News published on Federal Newswire in September 2022

Release: MILWAUKEE Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers prevented a handgun from making its way onboard an airplane at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) Monday.

TSA installs state-of-the art X-ray scanners in security checkpoint at Guams A.B. Won Pat International Airport

Release: TAMUNING, Guam - The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has completed installation of two new X-ray scanners in the security checkpoint at A.B. Won Pat International Airport (GUM) on Guam. The scanners are being used to screen carry-on property of travelers departing GUM.

Former CEO of Health Clinic Convicted of Medicaid Fraud

News Release: A federal jury convicted a former CEO of a health clinic for defrauding the Louisiana Medicaid Program over several years.

Forest Service to fund more than $37 million for recreation infrastructure improvements that 'play a crucial role to so many people'

By Tamara Browning | Sep 28, 2022

The naiton's recreation infrastructure will benefit from more than $37 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service.

U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $4.5 Million in American Rescue Plan Funds to Boost Tourism Through Improvements to Recreational Amenities in Bisbee, Arizona

News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $4.5 million grant to city of Bisbee, Arizona, to support the recovery of the tourism and outdoor recreation sector with development of a new, shared-use trail in the city. This grant is funded by the American Rescue Plan.

Leader of Sex Trafficking Ring Sentenced to 60 Years in Federal Prison, Ordered to Pay Over $14 Million in Restitution

News Release: MIAMI - A South Florida federal district judge has sentenced William D. Foster, 50, to 60 years in prison for running a sex trafficking organization for more than 20 years that exploited dozens of vulnerable women and girls. The judge also entered a $3.4 million forfeiture money judgment against Foster and ordered him to pay over $14 million in restitution to his victims.

DOE Announces Notice of Sale of Additional Crude Oil From the Strategic Petroleum Reserve

By DOE Newswire | Sep 28, 2022

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C.- The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Petroleum Reserves today announced a Notice of Sale of up to 10 million barrels of crude oil to be delivered from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) in November 2022. This Notice of Sale is part of President Biden’s announcement on...

Notice of Scope Ruling Applications Filed in Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Proceedings discussed on Sept. 27 by Commerce Department

The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Sept. 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $3.9 Million in American Rescue Plan Funds for Roadway Construction to Support Future Development on Yavapai-Prescott Reservation

News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $3.9 million grant to the Yavapai-Prescott Tribe, Prescott, Arizona, to make roadway infrastructure improvements needed to support business growth in a region impacted by the declining us of coal. This grant is funded by the American Rescue Plan and EDA’s $300 million Coal Communities Commitment.

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission set to publish a new notice on Sept. 29

By DOE Newswire | Sep 28, 2022

There are eight releases scheduled to be published on Sept. 29.

Dane County Regional Airport passengers reminded to arrive early, pack smart

Release: MADISON As travel volumes continue to approach pre-pandemic levels, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is reminding passengers departing Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) to arrive 90 minutes before their flight and keep prohibited items out of their carry-on bags.

Possession of Suspicious Package Containing Heroin Sends Jena Man to Federal Prison

News Release: ALEXANDRIA, La. - United States Attorney Brandon B. Brown announced that John Monroe Cameron, 45, of Jena, Louisiana, has been sentenced by United States District Judge David C. Joseph for possession of heroin. Cameron was sentenced to 46 months in prison, followed by 4 years of supervised release.

Energy Department discusses Combined Notice of Filings #1 on Sept. 27

By DOE Newswire | Sep 28, 2022

The US Energy Department published a two page notice on Sept. 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Convicted Bank Robber Sentenced to 30 Months in Prison for Bribing a Corrections Officer

News Release: MOBILE, AL - A Selma man was sentenced to 30 months in prison for bribing a corrections officer while awaiting a federal trial for armed bank robbery.

Johnson: 'For more than 20 years, Garrin Thompson repeatedly preyed on children'

By Timothy Stuckey | Sep 28, 2022

A federal jury recently convicted an Oklahoma man for engaging in illegal sexual behavior with three minors Sept. 22.

Preston County man admits to meth charge, sentenced

News Release: CLARKSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA - Jerrid Weaver, of Arthurdale, West Virginia, has admitted to having methamphetamine and was sentenced to 70 months of incarceration, United States Attorney William Ihlenfeld announced.

CISA Postpones Fifth Annual National Cybersecurity Summit 

News Release: WASHINGTON - The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has decided to postpone the 5th Annual National Cybersecurity Summit due to the mission-critical work of preparing for the potential impact of Hurricane Ian in the region. The summit was originally scheduled to occur one week from today on October 4.

Agriculture Department discusses Northeast Oregon Forests Resource Advisory Committee on Sept. 27

By USDA Newswire | Sep 28, 2022

The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on Sept. 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Defendant charged in Zuni shooting case

News Release: ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Alexander M.M. Uballez, United States Attorney for the District of New Mexico, and Raul Bujanda, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI Albuquerque Field Office, announced that Nicholas Pinto has been charged with assault resulting in serious bodily injury and discharging a firearm during...

U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $4 Million in CARES Act Recovery Assistance to Establish Business Hub in Providence, Rhode Island