Tag: announces

Joe Manchin announces he’s not in the race for president

Sen. Joe Manchin III on Friday said he won’t run for president as a third-party candidate, eliminating his potential to play spoiler in President Biden’s bid for a second term. Mr. Manchin, West Virginia Democrat, made the announcement during a speaking engagement at West Virginia University. His decision follows the same decision by former Gov. […]

Former GOP Governor Announces Senate Run

Former Maryland Republican Gov. Larry Hogan has made a big announcement that won’t be welcome news for the Democratic Party after he told voters he is running for the U.S. Senate. Hogan, 67, served as governor of the Old Line State from 2015 to 2023, and is the son of Lawrence Hogan, one of the […]

Biden White House Announces Agreement with NFL and NBA

A coalition of sports leagues and player unions have agreed to be partners with the Biden White House to encourage more people to exercise and eat healthy foods. Doug Emhoff, the husband of Vice President Kamala Harris, said in announcing the partnership it is “simply unacceptable” that obesity and Type 2 diabetes are top causes […]

Postal Service, once chided for slow adoption of EVs, announces plan to cut greenhouse gas emissions

The U.S. Postal Service announced sweeping plans Tuesday to reduce greenhouse emissions by diverting more parcels from air to ground transportation, boosting the number of electric vehicles, cutting waste sent to landfills and making delivery routes more efficient. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy described a mix of environmental initiatives and cost-cutting business practices that together would […]