made possible by President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s historic $100 million program investment. ...



US Department of Labor proposes $303K in penalties for Middletown foundry, for willfully exposing employees to workplace hazards

News Release: MIDDLETOWN, NJ - An investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration found that a Middletown foundry willfully exposed workers to numerous safety and health hazards, citing the company for 14 violations with proposed penalties of $303,106.


Parkersburg Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Drug Crime

News Release: CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Johnathon Earl Hamrick, 33, of Parkersburg, pleaded guilty today to possession with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine.


The US Transportation Department published a four page rule on Sept. 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Message to the People of the United Kingdom and to the Peoples of the Commonwealth

News Release: Together with the American people, I extend my deepest sympathies to His Majesty The King, the entire Royal Family, the people of the United Kingdom, and the peoples of the Commonwealth on the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.


FACT SHEET: USDA Support for Food Banks and the Emergency Food System


News Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of Tajikistan as you celebrate 31 years as a sovereign, independent state on September 9.


News Release: CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Matthew Ryan Hunt, 34, of Parkersburg, was sentenced today to five years in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, for being a felon in possession of a firearm.


News Release: Louisville, KY - A Louisville man was sentenced today to 21 months in prison and ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $285,336.93 for defrauding an elderly victim out of hundreds of thousands of dollars in a bank fraud scheme.


News Release: NEWARK, N.J. - Three Essex County, New Jersey, men admitted their roles in murders in aid of racketeering on behalf of a drug enterprise, including the murder of a federal informant, U.S. Attorney Philip Sellinger announced today.


United States of America-Republic of Korea Extended Deterrence Strategy and Consultation Group (EDSCG)

Release: The United States and the Republic of Korea will hold a bilateral Extended Deterrence Strategy and Consultation Group (EDSCG) meeting on Sept. 16, 2022. The United States delegation will be led by Ambassador Bonnie D. Jenkins, Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security,...


There are seven releases scheduled to be published on Sept. 12.


News Release: BOSTON - A Chicago man has pleaded guilty to threatening and coercing a Massachusetts minor to engage in sexual conduct.


Louisville Man Sentenced to 21 Months in Federal Prison for Defrauding Senior Victim

News Release: Louisville, KY - A Louisville man was sentenced today to 21 months in prison and ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $285,336.93 for defrauding an elderly victim out of hundreds of thousands of dollars in a bank fraud scheme.


What did Commerce Department publish on Sept. 8?

The US Commerce Department published a five page notice on Sept. 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


READOUT: Secretary Marty Walsh, mental health advocates meet  to discuss access to health services, treatment, supportive workplaces

Release: WASHINGTON - Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh met with leading mental health advocacy groups, health care professional associations and other stakeholders today in Washington to discuss workers’ access to mental health services, treatment and supportive workplaces.


Three Paterson Police Officers Sentenced for Roles in Violating Individuals’ Civil Rights

News Release: NEWARK, N.J. - Three Paterson, New Jersey, police officers were sentenced today for their respective roles in a conspiracy to violate individuals’ civil rights, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.


News Release: ST. CROIX, U.S. Virgin Islands - FEMA has applied an inclusive approach to supporting the U.S. Virgin Islands in its response and recovery efforts to hurricanes Irma and Maria which made landfall in September 2017. FEMA is committed to providing equitable services for people with disabilities and others with access and functional needs.