News published on Federal Newswire in January 2023

News from January 2023


Remarks to Delta Sigma Theta

News Release: Happy Founders Day, Virginia Sorors!. I recently came across a picture of myself in seventh grade at the county social science fair. It appeared in the Milledgeville, Ga., Union-Recorder newspaper, which, mercifully, does not have an online photo archive. I did not know it at the time, but that social ...


News Release: FBI Confirms Lazarus Group, APT38 Cyber Actors Responsible for Harmony's Horizon Bridge Currency Theft.


Justice Department discusses Importer of Controlled Substances Application: Janssen Pharmaceuticals Inc. on Jan. 23

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


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


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


Justice Department discusses Bulk Manufacturer of Controlled Substances Application: Bulk Manufacturer of Marihuana: Sunny Enterprises Inc. on Jan. 23

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


News Release: SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - Two Springfield, Mo., men who are part of a local rap group were indicted by a federal grand jury today for illegally possessing several firearms that have been linked to recent shootings.


DOI-BOR grant application closes on March 28

WaterSMART Environmental Water Resources Projects for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 grant opened on Jan. 24.


News Release: SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Michael Mahoney, 30, of Fairfield, pleaded guilty today to possessing a firearm with an obliterated or altered serial number and possessing an unregistered short-barreled shotgun, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.


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


News Release: Four members of the Oath Keepers were found guilty today by a jury in the District of Columbia of seditious conspiracy and other charges for crimes related to the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. Their actions and the actions of others disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress that was in the process of ascertaining and counting the electoral votes related to the presidential election.


DOS-DRL grant application closes on March 24

DRL Advancing Freedom of Expression in Tanzania grant opened on Jan. 24.


Special Presidential Advisor for the Americas Dodd’s Travel to Argentina

Release: Special Presidential Advisor for the Americas Christopher J. Dodd will travel to Buenos Aires, Argentina, January 23-25, to attend the Summit of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States as an observer on behalf of President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. SPA Dodd will meet with several heads of state...


Release: SACRAMENTO, California - The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) honored the Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) with the prestigious Gold Standard Award Monday evening at the agencys board meeting. SacRT is one of only four transit agencies nationwide to receive this recognition this year.


Blinken: 'we continue to support Ukraine’s efforts to defend against and repel Russia’s attacks'

Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., recently visited Chicago and viewed the "Children of War" art exhibit featuring the artwork of the children of Ukraine.


Starfield: EPA seeks input to 'identify serious environmental challenges'

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is seeking public comment for its fiscal 2024-2027 National Enforcement and Compliance Initiatives to help decide how best to protect vulnerable and overburdened communities.


Ramirez: Scholars program 'is crucial to USDA’s efforts to provide career opportunities'

The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently released an e-application for its USDA/1890 National Scholar Program as an incentive for students to pursue food and agricultural careers at 1890s institutions.


Castillo: 'Georgia Southern University plays an important role in delivering vital technical assistance'

The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration announced an investment of $794,472 to help connect businesses in Georgia’s underserved areas and those affected by the reduction of coal use.


O'Rourke: 'Safe Haven Assisted Living of Haslett chose to ignore the law and the reminders of a facility manager'

A Michigan assisted living facility was ordered to pay healthcare workers more than $15,000 due to alleged Fair Labor Standards Act violations.


News Release: SAN FRANCISCO - Alex Murillo was sentenced today to 36 months in federal prison for selling fentanyl and methamphetamine in San Francisco’s Tenderloin District, announced United States Attorney Stephanie M. Hinds and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Acting Special Agent in Charge Bob P. Beris. The sentence was handed down by Senior United States District Judge Susan Illston.