News published on Federal Newswire in November 2024

News from November 2024


University of Texas at Arlington receives $349K grant for pollution prevention

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that the University of Texas at Arlington will receive $349,435 in grants to assist businesses in developing and adopting pollution prevention practices within local communities.


Former police chief charged with selling confiscated items for personal gain

A former police chief from Southern Illinois has been indicted by a federal grand jury for allegedly selling items confiscated by his department for personal gain.


App Association critiques proposed federal age verification legislation

The App Association has voiced concerns regarding potential federal legislation that would mandate app store-level age verification.


Texas man indicted on child sexual exploitation charges

An indictment was unsealed in the Middle District of Tennessee, charging Philip Taylor Sobash, a 34-year-old from Austin, Texas, with child sexual exploitation offenses.


Signature Health enhances safety after violent incident prompts OSHA investigation

An outpatient mental health treatment facility in Ohio, Signature Health Inc., has implemented several safety measures following a violent incident in April 2024.


U.S. imposes new sanctions on Russian banks and officials

The United States has announced sanctions targeting 118 individuals and entities linked to Russia's financial services sector.


Labor Department seeks court order against USPS over whistleblower probe

The U.S. Department of Labor has taken legal action to enforce compliance with subpoenas issued to the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) in connection with a whistleblower investigation.


EPA allocates over $40 million for Louisiana's water infrastructure

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a funding allocation of $40,145,000 for Louisiana under the Biden-Harris Administration’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.


U.S., Thailand host workshop on counterproliferation cooperation in Southeast Asia

The United States and Thailand jointly hosted a Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI) Workshop in Bangkok from November 20-21, 2024.


Four charged with healthcare fraud linked to sober homes in Kentucky

Four individuals have been indicted on charges related to healthcare fraud involving a sober home company in Kentucky.


U.S. Attorney ensures election access for disabled voters in New Jersey counties

The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of New Jersey has reached agreements with the Hudson and Morris County Boards of Election to ensure accessible polling places for voters with disabilities.


Minnesota man convicted for dark web child pornography offenses

A federal jury has convicted Craig James Myran, a 47-year-old resident of Bemidji, Minnesota, for his involvement in advertising, distributing, and possessing child sexual abuse material over the dark web.


Former Coast Guard member sentenced for receiving child pornography

A former Coast Guard member has been sentenced to 133 months in prison, followed by ten years of supervised release, for receiving child pornography.


Labor Department recovers $87K for workers at New Port Richey restaurant

The U.S. Department of Labor has successfully recovered $87,118 in back wages and damages for 21 employees at Central Park Family Restaurant Inc., located in New Port Richey, Florida.


Mexican national receives 20-year sentence for illegal reentry into the United States

A Mexican national has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for illegally re-entering the United States after a previous conviction and deportation.


Nigerian national sentenced for cyber fraud; ordered to pay over $2 million

U.S. District Judge Sara E. Hill has sentenced Sunday Daniel Ganyo, 38, to seven years in prison for his involvement in a cyber fraud conspiracy.


U.S. Attorney's Office resolves ADA complaint against New Jersey medical practice

The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of New Jersey has reached a settlement with Advanced ENT & Allergy to address allegations of discrimination against a prospective patient who is deaf and has low vision, in violation of the Americans...


Defense leaders meet in Laos to discuss Indo-Pacific security

Australian Minister for Defence Industry Pat Conroy, Japanese Minister of Defense Nakatani Gen, Philippine Secretary of National Defense Gilberto Teodoro, Republic of Korea Minister of National Defense Kim Yong-hyun, and U.S. Secretary of Defense...


President recognizes civil service leaders with FY2024 rank awards

The President has approved the FY2024 Presidential Rank Awards (PRA) for members of the Senior Executive Service (SES) and the Senior Foreign Service (SFS) at the U.S. State Department.


Federal indictment charges eleven in meth trafficking conspiracy takedown

Eleven individuals have been indicted in a federal case alleging their involvement in a methamphetamine distribution conspiracy in Indianapolis and surrounding areas.