News published on Federal Newswire in September 2022

News from September 2022


News Release: *** MEDIA ADVISORY ***. HUNTINGTON, W.Va. - United States Attorney Will Thompson, along with Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Assistant Special Agent in Charge Scott Argiro and other law enforcement officials, will hold a press conference at 12 p.m. on Wednesday, September 7, 2022, to announce the...


Reclamation seeks public comment on Horsetooth Reservoir’s South Bay Campground communication tower

News Release: LOVELAND, Colo. - The Bureau of Reclamation, Eastern Colorado Area Office (ECAO) is seeking public input on a request received from Crown Castle USA Inc. to replace an existing 36-foot communication tower with a 50-foot steel tower within South Bay Campground at Horsetooth Reservoir in Fort Collins to...



Local Physician Assistant Arrested for Unlawfully Practicing Medicine

News Release: BROWNSVILLE, Texas ‐ A 49-year-old Brownsville man has been charged for his role in a scheme to defraud Medicaid by working with a suspended medical license, announced U.S. Attorney Jennifer Lowery.


Transportation Department discusses Airworthiness Directives; Piaggio Aero Industries S.p.A Airplanes on Sept. 6

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


Chellberg Fun just One of 50 Events during this Weekend’s Indiana Dunes Festival

News Release: Spend this weekend in nature, or history, at the Indiana Dunes Outdoor Adventure Festival. Hike, kayak, bike, or learn about geo-caching, photography, birding, and more. The festival runs from Friday September 9th through Sunday, September 11th and feature activities for people of all ages and physical...


U.S. Department of the Interior chief of staff: New appointees will help 'achieve the administration’s ambitious goals'

The U.S. Department of the Interior has announced new appointments to help implement the Biden administration programs that were recently approved by Congress.


Four Defendants Sentenced for Assaulting Fellow Inmate in 2020

News Release: Four men have been sentenced in federal court after joining together to commit a coordinated assault on a fellow inmate in 2020, announced U.S. Attorney Clint Johnson.


News Release: Today, Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC) issued the following statement criticizing the National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) proposal to revive the Obama administration’s job-killing joint employer standard...


Release: Food supply chain issues and rising food costs have strained individuals and families across the country, highlighting the importance of a strong and resilient emergency food system, which includes organizations such as food banks, soup kitchens, food pantries, and more. These emergency food providers...


US Department of Labor sues former Albany restaurant owner, operator  to end retaliation against workers who filed wage lawsuit

News Release: ALBANY, NY - The U.S. Department of Labor has filed suit against the former owner of an Albany restaurant after he allegedly tried to intimidate three workers and prevent them from participating in a private class action lawsuit, thus depriving them of their full rights under the Fair Labor Standards ...


News Release: Previously convicted felon trafficked firearms. BOSTON - A Taunton man has pleaded guilty in connection with illegally possessing and trafficking firearms. Jaylen Rose, 28, pleaded guilty on Aug. 30, 2022 in federal court in Boston to one count of dealing in firearms without a license and one count...



News Release: HOPKINS, SC - Congaree National Park is seeking entries for the Annual SwampFest Student Art Competition. This competition is an opportunity for young artists (grades K-8) from the Midlands to showcase their talent while celebrating the outdoors, Congaree National Park, and local heritage.


News Release: A Sioux City man who possessed a stolen firearm as a felon pled guilty Sept. 1, 2022, in federal court in Sioux City. Michael David Groves, age 26, from Sioux City, Iowa was convicted of possession of a firearm by a felon. In a plea agreement, Groves admitted to being a convicted felon and knowing he was prohibited from owning a firearm. Groves admitted to possessing a 12-gauge shotgun, which was reported stolen after a burglary in Plymouth County, Iowa.


BJS Releases Indicators for Crime Estimates Using NIBRS Data

News Release: WASHINGTON - The Bureau of Justice Statistics, a division of the Department of Justice’s Office of Justice Programs, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Criminal Justice Information Services Division today released Indicators for Crime Estimates Using NIBRS Data.


Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) will launch an updated web-based dashboard containing information on SARS-CoV-2 variants detected in animals. This data is important as we and researchers around the world work to better understand and combat SARS-CoV-2 and protect animal and human health.


The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Sept. 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Homeland Security Department published a six page notice on Sept. 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: Strategy includes key initiatives, timelines for funding notices, recommendations for successful applications Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce released its strategy outlining how the Department will implement $50 billion from the bipartisan CHIPS Act of 2022, signed by President Biden last month. ...