News published on Federal Newswire in January 2023

News from January 2023


News Release: January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month (HTPM), where we highlight the work being done across the private and public sector to shed light on this horrific crime that affects millions of people across the globe, including right here in the United States. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Blue Campaign invites you to help raise awareness of human trafficking on this day by participating in one of its largest awareness initiatives, #WearBlueDay.


News Release: Two Dubai entities and several individuals were charged in an indictment unsealed in the District of Maryland recently for their roles in a multimillion-dollar scheme to export non-organic grain into the United States to be sold as certified organic.


The US Agriculture Department published a four page notice on Jan. 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The Bureau of Land Management Montana-Dakotas State Office seeks public input on proposals for upcoming competitive oil and gas lease sale

News Release: BILLINGS, Mont. - In accordance with congressional direction in the Inflation Reduction Act, the Bureau of Land Management Montana-Dakotas State Office is initiating a 30-day scoping period to receive public input on 52 parcels in Montana and North Dakota totaling 20,951 acres that may be included in an upcoming lease sale.


Secretary Blinken’s Travel to Mexico City, Mexico for the North American Leaders’ Summit

News Release: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will travel to Mexico City, Mexico on January 9 and 10 to join President Joseph R. Biden at the 10th North American Leaders’ Summit. President Biden and Secretary Blinken will meet with President Andrés Manuel López Obrador of Mexico and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau ...


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Jan. 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a one page notice on Jan. 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Jan. 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.




News Release: Former West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation Parole Officer Anthony Demetro, 44, pleaded guilty today in federal court in the Southern District of West Virginia to violating the civil rights of a female parolee by sexually assaulting her.


“NEW PUBLIC LAWS” published by the Congressional Record in the Daily Digest section on Jan. 3

The Congressional Record published “NEW PUBLIC LAWS” in the Daily Digest section on Jan. 3.


The US Environmental Protection Agency published a five page rule on Jan. 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Central California Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Abducting and Sexually Abusing an Oregon Minor He Met Online

News Release: EUGENE, Ore.-A Mariposa, California man was sentenced to more than 15 years in federal prison today after he abducted and repeatedly sexually abused an Oregon minor he met online.


Changes in Flood Hazard Determinations discussed on Jan. 6 by Homeland Security Department

The US Homeland Security Department published a four page notice on Jan. 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Labor Department discusses Claims for Compensation Under the Federal Employees' Compensation Act on Jan. 6

The US Labor Department published a two page rule on Jan. 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: LAS VEGAS - A Las Vegas business owner and operator who pleaded guilty to wire fraud was sentenced yesterday by U.S. District Judge Jennifer A. Dorsey to 34 months in prison followed by two years of supervised release for fraudulently soliciting more than $5 million in investments for his digital advertisement business.


News Release: EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. - Jaylan D. Quinn, 23 of St. Louis, Missouri, pled guilty in a U.S. District Court on Wednesday to fatally shooting a security guard while robbing First Bank in East St. Louis in August 2021.


Change in Bank Control Notices; Acquisitions of Shares of a Bank or Bank Holding Company discussed on Jan. 6 by Federal Reserve System

The US Federal Reserve System published a two page notice on Jan. 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


“EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC.” published by the Congressional Record  on Dec. 27, 2022

The House section of the Congressional Record published “EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC.” on Dec. 27, 2022.