News published on Federal Newswire in January 2023

Statement from Agriculture Deputy Secretary Jewel Bronaugh

By USDA Newswire | Jan 27, 2023

News Release: WASHINGTON, Jan. 26, 2023 - "It is with mixed emotions that today I am announcing that I will step away from my role as Deputy Secretary in the coming weeks so I can spend more time with my family.

Ledbetter: BLM Utah works on applications, leases ‘for generating renewable energy on public lands’

By Tamara Browning | Jan 27, 2023

The U.S. Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Land Management leased two parcels in Millard County, Utah, through a geothermal lease sale for renewable energy development.

Commerce Department discusses Final Rule Eliminating Continuing Legal Education Certification and Recognition for Patent Practitioners on Jan. 26

By Commerce Newswire | Jan 27, 2023

The US Commerce Department published a three page rule on Jan. 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

DOT-FTA grant application closes on April 13

By US DOT Newswire | Jan 27, 2023

FY 2023 Competitive Funding Opportunity; Low or No Emission Vehicle Program grant opened on Jan. 27.

USDOJ-OJP-NIJ offers new grant application process starting Jan. 27

By DOJ Newswire | Jan 27, 2023

NIJ FY23 Research on the Abuse, Neglect, and Financial Exploitation of Older Adults grant opened on Jan. 27.

SAVANI GROUP OWNERS AND ASSOCIATES CHARGED IN RACKERTEETING CONSPIRACY

By DOJ Newswire | Jan 27, 2023

News Release: PHILADELPHIA - United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero announced today the unsealing of a sweeping 42-count indictment charging defendants Bhaskar Savani (56), Arun Savani (55), Niranjan Savani (51), Amen Dhyllon (45), Alesksandra Radomiak (44) - all of Montgomery County; and Sunil Phillip (56) of...

Bipartisan Senate Finance Committee Leaders Call for Full Enforcement of USMCA to Ensure Americans Benefit from Trade Deal

By Commerce Newswire | Jan 27, 2023

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Ranking Member Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, called for the administration to continue to press for strong enforcement of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) to ensure American trading partners live up to their obligations, in a letter today to U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai.

USDOJ-OJP-NIJ grant application closes on April 13

By DOJ Newswire | Jan 27, 2023

NIJ FY23 Research and Evaluation of Services for Victims of Crime grant opened on Jan. 27.

Student Loan Roundtable Readout: Borrowers Need Stability

By DOL Newswire | Jan 27, 2023

News Release: Today, Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) hosted a roundtable to discuss the consequences of the Biden administration’s student loan agenda for borrowers, taxpayers, and servicers.

Davenport Man Sentenced to 20 years for Possessing a Firearm as a Felon and Tampering with a Witness Related to 2021 Shooting

By DOJ Newswire | Jan 27, 2023

News Release: DAVENPORT, IA -A Davenport man was sentenced yesterday to 20 years in prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm and two counts of tampering with a witness.

Marine Mammals; File No. 27027 discussed on Jan. 26 by Commerce Department

By Commerce Newswire | Jan 27, 2023

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

US Department of Labor recovers $106K in back wages, damages after benefits advisors misclassify 68 workers as independent contractors

By DOL Newswire | Jan 27, 2023

Release: Employer: Senior Healthcare Advisors LLC. Investigation site: 816 S Military Trail. Deerfield Beach, FL 33442. Investigation findings: U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division investigators found the healthcare benefits services company misclassified its employees as independent contractors and ...

Department of Labor selects 10 states, District of Columbia for national effort to expand employment opportunities, outcomes for people with disabilities

By DOL Newswire | Jan 27, 2023

News Release: WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Labor today announced its selection of 10 states and the District of Columbia to participate as “core states" in its National Expansion of Employment Opportunities Network initiative.

Homeland Security Department publishes notice on Jan. 26

By Homeland Newswire | Jan 27, 2023

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

Deadline Extended to Submit Responses to FEMA's Request for Information - Multifamily Lease and Repair

By Homeland Newswire | Jan 27, 2023

News Release: LAKE MARY, Fla. - FEMA will extend the deadline for property owners to submit responses to FEMA’s Request for Information regarding the Multifamily Lease and Repair program.

U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $4 Million to Support Business Growth and Workforce Development in Coal-Impacted Communities in West Virginia

By Commerce Newswire | Jan 27, 2023

News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $3.4 million grant to the Economic Development Alliance of St. Clair County, Port Huron, Michigan, to construct an 11,000-square-foot building for use...

Commerce Department discusses Request for Information on Scope of Civil Space Situational Awareness Services on Jan. 26

By Commerce Newswire | Jan 27, 2023

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

Catoctin Mountain Park announces temporary closures January 27 –30, 2023

By Interior Newswire | Jan 27, 2023

News Release: Quick Facts. Location: Lost Mine Trail. Amenities. 2 listed. Benches/Seating, Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits. These wooden benches are located about 0.75 miles from the trailhead. This is a great location to take a break and listen to the birds singing around you. Many of the songs you hear...