News published on Federal Newswire in January 2023

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing to designate critical habitat in parts of Tennessee and Virginia for the sickle darter, a species listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) in December 2022.

Service Extends Effective Date for Lesser Prairie-Chicken Listing

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is delaying the effective date of the final rule to list two Distinct Population Segments (DPS) of the lesser prairie-chicken under the Endangered Species Act (ESA).

Mexican Wolf Captured North of Interstate 40 in New Mexico

In accordance with current policy, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) authorized the capture and transfer of f2754, a Mexican wolf who had left the Mexican Wolf Experimental Population Recovery Area (MWEPA) earlier this month.

Expanded grant opportunities fund conservation for imperiled bumble bees

We at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service know that America’s native bees and other pollinators continue to need everyone’s help.

USFWS Completes Final Recovery Plan for Meltwater Lednian and Western Glacier Stoneflies

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) is announcing the completion and publication of the final recovery plan for the Meltwater Lednian stonefly (Lednia tumana) and Western Glacier stonefly (Zapada glacier)

DOS-SVN grant application closes on March 31

FY 2023 Notice of Funding Opportunity: NGO Small Grants Program grant opened on Jan. 24.

Bulk Manufacturer of Controlled Substances Application: Janssen Pharmaceuticals Inc. discussed on Jan. 23 by Justice Department

The US Justice Department published a two page notice on Jan. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Designations in Connection with Human Rights Abuses in Iran

Release: Concurrently with the United Kingdom and the European Union, the United States today is taking further action to press for accountability for the Iranian regime’s human rights abuses by imposing sanctions on 10 additional Iranian individuals and one additional Iranian entity. This is the ninth round of designations targeting actors responsible for the crackdown on peaceful demonstrators since the nationwide protests began in 2022.

Springfield Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Meth Conspiracy, Illegal Firearms

News Release: SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - A Springfield, Mo., man was sentenced in federal court today for his role in a conspiracy that distributed at least 11 kilograms of methamphetamine in southwest Missouri and for illegally possessing firearms.

Application Period Opens for FEMA's Youth Preparedness Council

By Homeland Newswire | Jan 24, 2023

News Release: CHICAGO - FEMA announced today young leaders across the nation can now apply to become a part of the 2023 Youth Preparedness Council (YPC). YPC members are students in grades 8 through 11 who are selected to support disaster preparedness and make a difference in their communities. The YPC is an opportunity...

U.S. Marshals Arrested More Than 75,000 Fugitives in 2022

News Release: The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) arrested 75,846 fugitives (28,324 on federal and 47,522 on state and local warrants) in Fiscal Year 2022. On average, the agency arrested 303 fugitives per day (based on 250 operational days).

DOS-SSD offers new grant application process starting Jan. 24

Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund - FY23 grant opened on Jan. 24.

Interior Department discusses Minor Boundary Revision at Petroglyph National Monument on Jan. 23

By Interior Newswire | Jan 24, 2023

The US Interior Department published a one page notice on Jan. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Head of Fort Worth Drug Trafficking Organization Charged

News Release: DALLAS, TX - The head of a Fort Worth drug trafficking operation and his associate have been federal charged, announced Special Agent in Charge Eduardo A. Chávez

DOS-MKD offers new grant application process starting Jan. 24

Democracy Commission Small Grants Program 2023 grant opened on Jan. 24.

Education Freedom or Bust

By DOL Newswire | Jan 24, 2023

News Release: Today, Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) praised the ‘‘National School Choice Week’’ resolution, introduced by Rep. John Moolenaar (R-MI), for which she is an original cosponsor...

Larsen: China Committee ‘must address legitimate national security concerns and rising competition'

By State Newswire Report | Jan 24, 2023

Rep. Rick Larsen (D-Wash.) said the formation of the House Select Committee on China is a great chance to improve the relationship and oversight between the U.S. and China.

Five-Time Felon Sentenced to Prison for Role in Fentanyl Trafficking Conspiracy

News Release: LAS VEGAS - A five-time convicted felon was sentenced yesterday by U.S. District Judge Jennifer A. Dorsey to 10 years in prison followed by four years of supervised release for his role in a conspiracy with his brother to sell large amounts of fentanyl.

Radiation Exposure Compensation Act: Procedures for Claims Submitted at the Revised Statutory Filing Deadline discussed on Jan. 23 by Justice Department