Reserach: Last Week Today   Vote Smart Weekly Digest Vol.2 The Vote Smart Weekly Digest brings you timely, non-partisan insights straight to your inbox, helping you stay informed on key political facts and developments.   Research Highlights: RETIRE Act: This act focuses on reforming retirement benefits to ensure long-term financial security for American workers. Accreditation for College Excellence Act of 2023: Aims to improve higher education quality by enhancing accreditation standards for colleges and universities. Enhanced Presidential Security Act of 2024: Strengthens security measures for the President and other high-ranking officials to address evolving threats. Retire ACT College Excellence Act Presidential Security Act   Key Votes: Congressional and State Next Generation Pipelines Research and Development Act Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act Building Chips in America Act of 2023 Michigan - Requires Clerks Provide the Secretary of State with Additional Information on Changes to Election Methods Michigan - Requires Clerks Print Election Materials in Languages Other Than English California - Prohibits Deceptive Content in Election Advertisements   Political Highlights: Did you know Krist Novoselić, Cascade Party nominee for President, is also the co-founder of the iconic band Nirvana? Elections & Candidates Kyle Cameron, Democratic nominee for Congress in Wyoming, Bill Slantz, Libertarian nominee for Governor of Missouri, and William Stodden, Socialist Party nominee for President, have all completed the Political Courage Test. Kyle Cameron PCT Bill Slantz PCT William Stodden PCT   Endorsements: Here are some interesting endorsements and interest group ratings our team found this week! Kamala Harris: Endorsed by New York State Public Employees Federation, California Teachers Association, UFCW and Everytown for Gun Safety. Donald Trump: No new endorsements.   Voter Registration: Voter Registration and Polling Place Click here to add or view our elections calendar, which provides voter registration dates for every state.   Staff Shoutout Nick is the Director of Elections Research at Vote Smart. In his spare time, he likes to read and one day aspires to visit all 50 state capitols.   Donate to keep us running on facts.   Share This Email Share This Email Share This Email Vote Smart | 1153 24TH ST | DES MOINES, IA 50311-4308 US Unsubscribe | Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice