News published on Federal Newswire in April 2023

News from April 2023


Stone-Manning: 'This large-scale transmission line will put people to work across our public lands'

The TransWest Express Project is one step closer to becoming a reality now that a notice to proceed has been issued for the 732-mile high voltage transmission line project.


ASL reports coordination process in federal statutes that helps government levels work together

The ASL has pointed out a process found in federal statutes to help local, state and federal governments overcome conflicts and harmonize plans to help achieve consistent policies.


Buttigieg: 'Strengthening our aviation system includes investing in rural and regional airports'

Yampa Valley Regional Airport in Colorado is currently set to undergo runway maintenance between mid-July and the end of August.


There were five notices published by the Federal Reserve System in week ending April 8, according to the Federal Register.


Raff: Frazar's leadership will provide 'cost-effective engineering solutions to western water needs'

The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation announced it has chosen Edward Frazar P.E., to head the Civil Engineering Services Division 2 to lead three groups for the organization’s Technical Services Center (TCS).


Holmes: 'Our emergency preparedness team has done an excellent job'

The Hanford Site Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant conducted an emergency drill for their ammonia leak response.


Ye: 'I do think that this comb technique is superior to anything out there'

Researchers at JILA have modified a breathalyzer to make it accurately detect COVID-19.


Vilsack: 'Approval of D-SNAP is vital' in helping California residents

The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently announced low-income residents in seven California counties hit by severe storms may be eligible for help from the USDA's Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.


Donovan: OSHA campaign aims 'to raise awareness' about dangers in trench work

U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration launched an outreach campaign following dozens of deaths last year in trench or excavation work.


Buttigieg: Safe Streets and Roads grants support 'some terrific projects' to improve road safety

U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced the latest rounds of federal funding to improve transportation infrastructure in Iowa, Minnesota and Wisconsin with a pair of social media posts.


Blinken reassures Ukraine of US commitment to 'standing with Ukraine as long as it takes,' following damaging leaks

Damaging leaks notwithstanding, the United State remains committed in its support of Ukraine as it continues to resist Russian aggression, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in a social media post


Riley: 'INCITE can support the most ambitious, long-term research campaigns'

The U.S. Department of Energy's Innovative and Novel Computational Impact on Theory and Experiment (INCITE) program is accepting proposals for high-impact research campaigns in science, engineering and computer science.


Newland: 'Tiwahe Initiative works because it gives Tribes the freedom and flexibility'

The U.S. Department of Indian Affairs recently announced the expansion of the Tiwahe Initiative.


Homeland Security probe results in Iran-linked conspiracy convictions

A Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) probe has led to criminal conspiracy convictions for two international businesses related to Iranian sanctions.


EPA announces strategy to address contamination at Lower Neponset River Superfund Site.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has outlined expedited efforts to investigate and address contamination at Lower Neponset River Superfund Site in Massachusetts after it met with local officials and residents to discuss progress.


EPA publishes online data to help stop metal exposures to children

EPA publishes a new online resource to help prevent heavy metal exposures in children


Reynolds: 'Dollar General Corp. has a substantial history of the same violations'

Dollar General was once again found to be exposing workers to safety hazards.


Parton: Grant funding will 'ensure we have the skilled workforce we need'

The U.S. Department of Labor recently announced the availability of $80 million through its Building Pathways to Infrastructure Jobs Grant Program.


Innovation and the Future of Finance

News Release: Thank you to the Global Interdependence Center for inviting me to speak today. While my remarks will touch on crypto-assets, they are focused more broadly on innovation and the future of finance.1


Federal Reserve System discusses Formations of, Acquisitions by, and Mergers of Bank Holding Companies on April 20

The US Federal Reserve System published a one page notice on April 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.