News published on Federal Newswire in January 2023

News from January 2023


News Release: Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) spoke on the House Floor this week in celebration of National School Choice Week.


Public Meeting of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park; Commission Notice discussed on Jan. 26 by Interior Department

The US Interior Department published a one page notice on Jan. 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: DAVENPORT, IA - A Clinton man was sentenced yesterday to eight years in federal prison for being a felon in possession of ammunition, related to his involvement in a January 2022 shooting in Davenport.


New York Man Sentenced for Straw Purchasing and Unlawfully Possessing Firearms

News Release: NORFOLK, Va. - A Brooklyn, New York, man was sentenced today to 72 months in prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm and aiding and abetting a straw purchase firearm transaction, both part of a large gun trafficking conspiracy.


Cash: 'Protecting children's health by reducing lead exposure is a major priority for EPA'

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently announced a settlement with a painting company in Maine regarding improper lead paint violations.


Joint Statement by United States Secretary Mayorkas and European Union Commissioner for Internal Market Breton

News Release: WASHINGTON -United States Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas and European Commissioner for Internal Market Thierry Breton, released the following joint statement on the cooperation between the United States and the European Union in the fields of Cyber Resilience...


Coho Salmon's Upstream Battle Against Climate Change

News Release: Quick Facts. Location: The West End Guide Station is located along Chambersburg Road (US 30) just north of Meredith Avenue. GPS: 39.838115, -77.252339. Amenities. 2 listed. Information, Restroom - Accessible. The West End Guide Station restrooms are open year-round. Seasonally (summer only) volunteers staff...


The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page notice on Jan. 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Vegetation: Observations of Environmental Change in Alaska Coastal Parks

News Release: Quick Facts. Location: Lost Mine Trail. Amenities. 1 listed. Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits. Look closely - hiding just to the right of, and almost beneath, the large agave is a claret cup cactus. Its name comes from the bright, waxy reddish-orange flowers seen each April and May. Hummingbirds...


News Release: CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Jeffrey Lee Ward Jr., 31, of Bellaire, Ohio, was sentenced today to five years in prison, to be followed by 20 years of supervised release, for traveling in interstate commerce to engage in illicit sexual conduct with a minor.


DRL Combatting Sexual and Gender-Based Violence in Nepal

Release: United States Department of State. Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL). Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO): DRL Combatting Sexual and Gender-Based Violence in Nepal. This is the announcement of funding opportunity number SFOP0009355. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 19.345...


The US Environmental Protection Agency published a one page notice on Jan. 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Jan. 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.



Nearly $422 Million from FEMA to Renovate Public Housing Complexes

News Release: Guaynabo, PUERTO RICO - The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recently approved about $422 million to restore and renovate 37 residential properties belonging to the Public Housing Administration (PHA) due to damage caused by Hurricane María. These works will benefit over 5,400 families throughout the island.



City of Westminster to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve energy efficiency for local businesses through HVAC system upgrades

News Release: DENVER – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the City of Westminster, Colorado (City) as a recipient of $180,000 in EPA Source Reduction Assistance grant funding to implement pollution prevention practices. The City will use the funding to provide energy assessments and heating, ...


Secretary Blinken’s Call with Mexican Foreign Secretary Ebrard

News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price


Chairs Rodgers and Latta Announce First Communications and Technology Subcommittee Hearing of the 118th Congress

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and incoming Communications and Technology Subcommittee Chair Bob Latta (R-OH) today announced a hearing on ensuring America continues to lead in the burgeoning satellite communications industry.


Justice Department discusses Notice of Opportunity To Comment on Proposed Settlement Under the Oil Pollution Act on Jan. 26

The US Justice Department published a one page notice on Jan. 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.