News published on Federal Newswire in February 2023

The US Homeland Security Department published a three page rule on Feb. 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

EPA invites Downers Grove, Illinois residents to talk about the Ellsworth Superfund site

By EPA Newswire | Feb 18, 2023

News Release: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency invites residents of Downers Grove, Illinois, to talk with EPA representatives about the investigation and cleanup of the Ellsworth Industrial Park Superfund Alternative Approach site.

In the Matter of: Shuren Qin, discussed on Feb. 17 by Commerce Department

The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Feb. 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

ERO Houston removes twice-deported gang member wanted in El Salvador for aggravated homicide, illegal association

News Release: HOUSTON - Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Houston, with assistance from ERO El Salvador and the Security Alliance for Fugitive Enforcement (SAFE) Task Force, removed Noe David Alvarez Escamilla, a twice-previously deported gang member from the United States on Feb. 17. Alvarez is wanted in El Salvador for aggravated homicide and illegal association.

Importer of Controlled Substances Application: Persist Al Formulations Corp discussed on Feb. 17 by Justice Department

The US Justice Department published a one page notice on Feb. 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Commerce Department discusses In the Matter of: Jorge Martin Dorame, Jr., 4540 S Rural Road, Apt. G8, Tempe, AZ 85282; Order Denying Export Privileges on Feb. 17

The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Feb. 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Joint Statement from Ohio Governor DeWine and FEMA Regional Administrator Sivak

News Release: WASHINGTON -- 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...

Rodgers and Johnson to Regan: We Need Details on EPA’s Response to the Ohio Train Derailment

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy Rodgers (R-WA) and Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials Subcommittee Chair Bill Johnson (R-OH) sent a letter today to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requesting information about the federal government’s response to the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.

Jury Convicts Kansas Men for Violent Kidnapping in Wyandotte County

News Release: KANSAS CITY, KAN. - A federal jury convicted two Kansas men of kidnapping, drug, and gun charges in connection with the 2019 torture of a victim in Kansas City, Kansas.

Senators Stabenow, Boozman Announce Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee Subcommittee Rosters and Leadership for the 118th Congress

By USDA Newswire | Feb 18, 2023

News Release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.), chairwoman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, and John Boozman (R-Ark.), ranking member, today announced the majority and minority chairs, ranking members and subcommittee rosters for the 118th Congress.

Safety Zone: Macy's July 4th Fireworks, East River, NY discussed on Feb. 17 by Homeland Security Department

The US Homeland Security Department published a two page rule on Feb. 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Commerce Department discusses Hydrographic Services Review Panel Meeting, February 28-March 2, 2023 on Feb. 17

The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Feb. 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

US Department of Labor awards $420K to support workforce training for Kansas workers displaced by MasterBrand Cabinets’ closure

By DOL Newswire | Feb 18, 2023

News Release: WASHINGTON - When MasterBrand Cabinets announced plans in December 2022 to close its Newton, Kansas location, the area lost one of its largest employers, displacing more than 400 workers.

Rodgers and Johnson to Regan: We Need Details on EPA’s Response to the Ohio Train Derailment

By EPA Newswire | Feb 18, 2023

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy Rodgers (R-WA) and Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials Subcommittee Chair Bill Johnson (R-OH) sent a letter today to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requesting information about the federal government’s response to the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.

Assistant Secretary Kang Travels to Tokyo February 21-23

By State Newswire | Feb 18, 2023

News Release: Assistant Secretary for International Security and Nonproliferation Eliot Kang will travel to Tokyo on February 21-23 to join the G7 Nonproliferation Directors Group meeting.

Two Duluth Men Indicted for Fentanyl and Methamphetamine Trafficking Conspiracy

News Release: DULUTH, Minn. - A federal grand jury returned a four-count indictment against two Duluth men for a methamphetamine and fentanyl trafficking conspiracy, announced U.S. Attorney Andrew M. Luger.

New Orleans Man Sentenced to More Than Nine Years for Violating the Federal Gun Control and the Federal Controlled Substances Acts

News Release: NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - United States District Judge Lance M. Africk sentenced JACOB BANKS, age 32, of New Orleans, yesterday to 111 months in the Bureau of Prisons for violating the Federal Gun Control Act and the Federal Controlled Substances Act, announced U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans.

Madison Man Sentenced to Six Years for Cocaine Conspiracy