News published on Federal Newswire in January 2023

News from January 2023


News Release: ROCHESTER, N.Y.-U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Mathew Schulman, 36, of Rochester, NY, pleaded guilty to possession of child pornography following a previous conviction before Chief U.S. District Judge Elizabeth A. Wolford. The charge carries a minimum penalty of 10 years in prison, a maximum of 20 years, a lifetime period of supervised release, and a $250,000 fine.


News Release: ALTURAS, Calif. - The Bureau of Land Management is asking the public to avoid driving on muddy roads. Recent winter storms have left a high potential for road damage and erosion on BLM-managed public lands in northeast California. Winter weather and road conditions can change quickly, please gauge your winter safety awareness and recreate responsibly.


News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) today announced the Full Committee Organizational Meeting for the 118th Congress.


Release: The United States and Canada co-hosted the Western Hemisphere Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI) Workshop from January 24-26, 2023, at U.S. Southern Command’s headquarters in Miami, Florida.


The US Homeland Security Department published a three page proposed rule on Jan. 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a two page notice on Jan. 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Federal Reserve Board announces denial of application by Custodia Bank, Inc. to become a member of the Federal Reserve System

News Release: The Federal Reserve Board on Friday announced its denial of the application by Custodia Bank, Inc., Cheyenne, Wyoming, to become a member of the Federal Reserve System. The Board has concluded that the firm's application as submitted is inconsistent with the required factors under the law.


Biden-Harris Administration Announces $47 Million to Develop Affordable Clean Hydrogen Technologies

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Biden-Harris Administration, through the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), today announced up to $47 million in funding to accelerate the research, development, and demonstration (RD&D) of affordable clean hydrogen technologies. Projects funded under this opportunity will reduce...


The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Jan. 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a three page notice on Jan. 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Readout of Office of Justice Programs Meeting With Criminal Justice and Behavioral Health Leaders to Promote the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

News Release: This week, the Bureau of Justice Assistance hosted a meeting with national law enforcement and behavioral health experts to discuss strategies for raising awareness of the national 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline among public safety stakeholders. Office of Justice Programs Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney...


Charleroi Man Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison for Receiving Sexual Images of a Minnesota Minor

News Release: PITTSBURGH - A former resident of Charleroi, Pennsylvania, has pleaded guilty and been sentenced in federal court to 25 years’ incarceration and 12 years of supervised release on his conviction for two counts of receipt of material depicting the sexual exploitation of a minor, United States Attorney Cindy K. Chung announced today.


Agriculture Department discusses Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request on Jan. 27

The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on Jan. 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: PITTSBURGH, PA - A former resident of Duquesne, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced in federal court to 78 months’ imprisonment and six years’ supervised release on his conviction of possession with intent to distribute controlled substances and possession of a firearm in furtherance of that drug trafficking crime, United States Attorney Cindy K. Chung announced today.


Pittsburgh Man Pleads Guilty to Distributing and Possessing Heroin and Fentanyl; Acknowledges Responsibility for Causing a Death

News Release: PITTSBURGH, PA -- A resident of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty in federal court to a charge of violating federal narcotic laws, United States Attorney Cindy K. Chung announced today.


Comer Slams Mayorkas for Preventing Chief Border Patrol Agents from Testifying on Biden’s Border Crisis

News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, House Committee on Oversight and Accountability Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) slammed U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas for refusing to allow Chief Patrol Agents of four U.S. Border Patrol sectors to testify at an upcoming hearing on the border crisis.


Ankrum, Matthew S.; Notice of Filing discussed on Jan. 27 by Energy Department

The US Energy Department published a two page notice on Jan. 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on Jan. 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Rochester Man Sentenced to 70 Months for Distributing Fentanyl

News Release: CONCORD - Justin Smith, 34, of Rochester was sentenced today to 70 months in federal prison for one count of distributing 40 grams and more of fentanyl, United States Attorney Jane E. Young announced.


Change In Control; Port Arthur LNG, LLC discussed on Jan. 27 by Energy Department

The US Energy Department published a two page notice on Jan. 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.