Florida receives nearly $481 million for disaster recovery, with Senator Moody instrumental in securing the federal funds for 535 public assistance projects.

DC Public Schools announced a delayed opening due to cold weather but will return to normal hours Tuesday. Residents are urged to take precautions in the cold and shelters will extend hours.

Jacksonville Sheriff's Office closes its downtown headquarters due to winter weather, directing residents to district substations for services on February 2.

The Ohio Department of Insurance promotes Insurance Careers Month, encouraging job seekers to explore diverse opportunities in the state's robust insurance industry amid growth and retirements.

The Hoxworth Blood Center teams up with the Cyclones for the largest annual blood drive in Cincinnati, with incentives like T-shirts and event tickets for donors.

At Ocean Beach, hundreds formed a human banner that spelled "ABOLISH" in a protest aimed at ICE after two deadly encounters with federal immigration agents.

The Senate approved a bipartisan funding package that includes nearly $75 million in earmarks for Hawai‘i, funding projects from community centers to highway planning across the islands.

A state bill would let Southwestern College pilot four applied bachelor’s degrees to serve South Bay employers — but UC and Cal State say the move circumvents a 2021 safeguard. The measure cleared the Assembly and now heads to the Senate.

Marni von Wilpert led local Democrats’ pre-endorsement for the 48th with about 68.8% but fell just short of the 70% needed to clinch the nod. Delegates will finish the decision at the Feb. state convention.

San Francisco educators voted 97.6% to authorize a strike as negotiations stall. A neutral fact-finder's report due Feb. 4 will shape whether a walkout comes next.

Trustees approved layoffs and extra furloughs as SCUSD races to close a multi‑million‑dollar gap and avoid a possible state takeover. The district says the cuts are aimed at protecting classrooms while fixing its books.

The Oklahoma House Democratic Caucus has proposed policies to support Oklahomans' financial stability, addressing wages, utility pricing, insurance premiums, and education funding.

Montgomery County Council discusses Bill 4-25 on surveillance tech regulations and reviews the Clarksburg Gateway Sector Plan for community development and environmental stewardship.