VPAP Weekly Update

See What We "Mean" Enter a drawing to win a ticket to VPAP's Annual Fundraiser on September 16! You'll see the first-ever "Mean Tweets" segment, featuring 16 legislators reading not-so-nice social media posts about themselves. Refer two friends to VaNews by September 14 to be entered. Refer a Friend In addition to Mean Tweets, the virtual broadcast will feature headliners Speaker Eileen Filler-Corn (D-Fairfax) and Senator Emmett Hanger (R-Augusta). Learn more here. Those who refer two friends will receive VaViews - exclusive bonus content that compiles a variety of opinion and commentary each Sunday. VPAP's Latest Data Visualizations Lobbyist Entertainment: A Primer In Virginia, lobbyists can provide free meals and entertainment to legislative and executive officials. This visual explains why, in practice, most lobbyist disclosures do not name the official(s) entertained. Presidential Donations by Region The suburbs outside Washington, D.C., are fertile ground for presidential fundraising. VPAP breaks down the money by region -- and lets you drill down to a list of donors by ZIP code. Lack of 'Specificity' in Lobbying Disclosures Each year, lobbyists are asked to list their activities "with as much specificity as possible." Some take those instructions to mean they should include a list of bill numbers related to legislation they sought to influence. As VPAP's latest data visualization shows, they are the exception, not the rule. VPAP on the Radio This week's topics: 1. Nelson County to Furlough Employees for Virtual School Year 2. Residential Parking Proposals Debated in Hampton Roads Each week, VPAP and RadioIQ team up to bring you a pair of human interest stories culled from the headlines of VaNews. The segments are produced by WVTF in Roanoke and carried on public radio stations across the Commonwealth. Weekly Lobbyist Registrations VPAP has posted 25 lobbyist registrations filed with the Virginia Ethics Council since last week. 14 New 11 Renewals Invest in Transparency VPAP is independent, nonpartisan voice that elevates public understanding of Virginia government and politics. Join the more than 1,400 individuals and businesses that support our work. Donate Today! Copyright © 2020 Virginia Public Access Project, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you are either a VPAP Donor or you signed up for updates on VPAP.org. Our mailing address is: Virginia Public Access Project P.O. Box 1472 Richmond, VA 23218 Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list