News published on Federal Newswire in February 2023

News from February 2023


House Republicans Challenge Khan FTC on Proposed Non-Compete Ban

News Release: Reps. House Republicans accused the Federal Trade Commission of engaging in a “power grab" by proposing to ban non-compete agreements nationwide and demanded the agency turn over documents.


USDA Unveils Strategic Approach and New Investments for Addressing Water Supply Challenges for Producers in the West

News Release: NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 13, 2023 - As part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to making Western communities more resilient to the impacts of drought and climate change, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced new investments and strategies to help farmers and ranchers conserve water, address climate change and build drought resilience in the West, supported in part by funding from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).


Biden-Harris Administration announces $18,914,000 in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding to address Emerging Contaminants like PFAS in drinking water in Wyoming

News Release: CHEYENNE – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $18,914,000 from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to address emerging contaminants, like Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in drinking water in Wyoming.


Notice published on Feb. 13 by Commerce Department

The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Feb. 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a three page rule on Feb. 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


USDA-AMS offers new grant application process starting Feb. 14

Local Food Promotion Program grant opened on Feb. 14.


Biden-Harris Administration Announces Almost $19 Million in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding for Hawaii to Address Emerging Contaminants like PFAS in Drinking Water

News Release: SAN FRANCISCO – Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael S. Regan announced the availability of $2 billion from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to address emerging contaminants, like Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in drinking water across the ...


The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page notice on Feb. 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.



READOUT: US Department of Labor expands OSHA's ability to protect all workers by certifying special visa applications to ensure effective enforcement

News Release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh joined Assistant Secretary for Occupational Safety and Health Doug Parker today to sign a memorandum that gives the Occupational Safety and Health Administration the authority to issue certifications in support of applications for U Nonimmigrant Status and T Nonimmigrant Status visas.


Labor Department discusses Final Finding of No Significant Impact, Gary Job Corps Center Proposed Disposal and Reuse on Feb. 13

The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Feb. 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


NEWS: Chairman Sanders and All Democratic Members of HELP Committee Invite Starbucks CEO to Testify at Hearing on Company’s Labor Practices

News Release: WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 - In a letter signed by all the Democratic members of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, Chairman Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Sens. Patty Murray (D-Wash.), Bob Casey (D-Pa.), Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.), Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), Tim Kaine (D-Va.), Maggie Hassan...


National Park and Indiana Dunes Tourism Offer Volunteering Opportunities

News Release: Quick Facts. Amenities. 1 listed. Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits. Torvosaurus tanneri is a species of theropod dinosaur from the Late Jurassic Morrison Formation of North America. It is known from the Carnegie Quarry at Dinosaur National Monument from a single bone, the humerus. This upper...


Release: COLUMBUS, Ohio Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers stopped two firearms from making their way onboard airplanes at John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) in separate incidents over the weekend.


Oak Ridge Contractor Expands Employee Health Clinic and Services

Oak Ridge Contractor Expands Employee Health Clinic and Services


Where No One Has Gone Before: The Final Frontier for Diplomacy

Where No One Has Gone Before: The Final Frontier for Diplomacy


Minerals Security Partnership Governments Engage with African Countries and Issue a Statement on Principles for Environmental, Social, and Governance Standards

Minerals Security Partnership Governments Engage with African Countries and Issue a Statement on Principles for Environmental, Social, and Governance Standards


Opening Remarks at Indaba’s Mining Sector Commercialization Workshop

Opening Remarks at Indaba’s Mining Sector Commercialization Workshop


Joint Statement on OPCW Report Finding Syrian Regime Responsible for Chemical Weapons Attack in Douma, Syria on April 7, 2018

Joint Statement on OPCW Report Finding Syrian Regime Responsible for Chemical Weapons Attack in Douma, Syria on April 7, 2018


Rewards for Justice – Reward Offer for Information on Mohamoud Abdi Aden and Others Responsible for the 2019 Attack on DusitD2 Hotel Complex in Nairobi, Kenya

Rewards for Justice – Reward Offer for Information on Mohamoud Abdi Aden and Others Responsible for the 2019 Attack on DusitD2 Hotel Complex in Nairobi, Kenya