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2024 in Upper Michigan: The top political stories

MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - The year 2024 was a presidential election year and that meant politics was very much in the headlines, including here in Upper Michigan. The state set a record for voter turnout with 5.7 million votes cast. Voter turnout in Upper …

Remembering former President Jimmy Carter and his impact on Chicago

CHICAGO (CBS) -- Local tributes poured in from Chicago on Sunday for former President Jimmy Carter. Carter "died peacefully Sunday, Dec. 29, at his home in Plains, Georgia, surrounded by his family," the Carter Center said in a statement. Carter …

Ohio leaders react to the passing of former President Jimmy Carter

Carter is survived by three sons, one daughter, 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. COLUMBUS, Ohio — Several Ohio leaders shared their condolences Sunday after it was announced that former President Jimmy Carter passed away at the age of 100. …

Obamas, Illinois and Chicago leaders share tributes for late former President Jimmy Carter

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Illinois and Chicago-area leaders reacted Sunday to the death of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter. Carter, the former U.S. president known as a champion of international human rights both during and after his White House tenure and who …

Heartland elected officials react to former President Jimmy Carter death

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - Government leaders in the Heartland are reacting to the death of former United States President Jimmy Carter. 39th President Jimmy Carter died on Sunday, December 29 at the age of 100. The Carter Center announced the death of …

Indiana politicians remember former U.S. president Jimmy Carter

The 39th president of the United States died Sunday at the age of 100. INDIANAPOLIS — Former United States president Jimmy Carter died Sunday at age 100, the Carter Center announced.  In the aftermath of former president's passing, many politicians …

Kentucky, Indiana leaders reflect on the life and legacy of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter died at the age of 100 on Sunday. Officials from Kentucky and Indiana shared their reactions to the passing of the 39th president. Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear  "Jimmy Carter was a true …

Gov. Evers Releases Statement on the Passing of Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today released the following statement regarding the passing of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, who passed away today, December 29, 2024, at the age of 100. “Former President Carter was a committed and dedicated advocate for …

From intern to political communications – Trinidad and Tobago national working in the White House

News Debbie Jacob 5 Hrs Ago TT national Khanya Brann, who worked in the communications department at the White House in Washington DC, with President Joe Biden. - Photo courtesy Khanya Brann Most TT immigrants never know where life will lead them or what …

Former congressman says foreign policy tops Carter’s presidential legacy 

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (WISH) — Lee Hamilton can still remember the political environment in 1976.  The Vietnam War had just ended. Washington was still reeling from Watergate. Inflation and unemployment were rising. It was against this backdrop that Hamilton, …

A look back at Jimmy Carter's legacy in Michigan

Former President Jimmy Carter, who died Sunday at age 100, never won Michigan during his two presidential bids, but his campaigns brought him to the state where at times crowded halls of supporters rallied behind him and he ended his first and only term in …

President Jimmy Carter dies; Wisconsin officials offer praise, prayers

Jimmy Carter delivers his Fireside Chat from the library in the White House. ca. 1 February 1978. (Photo by: Hum Images/Universal Images Group via Getty Images) MILWAUKEE - Officials from across the state of Wisconsin are sharing their thoughts, praise …

Tri-State leaders react to the death of former President Jimmy Carter

Former President Jimmy Carter has died at the age of 100, the Carter Center announced Sunday. The 39th U.S. president, who led the nation from 1977 to 1981, died at his home in Plains, Georgia, surrounded by family, according to the Carter Center. Carter …

Former President Jimmy Carter passes away at 100

PLAINS, Ga. — One of the most extraordinary men to ever hold the highest office in the land, President Jimmy Carter, passed away Sunday at the age of 100. James Earl Carter, Jr. was born on October 1, 1924, in Plains, Georgia. Carter was the oldest son of …

Photos: Remembering former President Jimmy Carter

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter has died. He was 100 years old and had spent more than a year in hospice care. The Georgia peanut farmer served one turbulent term in the White House before building a reputation as a global humanitarian and champion of …

Evers, Baldwin react to death of former President Jimmy Carter

MADISON, Wis. -- Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers and Sen. Tammy Baldwin both reacted to Former President Jimmy Carter's death on Sunday. Sen. Baldwin posted on her X and Facebook accounts about Carter's death. President Carter was a leader who dedicated …

Dundee's Stanger farm named Michigan centennial farm

DUNDEE — In the Stanger family, farming is a part of their DNA. “We can’t imagine doing anything else,” Joe Stanger said in email. “We enjoy a firsthand look at how the system we call ‘nature’ that God made works.” The Stanger family immigrated from …

Presidential library historian fired after voting against controversial purchase

A historian and director at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum who voted against the ALPLM's purchase of a controversial flag last year was fired last week. Brian Mitchell ran a number of community-based history projects in the area …

Chicago and Illinois leaders honor late President Jimmy Carter

Alona Lebedieva: European Imports of Russian LNG – The Price of Compromises

KYIV, UKRAINE, December 30, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- After Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the European Union declared an ambitious goal: to completely abandon Russian energy resources by 2027. However, in 2024, imports of Russian …

Investornomy Founder Dr. Linda Pajoel Joins 100 Women in Finance

A global community of top female leaders committed to advancing diversity and gender equity in the finance industry. ONTARIO, CANADA, December 30, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dr. Linda Pajoel, esteemed founder of Investornomy and a recognized …

Maury Blackman Advocates for Urgent H-1B Visa Reform to Strengthen America’s Innovation Economy

Silicon Valley entrepreneur and investor calls for bipartisan action to retain global talent and secure U.S. leadership in innovation. SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, December 29, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Maury Blackman, a seasoned …

Todd 'TJ' Stein Announces Candidacy for District Leader in AD76, Part A

Todd “TJ” Stein, a lifelong resident of the Upper East Side, has officially declared his candidacy for District Leader in Assembly District 76 (AD76), Part A. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, December 28, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As a third- …

Jim Garcia Publishes Hidden Metro Bond Documents for The Meadows Castle Rock CO

Jim Garcia Publishes Hidden Legal Metro Bond Documents for The Meadows Castle Rock CO, which outlines $1b in Property Taxes for a $57m Infrastructure Project. CASTLE ROCK, CO, UNITED STATES, December 28, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Since 1991 tax …

Reinventing Cooling: How the AIM Act is Transforming the Future of HVAC-R

SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, December 27, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The AIM Act phases down HFCs, which are commonly used as refrigerants in air conditioning and refrigeration systems, reducing greenhouse gases. It pushes the HVAC-R industry …

Broken Arrow School Board Candidate Announces Public Meet and Greet

Broken Arrow School Board Zone 5 candidate Dr. Kate Williams will be hosting a meet and greet on January 2 at West by Laurannae. Free and open to the public. BROKEN ARROW, OK, UNITED STATES, December 27, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dr. Kate …

Dr. Natasha Weems Interviews Dr. K.A. Paul His Mission to Unite World Leaders and Save Humanity: Preventing WW III

Global Leaders and Changemakers Come Together in Los Angeles for Peace Summit LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, December 27, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dr. K.A. Paul’s Mission to Unite World Leaders and Save Humanity: Preventing World War III …

OSCE supports co-operation between Georgia and Armenia on Climate Change and Landscape Fire Management

The OSCE in partnership with the thinktank adelphi has recently published a strategy paper aiming to foster cross-border co-operation between Georgia and Armenia in tackling climate-related security risks, improving landscape fire management, and reducing …

Part Two of Podcast Series on Women Business Leaders Navigating the Challenges of Running a Family Business

Episode Features Women Executives from Aggregate Resources and Blazer Industries Now Available on Spotify WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, December 26, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Building trust fast and managing new leadership transitions are some …

Statement of the OSCE Mission to BiH following the femicide in Ključ

Sarajevo, 27 December 2024 - We are saddened by another case of femicide, which occurred in Ključ yesterday. Deplorably, again a weapon was used to commit a crime. We extend our heartfelt condolences to the victim's family and friends. We are once …

Qualified Applied Behavior Analysis Credentialing Board Certifications Added to Texas Licensing in Landmark Vote

The state of Texas has taken a major step in supporting access to high quality care for families by adding the QABA certifications to its licensing AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, December 26, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The state of Texas has taken a …

Nj Ayuk praises Azule Energy's Strategic Move In Namibia's Energy Industry

SOUTH AFRICA, December 26, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Azule Energy's successful farm-in deal for Block 2914A, which is situated in Namibia's Orange Basin, marks an important turning point in the continent's energy industry. The news …

Libyan Crown Prince HRH Prince Mohammed El Hassan El Rida El Senussi Delivers Independence Day Address

Calls for Unity, Stability, and a Return to Constitutional Monarchy to Secure Libya’s Future LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, December 26, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On the occasion of Libya’s Independence Day, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammed El …

Statement of the OSCE Mission to BiH following the Republika Srpska National Assembly conclusions adopted at the 16th ...

Sarajevo, 26 December 2024 - The OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina notes with concern over recent developments in the Republika Srpska National Assembly and underscores the importance of upholding the Rule of Law and the constitutional framework of …

Iranian Americans for Liberty Applaud Congressional Efforts to Stop Misuse of U.S. Government Funds by Ineffective NGOs

IAL applauds DOGE for cutting funds to ineffective NGOs that fail to promote democracy and instead strengthen oppressive regimes like Iran's. WASHINGTON, WA, UNITED STATES, December 25, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Iranian Americans for …

OSCE advances water, sanitation, and hygiene solutions in Tajikistan with roundtable dialogue

On 20 December 2024, the OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe (POiD), in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Social Protection, organized a one-day roundtable on "Standard Regulatory Requirements for Wastewater Quality Control." This event …

OSCE organizes a series of Trainings of Trainers for government employees on domestic violence prevention and case ...

Between August and December 2024, the OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe, in collaboration with the Committee for Women and Family Affairs (CWFA) of the Government of Tajikistan, conducted a series of three-day training sessions for trainers throughout the …

Robust Presales for HHSE Book on Trump Temporarily Shuts Down Amazon Orders

Hannover House working to resolve issue so that Amazon preorders may resume Hannover House, Inc. (OTCMKTS:HHSE) NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, December 24, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new book on the Trump presidential campaign from Hannover …

Alona Lebedieva: The Restructuring of Ukrzaliznytsia’s Debts as a Mirror of Its Problems

KYIV, UKRAINE, December 24, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- “Ukrzaliznytsia” has appealed to creditors for the second time since the start of the full-scale war, requesting to postpone from 2025 to 2026 the payment of interest on Eurobonds issued in …