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Published on Dec 29, 2024

Power demand growth will require breakthrough technologies and a new approach to gas

Keeping U.S. energy affordable and globally competitive in the years ahead will be no easy task. While U.S. power demand has remained essentially flat for the past decade, this is set to change. Looking ahead, an expected surge in demand growth will be the …

Source: LP Gas Magazine - Neutral
Published on Dec 27, 2024

New Documentary Examines One Man’s Journey and the Politics of Parole in Illinois

Ronnie Carrasquillo served nearly 47 years in prison before being released. In 1977 as an 18-year-old, he was convicted of killing an off-duty Chicago police officer and given a 200- to 600-year prison sentence. A new documentary, “In Their Hands,” …

Source: WTTW - Public Broadcaster
Published on Dec 27, 2024

Illinois adds reproductive health choices to anti-discrimination law

SPRINGFIELD (WGEM) - Illinois' Human Rights Act will soon protect people’s reproductive health decisions thanks to a new law taking effect Jan. 1, 2025. “It amends the Human Rights Act to protect an individual’s reproductive health decisions from …

Source: Week 25 - Illinois - Neutral
Published on Dec 26, 2024

Illinois’ pending swipe fee law on hold after court ruling

(The Center Square) – An Illinois law banning banks and credit card companies from charging swipe fees on taxes and tips continues to play out in court. A U.S. District Court judge has issued a preliminary injunction preventing the state from enforcing the …

Source: WMAY - Illinois - Neutral
Published on Dec 26, 2024

New Illinois laws: AG highlights legislation on AI, worker protections, and crime victim support

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul highlighted four new laws from his office set to take effect on Jan. 1. "My office has continued to work with the General Assembly to develop legislation to protect children, increase access to …

Source: Fox 32 - Chicago - Right-wing
Published on Dec 26, 2024

‘Death by a thousand paper cuts’ for Illinois landlords with new laws

(The Center Square) – Property owners will see about a dozen of the nearly 300 new Illinois laws taking effect Jan. 1, impacting them and their relationships with tenants. House Bill 4768 prohibits landlords from retaliating against a tenant, if that …

Source: Iroquois County's Times-Republic - Illinois - Neutral
Published on Dec 26, 2024

Illinois legislator looks to expand Cook County property tax assistance program

(The Center Square) – Illinois state Rep. La Shawn Ford is hoping to see the Homeowner Relief Fund pilot program enacted by Cook County commissioners grow to help keep even more property owners in their homes. Cook County recently approved a plan that …

Source: Iroquois County's Times-Republic - Illinois - Neutral
Published on Dec 26, 2024

4 new Illinois laws take effect in 2025

(WIFR) - The new laws will go into effect across Illinois Jan. 1. House Bill 4623 This law prohibits the use of Artificial Intelligence technology to create child sexual abuse images involving real children or obscene imagery. Experts testified that AI …

Source: WIFR - Illinois - Label Pending
Published on Dec 26, 2024

Illinois’ Minimum Wage to Increase to $15 on Jan. 1, Completing 6-year Transition

Gov. JB Pritzker holds a shirt commemorating the movement to raise the minimum wage to 5 after signing the bill on February 20, 2019. The wage hits 5 in 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki) The minimum wage in Illinois will increase to $15 …

Source: WTTW - Public Broadcaster
Published on Dec 26, 2024

Eye On Illinois: Tighter regulations on towing industry are welcome reforms to vehicle theft victims

As we continue rounding out the year with quick hits on laws taking effect Jan. 1, consider Senate Bill 2654, which didn’t receive a single opposing vote in committees or before the full House and Senate. This legislation offers two lessons: One, in macro: …

Source: Shaw Local - Illinois - Neutral
Published on Dec 26, 2024

Electric school buses take off in Illinois, with over 200 on the road: A ‘phenomenal climb’

The sun is just beginning to rise over the farm fields of the Herscher school district, 70 miles southwest of Chicago, but the youngest passengers on Bus 24 are already buzzing with excitement. The second, third and fourth graders climb aboard right on …

Source: Chicago Tribune - Illinois - Center-right
Published on Dec 26, 2024

Illinois podiatrist on federal death row has sentence commuted

A Chicago podiatrist convicted in the 2002 shooting of a church worker had his federal death sentence commuted by President Joe Biden. Ronald Mikos, 76, is housed in the federal penitentiary in Terre Haute, Ind. Mikos was one of 37 people who had their …

Source: The Register-Mail - Illinois - Label Pending
Published on Dec 26, 2024

There are two types of elections

There are two types of American presidential elections: 2024, and all the others. Your doomsday event list is just as valid as mine, but for me, the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis, President Kennedy’s 1963 assassination, and Y2K qualify as wake-up call level …

Source: Daily Gate City - Iowa - Neutral
Published on Dec 29, 2024

Flick: 2024? New-age definition of 'crazy'?

Some years are historic. Others, culturally monumental. Some are unforgettable. Let's just go with... “pretty crazy.” Flick Two ancient vowels — A and I — suddenly became the future. Ozempic took the country by storm, becoming the first drug ever that …

Source: The Pantagraph - Illinois - Neutral
Published on Dec 26, 2024

Reverend Jesse Jackson has asked President Biden to pardon his son – but what do we know about former Illinois ...

Civil rights activist and politician Reverend Jesse Jackson has appealed to outgoing US president Joe Biden to pardon his son, former Illinois congressman Jesse Jackson Jr, and offer him the same treatment Biden gave his own child, Hunter Biden. Jackson Jr …

Source: South China Morning Post - Uncategorized
Published on Dec 29, 2024

The 2,863rd — and final — Jack Colwell column Jack Colwell

Editor's note: Starting Monday, The Tribune is republishing selected columns written by Jack Colwell at southbendtribune.com. This is the 2,863rd column I’ve written for the South Bend Tribune. It also is the last. I like to think some of the columns …

Source: South Bend Tribune - Indiana - Neutral
Published on Dec 29, 2024

This day in sports history: Not always dull during this 'lost week'

Call it the lost week. That week between Christmas and New Years Day is an odd one. You spend time sitting around, wondering when you'll declare the saddest day of the year and take down the tree and box up decorations. Yes, you still have New Year…

Source: Daytona Beach News Journal - Florida - Neutral
Published on Dec 25, 2024

5 ways Illinois can learn from Colorado’s ‘blue state’ literacy reforms

Colorado lawmakers passed an act in 2012 to focus on early literacy development and the science of reading. Its fourth graders are now in the Top 5 states for reading proficiency. Illinois can benefit from adopting five of their tactics. States such as …

Source: Illinois Policy - Label Pending
Published on Dec 24, 2024

Madigan tops naughty list of Illinois’ federal corruption targets in 2024

The nation’s longest-serving legislative speaker, a woman who called herself “super mayor” and a collection of other self-serving public servants are among the highest-profile corruption cases in decades. Here’s the naughty list for 2024. While most …

Source: Illinois Policy - Label Pending

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Published on December 30, 2024 - 09:00 GMT

Office of the Governor – Flag Order – Gov. Green Issues Flag Order for Former President Carter

STATE OF HAWAIʻI KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA GOVERNOR GREEN LOWERS FLAGS IN HONOR OF THE LATE PRESIDENT JAMES EARL CARTER, JR. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 29, 2024 HONOLULU – At the direction of the President of …

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Published on December 30, 2024 - 10:57 GMT

U.S. Navy Statements on Passing of President Jimmy Carter

Statement by Secretary of the Navy, Carlos Del Toro: “On behalf of our Sailors, Marines, and Department of the Navy Civilians, I express my deepest condolences to the Carter Family for the loss of a respected public servant, committed family man and …

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Published on December 30, 2024 - 09:41 GMT

Statement by William J. Burns on Passing of President Jimmy Carter

For Immediate Release: December 29, 2024 Statement by William J. Burns on Passing of President Jimmy Carter We join our nation in mourning the loss of President Jimmy Carter. His grace, dignity, and profound commitment to improving the lives of others, …

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Published on December 29, 2024 - 19:06 GMT

Kristen Thomasino Joins FITECH Consultants as Vice President of Sales

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, December 29, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Social Good News for Thomasino Media Reporting: FITECH Consultants is thrilled to welcome Kristen Thomasino as the new Vice President of Sales. Known for her …

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Published on December 30, 2024 - 01:49 GMT

Statement by the Prime Minister on the passing of Jimmy Carter

CANADA, December 29 - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the passing of Jimmy Carter, former President of the United States of America: “Today, the world lost a great leader and statesman, and Canada a dear friend, …

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Published on December 30, 2024 - 04:12 GMT

Office of the Governor – Statement – Gov. Green Issues Statement on Passing of Former President Carter

STATE OF HAWAIʻI KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA STATEMENT FROM GOVERNOR GREEN ON THE DEATH OF FORMER PRESIDENT JIMMY CARTER FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 29, 2024 HONOLULU – “Today Hawai‘i joins the nation and the …

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Published on December 30, 2024 - 05:16 GMT

Office of the Governor – Flag Order – Gov. Green Issues Flag Order for Former President Carter

STATE OF HAWAIʻI KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA GOVERNOR GREEN LOWERS FLAGS IN HONOR OF THE LATE PRESIDENT JAMES EARL CARTER, JR. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 29, 2024 HONOLULU – At the direction of the President of …

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Published on December 30, 2024 - 02:27 GMT

Governor Mills Mourns Passing of Former President Jimmy Carter

MAINE, December 30 - Back to current news. December 29, 2024 Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement today on the passing of former President Jimmy Carter: "President Carter led a remarkable life centered around service to others. As a …

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Published on December 30, 2024 - 11:24 GMT

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 …

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Published on December 30, 2024 - 06:19 GMT

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 …

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Published on December 29, 2024 - 19:27 GMT

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 …

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Published on December 28, 2024 - 19:43 GMT

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- …

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Published on December 28, 2024 - 15:14 GMT

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 …

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Published on December 28, 2024 - 00:10 GMT

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 …

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Published on December 27, 2024 - 21:01 GMT

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 …

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Published on December 27, 2024 - 18:39 GMT

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 …

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Published on December 27, 2024 - 18:58 GMT

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 …

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Published on December 27, 2024 - 03:00 GMT

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 …

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Published on December 27, 2024 - 12:18 GMT

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 …

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Published on December 26, 2024 - 18:55 GMT

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 …

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Published on December 26, 2024 - 14:49 GMT

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 …

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Published on December 26, 2024 - 07:00 GMT

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 …

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Published on December 26, 2024 - 15:05 GMT

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 …

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Published on December 25, 2024 - 10:15 GMT

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 …

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Published on December 25, 2024 - 13:22 GMT

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 …

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Published on December 25, 2024 - 08:27 GMT

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 …

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Published on December 24, 2024 - 18:01 GMT

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 …

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Published on December 24, 2024 - 17:37 GMT

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 …

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