News published on Federal Newswire in January 2023

News from January 2023


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


California lawmaker stresses need for CAPAC members on House's new China committee

A newly formed House Committee on China is still looking for members, but U.S. Rep. Judy Chu (D-Calif.) says CAPAC members must be included on the new committee to ensure it does not deviate from pursuing legitimate concerns and turns away from vilifying the Chinese and Chinese American communities.


What did Commerce Department publish on Jan. 23?

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


Notice published by Transportation Department on Jan. 23

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


2023 Funding Notice of Intent – United States Department of State

Release: Notice of Intent: Program to End Modern Slavery FY 2023.


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


Department of Labor recovers $724K in back wages, damages for 255 workers after Phoenix contractor denied overtime pay, falsified records

News Release: PHOENIX - The U.S. Department of Labor has recovered $724,082 in back wages and damages for 255 employees of an electrical contractor in Phoenix who denied them overtime wages and falsified records.


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


News Release: One week after her trip to Kyiv, Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman will travel to Cleveland and Parma, Ohio, on Jan. 24, to engage with Ohioans and the Ukrainian diaspora community, and to discuss U.S. support for Ukraine. Deputy Secretary Sherman will join Governor Mike DeWine and other state ...


Mississippi Man Sentenced for Assaulting Law Enforcement Officers During January 6 Capitol Breach

News Release: Defendant Engaged in Multiple Confrontations, Launched a Wooden Handrail Into Officers Protecting the Building.


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


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


Safety shelved: Federal safety inspectors again find Dollar General workers exposed to fire, other hazards – this time in West Lafayette, Ohio

News Release: WEST LAFAYETTE, OH - Following yet another inspection - this time at a West Lafayette, Ohio, Dollar General location - federal investigators found one of the nation’s largest discount retailers continues to shelve serious safety concerns that expose workers and others to the dangers of blocked emergency exits and electrical panels, and boxes of merchandise stacked at unsafe heights.


USDA Announces Additional Assistance for Dairy Farmers

News Release: WASHINGTON, Jan. 23, 2023 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the details of additional assistance for dairy producers, including a second round of payments through the Pandemic Market Volatility Assistance Program (PMVAP) and a new Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Program ...


US Department of Labor recovers $244K in back wages, damages for  49 employees of healthcare practice that failed to pay for all hours worked

Release: Employer: Orlando Health Medical Group Inc. - Operating as Orlando Health Medical Group Urology


Federal Reserve System discusses Change in Bank Control Notices; Acquisitions of Shares of a Bank or Bank Holding Company on Jan. 23

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


Justice Department discusses Bulk Manufacturer of Controlled Substances Application: Siegfried USA, LLC on Jan. 23

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


Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by Bank of Montreal and BMO Financial Corp.

News Release: The Federal Reserve Board on Tuesday announced its approval of the application by Bank of Montreal, of Montreal, Canada, and BMO Financial Corp., of Wilmington, Delaware, to acquire BancWest Holding Inc., and thereby indirectly acquire Bank of the West, both of San Francisco, California.


News Release: A former Special Agent in Charge of the FBI New York Counterintelligence Division and a former Soviet and Russian diplomat were arrested Saturday on criminal charges related to their alleged violating and conspiring to violate the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) and conspiring to commit money laundering and money laundering.


Federal court forbids Putnam County plant nursery from threatening workers, obstructing US Department of Labor wage investigation

News Release: NEW YORK - The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York has issued a temporary restraining order prohibiting a Patterson nursery and garden supply business, and its president from threatening its employees and obstructing a U.S. Department of Labor investigation.