News published on Federal Newswire in February 2023

News Release: CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Bureau of Land Management has authorized Escalante Desert Resources LLC, a subsidiary of Fervo Energy, to proceed with exploration activities on geothermal leases located on public lands managed by the BLM. The purpose of the exploration is to determine commercial feasibility of geothermal energy production in Beaver County, Utah.

Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Meeting with European External Action Service Secretary General Sannino

News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price

Reclamation issues snowmelt forecast for North Platte River Basin

News Release: MILLS, Wyo. - The Bureau of Reclamation has prepared the February snowmelt runoff forecasts and operating plans for the North Platte River Basin.

House Panel Issues Subpoenas to Tech CEOs for Information on Content Moderation

News Release: House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan has sent subpoenas to the chief executives of five large U.S. tech companies, demanding information on how they moderate content on their online platforms.

Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with United Arab Emirates Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed

Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.

Public press releases: U.S. Department of Agriculture publishes three in January

By USDA Newswire | Feb 15, 2023

There were three press releases published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture in January.

U.S.-Caribbean Engagement

News Release: The United States partners with Caribbean governments in defense of our shared values, and to improve Caribbean resilience in all aspects - economy, security, and democracy - so that the people of the Caribbean and the United States enjoy prosperity, health, and freedom.

Westerman: 'America should be the world leader in energy and mineral production and innovation'

By Tamara Browning | Feb 15, 2023

The U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman U.S. Rep. Bruce Westerman (R-Arkansas) said during an oversight hearing held on Feb. 8 that he wants Americans to get the message that the U.S. is blessed with resources that can be developed.

Marble Slab Creamery franchisee in Panama City Beach kept workers’ tips illegally, investigation recovers $169K in back wages, damages for 144 workers

By DOL Newswire | Feb 15, 2023

Release: Employer: Marble Slab Creamery of Pier Park Inc., operating as Marble Slab Creamery

Ashton J. Ryan, Jr. Found Guilty of Fraud Resulting in Failure of First NBC Bank

News Release: NEW ORLEANS -Today U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that on February 9, 2023 a federal jury has returned a verdict of guilty on all forty-six (46) counts against former First NBC Bank President and CEO Ashton J. Ryan, Jr. and not guilty on all seven (7) counts against former First NBC Bank senior vice president Fred V. Beebe.

Justice Department Announces Over $200 Million in Investments in State Crisis Intervention

News Release: WASHINGTON - The Justice Department announced today 49 awards to states, territories, and the District of Columbia as part of the Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program. This investment of over $231 million will fund state crisis intervention court proceedings, including but not limited to, extreme...

San Antonio Man Arrested in Connection with Six National Chain Store Robberies

News Release: SAN ANTONIO - A San Antonio man was arrested in San Antonio on Monday on federal criminal charges related to his alleged robbery of six national chain stores around San Antonio between Jan. 28 and 31, 2023.

DOI-BLM grant application closes on April 17

IIJA Bureau of Land Management Idaho Fuels Management and Community Fire Assistance Program grant opened on Feb. 15.

Transportation Department discusses Petition for Exemption; Summary of Petition Received; AMAC Aerospace Switzerland AG on Feb. 14

By US DOT Newswire | Feb 15, 2023

The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on Feb. 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Secretary Antony J. Blinken and UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan Before Their Meeting

Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good afternoon, everyone. It’s a great pleasure as always to welcome Sheikh Abdullah here to the State Department, back to the State Department. We have the closest of collaborations with the UAE on a broad range of regional and indeed global issues, a close strategic partner for the...

National Park Service Seeks Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Hyde Park Drive-In Movie Theatre

News Release: Water is found in Capitol Reef National Park (NP) in the form of springs, seeps, tinajas, and streams. These water resources create unique habitats and represent rare sources of water throughout the otherwise arid Capitol Reef. There are only a handful of perennial streams in the park, but the smaller water resources-springs, seeps, and tinajas-are scattered throughout the park.

High-level U.S. Government Delegation Travel to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Release: U.S. Department of State Special Envoy for Global Food Security Dr. Cary Fowler, will join U.S. Department of State Assistant Secretary for Africa Molly Phee, the Special Presidential Representative for U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit Implementation Ambassador Johnnie Carson, USAID Assistant Administrator...

Ashdown Man Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison for Production of Child Pornography

News Release: TEXARKANA - An Ashdown man was sentenced today to 360 months in prison without the possibility of parole, followed by 20 years supervised release, on one count of Production of Child Pornography. The Honorable Chief Judge Susan O. Hickey presided over the sentencing hearing in the U.S. District Court in Texarkana.

Justice Department Announces Over $200 Million in Investments in State Crisis Intervention

News Release: PHOENIX, Ariz. - The Justice Department announced today 49 awards to states, territories, and the District of Columbia as part of the Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program. This investment of over $231 million will fund state crisis intervention court proceedings, including but not limited to, extreme...

Deputy Secretary Wendy R. Sherman And Japanese Vice Minister Mori Takeo and Republic of Korea (ROK) First Vice Minister Cho Hyundong at a Joint Press Availability