News published on Federal Newswire in April 2023

News from April 2023


The US Federal Reserve System published a two page notice on April 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


OSHA publishes 2022 injury and illness data, a 'valuable tool,' Parker says

The U.S. Department of Labor's (DOL) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has made public its 2022 injury and illness data collected from more than 300,000 establishments nationwide.


Biden administration invests in clean water infrastructure upgrades in New York, New Jersey, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently announced that New Jersey, New York, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands would receive more than $126,864,000 from the Clean Water State Revolving Funds.


Ison: Federal, military employees must be 'truthful and honest about their connections to foreign governments'

A man from Ypsilanti, Mich., pleaded guilty to making false claims in his security clearance application for the U.S. Navy.


Change in Bank Control Notices; Acquisitions of Shares of a Bank or Bank Holding Company discussed on April 7 by Federal Reserve System

The US Federal Reserve System published a one page notice on April 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Federal Reserve System discusses Change in Bank Control Notices; Acquisitions of Shares of a Bank or Bank Holding Company on April 7

The US Federal Reserve System published a two page notice on April 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Polite: Ex-officer 'abused the respect that came with his badge'

A former vice detective with the San Diego Police Department and three co-defendants entered guilty pleas in connection with the operation of illegal massage parlors in Arizona and California that used women as prostitutes while pretending to provide therapeutic massage services.


Mayorkas: Democracies must ‘reject harmful uses of technology and stand together’

Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas promoted U.S. efforts to mitigate technology misuse and abuse during the second Summit for Democracy virtual gathering last month in Washington, D.C.


Vilsack: 'Luckily, there’s a lot we can do to protect our resources' from nonnative threats

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has declared April to be "Invasive Plant Pest and Disease Awareness Month (IPPDAM)," as a way to inform Americans about the nationwide impact of invasive pests.


Vilsack: 'When we invest in rural communities, we are supporting hard work'

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for $1 billion in grants to help agricultural producers and rural small businesses invest in renewable energy systems and make energy-efficiency improvements.


Buttigieg: 'We're bringing manufacturing back to America'

U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg recently reiterated his department's excitement about a multi-billion dollar electric vehicle battery facility being built in a small East Kansas town.


Buttigieg: 'The Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway System plays a central role'

The Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway System's 65th navigation season officially opened March 22.


Criswell: 'As the disasters become more frequent, as the needs become more complex'

Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator Deanne Criswell attended the National Emergency Management Association’s Mid-Year Forum in Alexandria, Va. to discuss ongoing recovery efforts across the nation and to propose overhauling the nation's emergency recovery response programs.


Buttigieg: 'FRA is on the ground after a BNSF train carrying ethanol derailed'

A March 30 train derailment in Minnesota resulted in a fire and evacuation of the area.


Mayorkas refuses to call border a crisis despite rising statistics: ‘We face a very serious challenge in certain parts of the border’

Questions about how to qualify statistics from the U.S.-Mexico border are being raised after U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas refused to call the situation at the border a “crisis” on "60 Minutes."


Washington: 'I no longer saw a respectful, civil and viable path forward'

A nominee to lead the Federal Aviation Administration recently withdrew his name from consideration after facing an onslaught of criticism.


Formations of, Acquisitions by, and Mergers of Bank Holding Companies discussed on April 6 by Federal Reserve System

The US Federal Reserve System published a one page notice on April 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Mayorkas: 'The entire federal family is here to support these communities' in Mississippi

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Federal Emergency Management Agency are on hand to assist the state of Mississippi following a string of tornadoes that devastated the region.


Ehrlich: 'FEMA is pleased to be able to assist the state of Vermont'

The Federal Emergency Management Agency recently announced more than $3 million in grant funding for Vermont to reimburse the state for medical costs arising from the COVID-19 pandemic.


Shanelle Booker appointed acting U.S. attorney for Middle District of Georgia

C. Shanelle Booker has assumed the role of Acting U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Georgia, marking a historic first as both the first Black person and Black woman to lead the office.