WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Contracts for Jan. 21, 2025 ARMY Hospital Housekeeping System LLC, Dripping Springs, Texas, was awarded a $939,999,000 firm-fixed-price contract for specialized medical facilities operation and maintenance services. Bids were solicited via the internet with 17 received. Work locations and funding will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion date of June 25, 2031. U.S. Army Corps of Eng  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 23 -- Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost issued the following news release on Jan. 22, 2025: A coalition of 18 states led by Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is seeking the federal government's review of countries granted temporary protected status (TPS), including some that have held the designation for decades. In a letter to Kristi Noem, nominee for secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, the attorneys general say TPS designations have been repeatedly extended far  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 22 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Updates on Gulf Winter Weather System and State Preparedness TALLAHASSEE, Fla.-- Very slick and icy conditions can be expected today throughout North Florida as precipitation has fallen, accumulated and frozen over. Any wet spots that do not thaw today could refreeze Thursday morning. Residents should exercise extreme caution if they must drive. Not only were single-day and event snowfall  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 21 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Updates on Gulf Winter Weather System and State Preparedness TALLAHASSEE, Fla.-- Today, Governor Ron DeSantis was joined by Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) Executive Director Kevin Guthrie at the State Emergency Operations Center to provide updates on state preparedness efforts ahead of the incoming Winter Storm. Governor DeSantis issued an Emergency Order on Monday, Janua  more