News published on Federal Newswire in February 2023

News from February 2023


USDA Invests $9.4 Million in Compost and Food Waste Reduction Projects

News Release: WASHINGTON, Feb. 2, 2023 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing more than $9.4 million in 45 cooperative agreements that support innovative, scalable waste management plans to reduce and divert food waste from landfills. The Compost and Food Waste Reduction (CFWR) cooperative agreements, ...


Alameda, Contra Costa, Mendocino, Ventura Counties Can Now Request FEMA Assistance

News Release: SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Alameda, Contra Costa, Mendocino and Ventura counties have been added to the major disaster declaration for California’s severe storms and flooding, meaning residents who had damage or losses from the storms that began Dec. 27, 2022, may now apply for FEMA disaster assistance.


Change in Bank Control Notices; Acquisitions of Shares of a Bank or Bank Holding Company discussed on Feb. 2 by Federal Reserve System

The US Federal Reserve System published a one page notice on Feb. 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Release: Distinguished colleagues and guests, it’s an honor to be invited to again address the International Religious Freedom Summit in my capacity as the U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for Global Criminal Justice. My office helps formulate U.S. policy on the prevention of, responses to, and accountability for mass...


News Release: The U.S. Census Bureau today released data from the Business Trends and Outlook Survey (BTOS), a survey that measures business conditions on an ongoing basis. The BTOS is the successor to the Small Business Pulse Survey (SBPS), a high-frequency survey that measured the effect of changing business conditions during the coronavirus pandemic and other major events like hurricanes on our nation’s small businesses.


New York Man Sentenced on Felony Charge for Actions During January 6 Capitol Breach

News Release: Defendant Entered Senate Chamber, Paged Through Notebook, Took Out Papers on Senator’s Desk.


News Release: The Justice Department tonight issued the following statement from Attorney General Merrick B. Garland following the decision of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit in United States v. Rahimi.


Federal Reserve Board announces appointment of Joshua Gallin as secretary of the Federal Open Market Committee

News Release: The Federal Reserve Board on Thursday announced that Joshua Gallin has been appointed secretary of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), succeeding James Clouse, effective immediately.


News Release: Yesterday, on National Girls and Women in Sports Day, Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) joined House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) and a panel of House Republicans to highlight the importance of protecting Title IX against the Left’s attacks on the landmark legislation.


Special Presidential Envoy for Climate Kerry’s Travel to the United Kingdom

Release: Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry will travel to London, United Kingdom, on February 3 to continue engagement with representatives from government and the business and finance sectors on cooperative efforts to address the climate crisis.


Boston Murder Suspect Arrested in Youngstown

News Release: Youngstown, OH - Earlier this afternoon, members of the U.S. Marshals Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) arrested Dwight Watson, 56. Watson was wanted by police in Boston, Massachusetts for murder.


News Release: A Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) employee pleaded guilty on Jan. 30 to conspiring with other individuals to engage in wire fraud in connection with MTA excess vehicle auctions.


Banks on new legislation: 'Congress will be ready to work with a reasonable administration to hold Iran accountable'

Rep. Jim Banks said the Iranian state has been "murdering and persecuting their own citizens" and has introduced legislation to make the Biden administration acknowledge and take action against alleged human rights abuses.



News Release: WASHINGTON -- Today, FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell announced the agency’s progress on its 2022-2026 Strategic Plan and posture for the year ahead.


Man Wanted for Escalating Crimes of Violence Arrested in Lorain

News Release: Lorain, OH - Members of the U.S. Marshals Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) arrested Randy Palos, 42. Palos was wanted by the Lorain Police Department for numerous warrants as well as the U.S. Marshals Service for violations of his court ordered supervised release.


News Release: PRATTVILLE, Ala.- Autauga, Barbour, Chambers, Conecuh, Coosa, Dallas, Elmore, Hale and Tallapoosa counties are eligible for FEMA Public Assistance for debris removal, emergency protective measures and permanent work due to the Jan. 12 severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes.


News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Communications and Technology Subcommittee Chair Bob Latta (R-OH) delivered opening remarks at today’s subcommittee hearing titled “Launching Into the State of the Satellite Marketplace."


The Committee to Update 2025 Dietary Guidelines is Strengthened by Diverse and Indigenous Perspective

Release: By Heather Dawn Thompson, Director, USDA Office of Tribal Relations.


News Release: Baltimore, Maryland - U.S. District Judge Julie R. Rubin today sentenced D’Andre Preston, age 26, of Baltimore, to 25 years in federal prison, followed by five years of supervised release, for participating in a violent racketeering conspiracy, specifically, the NFL Criminal Enterprise, including committing...