VPAP Weekly Update

Eyes on 2021 VPAP updated its unofficial list of 2021 gubernatorial candidates this week to include Former Gov. Terry McAuliffe, who filed paperwork Wednesday to set up an official campaign committee. See the list and candidates' money raised as of June 30 on our Election page. See "Mean Tweets" Sept. 16 VPAP's Virtual Fundraiser will feature "Mean Tweets" -- with more than a dozen General Assembly members reading not-so-nice social media posts about themselves. Headliners will be Speaker Eileen Filler-Corn (D-Fairfax) and Senator Emmett Hanger (R-Augusta). All proceeds support VPAP. Learn more about sponsorship levels here. VPAP's Latest Data Visualizations Paths to the Virginia Senate and House of Delegates These visual timeline traces the paths taken by the men and women who serve in the State Senate and House of Delegates, from their place of birth, education, previous political experience and more. Breakdown of COVID-19 Cases by Race Hispanics make up 10 percent of Virginia's population, but account for more than one-third of confirmed COVID-19 cases in which the race of persons tested were reported. VPAP on the Radio This week's topics: 1. Remote Learning May End Snow Days in Clarke County 2. Leesburg Town Council Gridlocked Over Filling Vacancy 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 48 lobbyist registrations filed with the Virginia Ethics Council since last week. 20 New 28 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