News published on Federal Newswire in December 2024

News from December 2024


EPA funds Hawaii's shift to zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that the County of Hawai'i will receive $1,000,092 to support the purchase of three zero-emission vehicles.


Small business optimism rises above average; labor quality still a challenge

NFIB Research Center Executive Director Holly Wade recently spoke with Brad Smith of Yahoo!


FCC approves expanded use of 6 GHz band for internet devices

Some progress has been made in the United States' efforts to increase broadband spectrum for internet-connected devices.


Missouri man admits to multiple railroad property thefts across two states

A Missouri resident, Jesse Henry, has admitted to stealing railroad equipment on 33 separate occasions across Missouri and Illinois.


Biden-Harris Administration invests $735M in zero-emission heavy vehicle initiative

The Biden-Harris Administration has announced a significant investment in clean heavy vehicles, allocating over $735 million to support the purchase of more than 2,400 zero-emission vehicles.


King County ranked among top 'Judicial Hellholes' in new report

The American Tort Reform Foundation's latest Judicial Hellholes report has identified King County as one of the top problematic legal environments in the United States, ranking ninth overall.


Two Georgia men sentenced in Project Safe Childhood investigations

A Harris County resident and a former Fort Moore contractor have been sentenced to federal prison following investigations by Project Safe Childhood.


Ryan Companies agrees to pay $350K over harassment claims at Des Moines projects

The U.S. Department of Labor has announced a conciliation agreement with Ryan Companies US Inc. to address allegations of sexual harassment, a hostile work environment, and retaliation against employees at Des Moines metro-area construction projects.


Charleston man pleads guilty to drug crime involving methamphetamine shipment

Edward Keith Perkins, a 31-year-old resident of Charleston, West Virginia, has entered a guilty plea to the charge of attempted possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.


FTC invites libraries to join National Consumer Protection Week webinar

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is encouraging libraries to participate in National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW) 2025, which will take place from March 2 to March 8.


St. Croix man receives concurrent sentences for serious offenses

Dante James, a 28-year-old resident of St. Croix, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison following his convictions for production of child pornography and second-degree rape.


Southern California man pleads guilty to hate crime against Asian American woman

A Southern California man, Jesse Lindsey, has admitted to a federal hate crime after assaulting an Asian American woman in Culver City.


CBP intercepts dangerous insect pests at Dulles International Airport

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agriculture specialists at Washington Dulles International Airport recently intercepted two insect pests in a shipment of cut-stem flowers from South Africa.


Small business optimism index reaches highest level since June 2021

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has released its latest Small Business Optimism Index, showing a significant rise in November.


Woman sentenced for role in meth trafficking conspiracy

Stacey Bentley, a 53-year-old resident of Blacksburg, South Carolina, has been sentenced to over three years in federal prison.


Washington man sentenced for coercing minor into sending explicit material

A Tacoma, Washington man has been sentenced to federal prison for using social media platforms to coerce a minor into sending sexually explicit materials and engaging in self-harm.


Cahokia Heights settles lawsuit over improper sewer operations

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Department of Justice (DOJ), and the state of Illinois have reached a settlement with Cahokia Heights, Illinois.


Rapid City man sentenced for illegal gun possession

United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced the sentencing of Derrick Patton, a resident of Rapid City, South Dakota, for illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition. U.S. District Judge Karen E. Schreier handed down the sentence on...


Meta launches global anti-scam campaign for safer holiday shopping

Meta has launched a global anti-scam awareness campaign as the holiday shopping season begins worldwide.


Orlando man sentenced to 25 years for drugs and firearms offenses

U.S. District Judge Paul G. Byron has sentenced Joshua Grant Cobb, a 34-year-old resident of Orlando, to 25 years in federal prison.