News published on Federal Newswire in April 2023

Dingman: Prescribed burns in Las Cienegas National Conservation Area help 'conserve the natural values of the area'

By Federal Newswire Report | Apr 5, 2023

The Bureau of Land Management’s Tucson field office will seek to conduct a prescribed fire on the Las Cienegas National Conservation Area.

Mourtisen: ‘We are pleased to continue our partnership with the Hoopa Tribe’

By Federal Newswire Report | Apr 5, 2023

The U.S. Bureau of Land Management announced a partnership with the Hoopa Valley Tribe on projects to restore ecosystems and improve wildfire resilience.

Cash: EPA focuses on 'importance of the safe handling and management of hazardous substances'

By Federal Newswire Report | Apr 5, 2023

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reaches a settlement with a Massachusetts cold storage warehouse and distribution company for mishandling hazardous chemicals.

Hurl: ‘The wildflowers are only just starting to bloom on the Carrizo’

By Federal Newswire Report | Apr 5, 2023

The U.S. Bureau of Land Management warned wildflower season is off to a slow start in some areas.

Chapin: 'Carlsbad Caverns’ anniversary celebrates a century of discovery, preservation and protection'

By Sam Jackson | Apr 5, 2023

The National Park Service is celebrating the 100th anniversary of Carlsbad Caverns National Park, with a variety of events and activities planned all year to mark the parks' centennial.

Gallagher introduces STAND with Taiwan Act: If China invades, 'U.S. will not hesitate to respond with crippling and comprehensive economic sanctions'

By Federal Newswire Report | Apr 4, 2023

Rep. Mike Gallagher and Sen. Dan Sullivan have introduced the Sanctions Targeting Aggressors of Neighboring Democracies (STAND) with Taiwan Act of 2023, which proposes imposing comprehensive economic and financial sanctions on China if the People’s Liberation Army or its proxies invade Taiwan. The sanctions would target the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), any Chinese financial institutions and industrial sectors and ban U.S. financial institutions from investing in Chinese entities affiliated with the CCP.

Crypto exchange co-CEO on winding down U.S. operations: 'Not economically viable for us to continue to operate in the current U.S. regulatory and economic environment'

By Federal Newswire Report | Apr 4, 2023

Richie Lai, the co-founder and CEO of Bittrex, a Seattle-based cryptocurrency exchange, announced March 31 that due to the regulatory and economic climate in the U.S., the company is shutting down its domestic operations.

Cosby: Civic involvement helps USDA 'better serve urban and innovative producers and their communities'

By Federal Department News | Apr 4, 2023

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is encouraging public participation in the April 18 virtual meeting of the Federal Advisory Committee for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production.

Fox: 'Diversifying and stretching precious water supplies is essential'

By Federal Newswire Report | Apr 4, 2023

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a $170 million loan to Poseidon Resources in San Diego to support its Carlsbad Desalination Plant Intake Modification and Wetlands Project.

Godfrey: 'The policy changes we are making will help us improve'

By Federal Newswire Report | Apr 4, 2023

The U.S. Department of Labor confirmed new updates to deal with benefit claims for federal firefighters struggling with specific occupation related illnesses.

Nanda: ‘Companies use counterclaims like this one to circumvent' Fair Labor Standards Act rules

By Federal Newswire Report | Apr 4, 2023

The U.S. Department of Labor said an American subsidiary of a Mexican-based baked goods company can not counter sue bakery drivers.

Driscoll: California man 'attempted to silence a journalist with threats of violence'

By Federal Newswire Report | Apr 4, 2023

The U.S. Attorney’s Office reported the former leader the White Supremacist group Kuerkrieg Division was arrested for sending online death threats to a journalist reporting on his group.

'TikTok did itself no favors' by having CEO appear before Congress

By Federal Newswire Report | Apr 4, 2023

U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Ill.), ranking member of the China Select Committee, has expressed his doubts over the veracity of TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew's recent statements to Congress.

Parker: 'Certifying Maine’s state plan marks a major milestone for the state’s public employees'

By Federal Newswire Report | Apr 4, 2023

The U.S. Department of Labor certified Maine's Completion of Developmental Steps of Occupational Safety and its health plan for state, local and government workers.

Granholm: DOE is 'supercharging America’s drive towards an affordable and secure clean energy economy'

By Sam Jackson | Apr 4, 2023

The Department of Energy announced $750 million is now available for research, development and demonstration efforts that aim to cut the costs of producing clean hydrogen.

Fire at Mexican migration facility kills dozens; ‘...more could have been done to save their lives'

By Federal Newswire Report | Apr 4, 2023

A fire at an immigrant-processing facility in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico, on March 27 killed 38 migrants and injured dozens more in one of the deadliest incidents along the Texas-Mexico border in recent years.

CFTC commissioner: No 'one-size-fits-all solution' for digital assets

By Juliette Fairley | Apr 4, 2023

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) commissioner, who authored the "Ten Fundamentals for Responsible Digital Asset Markets", is currently developing best practices and industry standards.