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Measuring Caucus Unity
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The level of cohesion on close floor votes differs for each of the floor legislative caucuses. In the House, for instance, the 55 Democrats tend to stick together more often than the 45 Republicans. Use VPAP's exclusive caucus unity tool ([link removed]) to see which members vote the party line and which are more likely to go their own way.
New House Candidates Announce
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VPAP's Latest Data Visualizations
Trump's Post-Election Virginia Haul ([link removed])
In the eight weeks following his defeat in November, Donald Trump raised $2.6 million from Virginia donors. See which localities had the most donors.
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Unemployment Claims Persist ([link removed])
The sudden shock of the COVID-19 pandemic led to weekly jobless claims in Virginia at a level four times higher than at the height of the 2008 recession.
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VPAP on the Radio
This week's topics:
1. Senate Bill Would Have Precincts Count Absentee Votes 2. Valley Banks Offer Interest-Free Loans for Minority-Owned Businesses ([link removed])

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 15 lobbyist registrations filed with the Virginia Ethics Council since last week.

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6 Renewals ([link removed])
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.

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