News from January 2023
By DOJ Newswire | Jan 20, 2023
News Release: PITTSBURGH, PA - A former resident of Beckley, West Virginia, has been sentenced in federal court to four years’ imprisonment and three years’ supervised release and ordered to pay approximately $2.9 million in restitution on his conviction for stealing specialized mining equipment, United States Attorney Cindy K. Chung announced today.
By USDA Newswire | Jan 20, 2023
News Release: Washington - Today, the USDA National Organic Program (NOP) previewed the Strengthening Organic Enforcement (SOE) final rule. This update to the USDA organic regulations strengthens oversight and enforcement of the production, handling, and sale of organic products. This final rule implements 2018 Farm Bill mandates, responds to industry requests for updates to the USDA organic regulations, and addresses National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) recommendations.
By DOJ Newswire | Jan 20, 2023
News Release: KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - On Jan. 18, 2023, a federal jury convicted DeShawn Whited, 25, of Knoxville, Tennessee, of four counts of Hobbs Act Robbery, one count of Attempted Hobbs Act Robbery, one count of carjacking, four counts of brandishing a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence, and one count...
By DOE Newswire | Jan 20, 2023
The US Energy Department published a two page notice on Jan. 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By DOE Newswire | Jan 20, 2023
News Release: The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Legacy Management (LM) Defense-Related Uranium Mines (DRUM) team was awarded the Secretary of Energy Achievement Award for its outstanding achievements in locating and assessing more than 1,500 mines and working with federal and state partners in safeguarding nearly 400 mines that pose a risk to human health and the environment.
By Homeland Newswire | Jan 20, 2023
News Release: DENTON, Texas - New flood maps have been finalized and will become effective on July 19, 2023, for portions of the cities of Elmendorf and La Vernia; and unincorporated areas of Wilson County, Texas. During the next six months, a FEMA compliance specialist will work with the community to update each floodplain ordinance and adopt these new flood maps.
By Interior Newswire | Jan 20, 2023
The US Interior Department published a four page notice on Jan. 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By State Newswire | Jan 20, 2023
News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price
By DOJ Newswire | Jan 20, 2023
News Release: TRENTON, N.J. - A Trenton man was sentenced today to 228 months in prison for his role as the leader of a significant drug trafficking conspiracy that distributed more than one kilogram of heroin in Trenton and the surrounding area, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.
By Commerce Newswire | Jan 20, 2023
The US Commerce Department published a two page rule on Jan. 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By DOL Newswire | Jan 20, 2023
The US Labor Department published a three page notice on Jan. 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By DOJ Newswire | Jan 20, 2023
News Release: $25,000 Reward Offered in Exchange for Information Leading to Identity of Suspects in Molotov Cocktail Attack in Costa Mesa.
By State Newswire | Jan 20, 2023
Release: In early January, I had the privilege to speak to colleagues at the Department of Justice. I am grateful to have spent time during some of my “formative years" in government there. I was lucky to serve under one of my personal heroes, Attorney General Janet Reno, and a friend and mentor, Attorney General...
By DOE Newswire | Jan 20, 2023
News Release: Mark your calendars for the ninth-annual National Cleanup Workshop set for Sept. 11-13 at the Crystal Gateway Marriott in Arlington, Virginia.
By USDA Newswire | Jan 20, 2023
The US Agriculture Department published an eight page rule on Jan. 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By DOE Newswire | Jan 20, 2023
The US Energy Department published a two page notice on Jan. 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By Interior Newswire | Jan 20, 2023
News Release: TWIN FALLS, Idaho-The Bureau of Land Management Shoshone Field Office is seeking public comment on the draft environmental impact statement for the Lava Ridge Wind Project, a commercial-scale wind energy facility of up to 400 turbines proposed to be constructed on approximately 84,000 acres of Federal, State and private land about 25 miles northeast of Twin Falls in south-central Idaho.
By State Newswire | Jan 20, 2023
Release: On January 18-19, U.S. and Cuban officials met in Havana to discuss topics of bilateral interest on law enforcement matters under the U.S.-Cuba Law Enforcement Dialogue.
By DOJ Newswire | Jan 20, 2023
News Release: BENTON, Ill. - In a U.S. District Court on Wednesday, a federal jury returned a guilty verdict for a man from Bush, Illinois, accused of traveling to entice a minor into sexual activity.
By DOE Newswire | Jan 20, 2023
News Release: OAK RIDGE, Tenn. - Much of the nation experienced an extreme cold snap over the recent holidays, and Tennessee was no exception with temperatures dipping to nearly zero degrees in Oak Ridge. Despite the bitter weather, preparations and recent upgrades helped prevent infrastructure failures during that time.
