News published on Federal Newswire in February 2023

News from February 2023


News Release: HUNTINGTON, W.Va. - Akale Jamel Green, 54, of Huntington, was sentenced today to three years in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, for distribution of heroin.


BLM approves management plan for San Juan Islands National Monument

News Release: San Juan Islands, WA - The Bureau of Land Management announced today that the San Juan Islands National Monument Resource Management Plan (RMP) and Record of Decision (ROD) is available to review on their ePlanning site at.


New Orleans Man Charged by Federal Grand Jury for Alleged Possession of Approximately 100 Machine Gun Conversion Devices

News Release: NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that KODY SEVERIN, age 25, a resident of New Orleans, Louisiana, was charged on Jan. 26, 2023 in a seven-count indictment by a federal grand jury for violations of the Federal Gun Control Act and the Federal Controlled Substances Act, and for attempted obstruction of justice.


Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Opposition Leader Lapid

Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.


Agriculture Department discusses Section 538 Guaranteed Rural Rental Housing Program Change in Priority Projects Criteria on Jan. 31

The US Agriculture Department published a three page proposed rule on Jan. 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a one page notice on Jan. 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


U.S. Attorney Announces $1.3 Million Settlement Of Civil Fraud Lawsuit Against Apparel Importer For Underreporting Value Of Goods To Avoid Paying Customs Duties

News Release: Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Ivan J. Arvelo, the Special Agent-in-Charge of the New York Field Office of Homeland Security Investigations (“HSI"), AnnMarie R. Highsmith, Executive Assistant Commissioner for U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (“CBP")...


Chairs Rodgers, Duncan, & Johnson Notice Joint Legislative Hearing on Unleashing American Energy

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), Energy, Climate, & Grid Security Subcommittee Chair Jeff Duncan (R-SC), and Environment, Manufacturing, & Critical Materials Subcommittee Chair Bill Johnson (R-OH) today noticed a joint legislative hearing to discuss solutions to restore American energy dominance.



Secretary Antony J. Blinken At a Meeting with Palestinian Civil Society Representatives

News Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: So wonderful to be here. Thank you for your wonderful hospitality today and thank you to each of you for joining us today. One of the things that we set out to do with this administration is to renew and strengthen our ties with the Palestinian people. And part of that is our engagement ...


Agriculture secretary announces departure of deputy secretary

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack issued a statement Jan. 26 announcing the departure of deputy agriculture secretary Jewel Bronaugh from the department.



USDA Forest Service Accepting Grant Applications for Wood Innovations Projects, Community Wood Energy Facilities

News Release: WASHINGTON, Jan. 31, 2023 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service today announced it will offer $41 million through the 2023 Wood Innovations Grant and 2023 Community Wood Grant programs to spark innovation and create new markets for wood products and renewable wood energy.


 Bureau of Land Management seeks public comment on Mineral and Hell Roaring Canyons' rule changes

The U.S. Bureau of Land Management has invited public comment on a proposed rule change to areas available for aerial and roped recreation in Utah's Mineral and Hell Roaring canyons to protect wildlife habitat.


Department of Labor accepting 2023 HIRE Vets Medallion Awards’ applications

News Release: WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Labor announced today that it is accepting applications for the 2023 HIRE Vets Medallion Award. The award is presented annually to employers that meet standards for excellence in the recruitment, hiring and retention of America’s military veterans.


News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Tom Carper, Chris Coons, and Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester (all D-Del.) today announced the award of a $200,000 grant by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for the City of Wilmington, Delaware to help improve roadway safety for all users.


District Man Arrested for the January 7, 2023, homicide of 13-year-old K.B.

News Release: Defendant Accused of shooting juvenile in early morning hours outside his home after confronting him and other juveniles for apparently tampering with vehicles.


USDA-NIFA offers new grant application process starting Feb. 1

Integrated Research, Education, and Extension Competitive Grants Program - Organic Transitions grant opened on Feb. 1.


News Release: HUNTINGTON, W.Va. - Melvin Theophilius Hill, 38, of Ashland, Kentucky, was sentenced today to five years and four months in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, for being a felon in possession of a firearm.


Domestic violence offender indicted for possession of firearms

News Release: MARTINSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA - A Hampshire County man with a prior conviction for domestic violence has been indicted for illegally possessing nine firearms.