Memphis community activist Justin J. Pearson has been appointed to the state House of Representatives. There was no Republican candidate so the seat was won by Pearson.
A Georgia Democrat has resigned from the House of Representatives and a special election has been set for March 21. Gov. Kemp announced Monday that candidates from all parties will run.
In his first State of the State address, Republican Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen pushed key parts of his agenda, namely tax cuts and increased education spending.