We're proud to share our 2019 Progress Report, which includes a preview of VPAP's newly-adopted strategic plan.
VaNews Readers: Lots of Smiles
The VaNews redesign went live on Monday. Using the buttons above, readers provided the following instant feedback:
83% smiles
11% neutral
6% frowns
Thanks for being part of the VaNews community. Please let us know how the streamlined clips work for you. Read more about the changes
Wednesday: Bring Your Sweet Tooth
Join VPAP for our annual reception honoring the Sunshine Caucus this Wednesday! From 8-11 a.m., The Commonwealth hotel will be Cookie Central, featuring 18 varieties of homemade treats baked by VPAP staff. Details
Which Bills Have Had the Closest Votes?
Use VPAP's Close Vote Analyzer to see which issues generated close votes and if the roll call fell along partisan lines — or other factors such as region or gender.
Legislation advancing in the General Assembly would assign state prison inmates to their last known address instead of where they are incarcerated. VPAP calculates which legislative districts would stand to lose population after the 2020 Census if the bill were to become law.
Using voter registration as a proxy for population, VPAP suggests which regions of Virginia may be expected to gain or lose representation when districts are reapportioned following the 2020 Census.
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 21 lobbyist registrations filed with the Virginia Ethics Council since last week.
