Gov. Andy Beshear on Monday directed flags at state office buildings be lowered to half-staff immediately and to stay at half-staff until sunset Jan. 28 in honor of former President Jimmy Carter, who died Sunday at the age of 100.

Governor Andy Beshear has ordered that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff until Jan. 28, 2025, in honor of former President Jimmy Carter, who passed away at 100 on Dec. 29.

Gov. Ron DeSantis issued a memo Monday afternoon, referring to the proclamation from President Joe Biden that went out Sunday. "Pursuant to the President’s orders and as a mark of respect, I hereby direct the flags of the United States and the State of Florida to be flown at half-staff at all local and state buildings,