Highlights from the Week
1. This week justice Stephen Breyer announced his retirement from the Supreme Court. View remarks from President Biden discussing this announcement here.
2. This week representatives from Ukraine, Russia, Germany and France met in Paris to discuss the international situation between Russia and Ukraine. View statements from members of the U.S. House and Senate on the situation here.
3. This week the U.S. House of Representatives passed the EVEST Act or the Ensuring Veterans Smooth Transition Act. View how all members of the U.S. House voted here.
Elections
By the Elections Research team
Check out the candidates running for Congressional office in Kentucky for the 2022 midterm election. Check out the full list of candidates on the primary election ballot here.
The Texas Congressional Primary is approaching on March 1. Click here to check out the full list of congressional candidates who will appear on the ballot.
Click here to check out the candidates who will appear on the ballot for Kentucky’s Justices of the state Supreme Court.
Officials
By John and the Officials Research team
Public Statements: 709 statements were added this week
Key Votes:
States:
Student athlete legislation collected so far.
The South Dakota state legislature passed a bill that requires transgender student athletes play against those of their biological sex.
Police training legislation collected so far.
The Illinois state legislature passed a bill that amends criminal justice law.
Congress: 1 bill was added
