News published on Federal Newswire in September 2022

News from September 2022


USDOJ-OJP-OVW grant application closes on Sept. 13

OVW Fiscal Year 2022 Resource Center on Workplace Responses to Assist Victims of Domestic and Sexual Violence Invitation to Apply grant opened on Sept. 8.


Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Pascagoula River, Pascagoula, MS discussed on Sept. 7 by Homeland Security Department

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


Collinsville osteopathic physician sentenced to a year in prison for illegally prescribing drug

News Release: ST. LOUIS - U.S. District Judge Ronnie L. White on Wednesday sentenced an osteopathic physician from Collinsville, Illinois to a year in prison for illegally prescribing an anti-anxiety drug.


Minneapolis Man Charged with Using 3D Printers to Manufacture Machineguns

News Release: MINNEAPOLIS - A Minneapolis man has been charged in a federal criminal complaint for possessing auto sears and using 3D printers to manufacture auto sears out of his Minneapolis residence, announced U.S. Attorney Andrew M. Luger.


The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Sept. 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


USDA Announces $400 Million in Funding Available to Create USDA Regional Food Business Centers

News Release: WASHINGTON, Sept. 7, 2022 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today the availability of approximately $400 million to provide essential local and regional food systems coordination, technical assistance, and capacity building services through USDA’s new Regional Food Business Centers.


DOC grant application closes on Jan. 10

Coastal Hypoxia Research Program (CHRP) grant opened on Sept. 8.


News Release: COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA - Syed Ben Al-Amin, age 34, of Saint Paul, Minnesota, was sentenced on Tuesday, September 6, 2022, to over eight years in prison (100 months) following his plea to a charge of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.


News Release: ROCHESTER, N.Y.-U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Derek Hagen, 29, of Batavia, NY, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Elizabeth A. Wolford to production of child pornography and possession of child pornography involving prepubescent minors. The charges carry a mandatory minimum penalty of 15 years in prison, a maximum of 30 years, and a $250,000 fine.


Clarke: 'This result is a testament to the courage of the victim who came forward to tell her story'

A former West Virginia firefighter and police officer was sentenced in Charleston federal court to 14 years in prison, five years of supervised release and registration as a sex offender under the federal Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act.


Raimondo: 'Tribal communities will not be left behind' in high-speed internet

Five Tribal groups in Arizona were awarded more than $105.8 million from the Internet for All project.


News Release: Today, Workforce Protections Subcommittee Republican Leader Fred Keller (R-PA) delivered the following remarks, as prepared for delivery, at a subcommittee hearing on H.R. 7345, which creates undue burdens on America’s farmers and limits the opportunities of America’s youth employed on farms...


Wyden Speaks Against Republican Efforts to Protect Wealthy Tax Cheats

News Release: Mr. President, it’s time for a reality check here in the United States Senate. The far right has an awful lot to say about the IRS these days. Even Senators - who should know better - are spinning wild fantasies about 87,000 agents who are armed to the teeth and coming to the doors of innocent small business people. All this talk is unscathed by the truth.


TSA at Hollywood Burbank Airport discovers two firearms in past week

Release: BURBANK, Calif. - Officers with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) at Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) have found two firearms in travelers carry-on luggage in the past week during the routine X-ray screening of carry-on luggage at the security checkpoints.


Gresham Man Faces Federal Charges After Overdose Death of Portland Teenager

News Release: A Gresham, Oregon, man is facing federal charges for selling fentanyl that resulted in the overdose death of a 17-year-old Portland teenager.


Secretary Blinken’s Call with Kenyan President-elect Ruto

News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Kenyan President-elect William Ruto. The Secretary congratulated President-elect Ruto on his election and commended all Kenyans for their conduct of a peaceful electoral process.  Secretary Blinken ...


News Release: HARRISBURG - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced today that Juan Diaz, age 38, of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, was sentenced to 30 years’ imprisonment by United States District Court Judge Christopher C. Conner for a drug delivery resulting in death.


News Release: Citizen’s Tip Leads to Investigation and Arrest.


Woodbury County Man Pleads Guilty to Possessing Child Pornography

News Release: Chad Moyle, 37, from Sioux City, Iowa, pleaded guilty to possessing child pornography. Moyle pled guilty on September 7, 2022, in federal court in Sioux City.


Cumberland Island National Seashore Mainland Museum temporarily closed for curatorial renovations

News Release: (St. Marys, GA)- Big changes are happening at the Cumberland Island Mainland Museum! After several years of planning, the curatorial storage space is receiving a makeover. Compact, mobile storage is being installed to make better use of the space and allow for future growth of the museum collection.