News from February 2023
By State Newswire | Feb 19, 2023
News Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price
By US DOT Newswire Report | Feb 19, 2023
There was an National Transportation Safety Board update to the Palestine, Ohio, train derailment, including calls for new regulation from Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg and other organizations.
By Karen Kidd | Feb 19, 2023
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced $262 million to improve jobs, health care and infrastructure access in historically underserved communities.
By State Newswire | Feb 19, 2023
News Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price
By State Newswire | Feb 19, 2023
Release: Officials from the United States and the Republic of India gathered, January 30-31, at the Department of State for the eighth meeting of the U.S.-India Civil Space Joint Working Group (CSJWG). The meeting was co-chaired by Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Jennifer R. Littlejohn and the National Aeronautics...
By Interior Newswire | Feb 19, 2023
News Release: * Return to The Civil War.
By Karen Kidd | Feb 19, 2023
A Mexican citizen has been sentenced to nine years in federal prison for conspiracy to import 28 pounds of fentanyl, disguised as tomatoes.
By Interior Newswire | Feb 19, 2023
“EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC.“ was published in the House section on pages H835-H837 on Feb. 14
By Karen Kidd | Feb 19, 2023
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently announced a second wave of approximately $1 billion for Superfund site cleanup.
By State Newswire | Feb 19, 2023
Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.
By State Newswire | Feb 19, 2023
Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.
By US DOT Newswire | Feb 19, 2023
“REINTRODUCTION OF THE AMERICAN PORT ACCESS PRIVILEGES ACT OF 2023“ was published in the Extensions of Remarks section on page E121 on Feb. 14
By Karen Kidd | Feb 19, 2023
The former corrections officer at Manhattan's Metropolitan Correctional Center was sentenced to three years in prison for smuggling a gun into the center.
By Press release submission | Feb 19, 2023
U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, reintroduced bipartisan legislation to improve the debris removal disaster contracting process for federal, local, tribal and state governments following natural disasters and will also help mitigate waste, fraud, and abuse
By Press release submission | Feb 19, 2023
U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Josh Hawley (R-MO) reintroduced bipartisan legislation to ensure U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers (CBPOs) can receive the retirement benefits they were promised when starting their service.
By Press release submission | Feb 19, 2023
A Disaster Recovery Center is open at Point Arena City Hall where residents who were affected by the severe storms and flooding can update FEMA applications and learn about other disaster assistance which may be available.
By Press release submission | Feb 19, 2023
Homeowners and renters in Butts, Henry, Jasper, Meriwether, Newton, Pike, Spalding and Troup counties who had damage to their properties after last month’s storms and tornadoes have until Monday, March 20, to apply for federal disaster assistance.
By Press release submission | Feb 19, 2023
In Lee County, a renter applied to FEMA after Hurricane Ian, reporting that her home and personal property were damaged by flooding. She also reported a disaster-caused need for medical expenses for which she had no insurance.
By Press release submission | Feb 19, 2023
Following continued discussions between the state of Ohio and FEMA regarding the Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine, Governor Mike DeWine and FEMA Regional Administrator Thomas C. Sivak issued the following joint statement:
By Press release submission | Feb 19, 2023
If you are facing legal issues or experiencing feelings of hopelessness or stress resulting from Georgia’s Jan. 12 severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes, you can get disaster legal advice and crisis counseling.
