DOCSLIB.ORG

2019 VPAP Annual Report

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
2019 VPAP Annual Report 2019 Progress Report Letter from the Board Chair You may have noticed that VaNews looks a little different, and hopefully is easier to read. The clips now begin with the seven most important and interesting headlines. If you just need the basics, you can stop there. If you would like more coverage, you can keep scrolling. STAFF The improvements to VaNews are the first result of a new Strategic Plan that the VPAP Board of Directors approved in December. David M. Poole Executive Director One focus will be improving the user experience. We’re mindful that people are increasingly time challenged. And we want to make sure that our unique Ric Arenstein data is relevant and understandable to a broad audience – from those who Major Gifts Officer do politics for a living to those who are just now tuning in. Jason Kostyk The VPAP team is excited to begin implementing our new strategic Data Developer vision. I encourage you to read the plan for yourself and let us know Ali Mislowsky what you think. VaNews Coordinator On behalf of the VPAP Board, I would like to thank the more than Michael Stanley 1,300 companies, groups and individuals who invest in our nonpartisan Data Analyst mission. Your generous support helps elevate public understanding of Virginia government and politics. Sarah Stack Office Manager Sincerely, Rachel Dominy Graphic Design and Communications Manager Jeffrey M. Britt CONTACT VPAP Board Chair Phone: (804) 353-4300 Headquarters Board of Directors 1209 E. Cary Street, Suite 200 Richmond, VA 23219 Mailing Address P.O. Box 1472 Richmond, VA 23218 Jeffrey M. Britt Nneka Chiazor Ross Grogg The Virginia Public Access Project is a Chair Vice Chair & Secretary Treasurer 503(c)(3) tax-exempt corporation. All McGuireWoods Consulting Cox Communications Kemper Consulting donations to VPAP are deductible on federal taxes to the full extent of the law. Federal Tax ID 54-1825691. Tom Cosgrove Margaret Edds Carol Ford Marvin Figueroa Elizabeth Hooper Chuck James FOLLOW VPAP Newport News Retired Journalist Serco Inc. Commonwealth Virginia Tech Williams Mullen Shipbuilding of Virginia @vpapupdates facebook.com/VPAP.org @vpapupdates Bill Leighty Jeff Mitchell John O’Bannon Nicole Riley Nancy Smith DecideSmart, Mitchell Neurological NFIB Middle Resolution LLC Law Firm Associates PAC Strategic Plan Adopted December 2019 The Virginia Public Access Project OUR MISSION was founded in 1997 to ensure that Elevate public understanding of Virginia politics and Virginians could follow the money in government by organizing and presenting public information in politics. Since then, VPAP has developed ways that are easily accessible to all and free of partisan bias. a unique, nonpartisan approach that elevates public understanding of complex VISION data related to Virginia’s elections, An enlightened and inclusive democracy powered by demographics and legislative process. an informed electorate. Areas Of Strategic Focus GOAL 1: Create resources that inform GOAL 2: voters. Invest in our mission through innovation and efficiency. User Experience: Improve design Marketing and Growth: Diversify and of the website, data visualizations grow VPAP’s statewide audience and other products to make them understandable to a wider audience Innovation: Continue to modernize and enhance our technology VaNews: Create a more efficient, accessible gateway for informed voters Independence: Engage donors and create new opportunities for civic- Civic Education: Provide tools for those minded philanthropists to support VPAP teaching the next generation of voters Continuity: Engage in succession New Opportunities: Explore planning for board and staff to ensure expanding content that fosters long-term strength and sustainability of civic discourse in Virginia the organization Measures of Success +21% Donors Follower Growth 14,725 43 VaNews Readers $5,000 or more Election Day Traffic 9,707 articles aggregated 1,412,947 clicks on articles 152 1.2 Million $1,000 - $4,999 5 Pageviews 146 256 $250 -$ 999 1M Data Visuals Produced 2019 312 500 $100 - $249 2017 200+ Teachers Attended 563 Sun Mon Election Day Wed Seminars <$100 2019 Financial Results Revenue Annual Fund $532,149 $912,584 Lighten Up! Luncheon $213,104 VaNews $95,851 Media $32,074 Investment Income $22,761 Candidates $14,145 Other $2,500 Expenses Personnel $631,945 $903,165 Technology $93,828 Professional Services $63,007 Marketing, Events $61,461 Rent, Office $41,325 Staff Development $11,599 Thank You to Our 2019 Supporters $50,000 Michael J. Quillen Virginia Association for Virginia Municipal League The Richmond Times-Dispatch* Commercial Real Estate Virginia Trial Lawyers The Mousetrap Foundation S. Sonjia Smith Virginia Association of Association $40,000 TowneBank Richmond Broadcasters The Virginian-Pilot* Virginia Press Association $1,500 Cox Communications John O. Wynne* Volkswagen Group of America, AARP Virginia* M. Dendy Young Inc. $35,000 Anheuser-Busch Betting on Virginia Jobs PAC $4,000 $2,000 Ronald D. Abramson* Commonwealth Strategy Group McGuireWoods Consulting Allen Allen Allen & Allen Jeannemarie & Tom Davis* $20,000 Jeff Mitchell CGI GEICO William A. Olson Mark Ohrstrom* Leslie Cheek III Gentry Locke Smithfield Foods Claude Moore Charitable HCA Virginia Hospitals $15,000 Virginia Automobile Dealers Foundation Adams Construction Company Association Cathy & Ed Gillespie Jean & Bob Kane Matthew Calkins Virginia Tech Jack L. Harris Aubrey Layne Tom Hirst Williams Mullen Landmark Foundation John G. Milliken Allison Weinstein & Ivan Jecklin Ivor Massey Jr. Hon. John O’Bannon* $3,000 Matt Benedetti* Raytheon Co* $12,500 AT&T Micron Technology, Inc. Riverside Health System Dominion Energy* Jeffrey Breit* Northern Virginia Chamber of David G. Speck Edward H. Rice* Capital Results Commerce Virginia Association of Health Josée G. Covington* George L. Ohrstrom II* Plans* $10,000 Vince Mastracco* Deborah Oswalt Virginia Bankers Association Sentara Healthcare* Virginia Dental Association* Leonard Bennett Mercer Trigiani LLP Dawn & Stuart Siegel Virginia Natural Gas* Clean Virginia* Gil Minor* Troutman Sanders Washington Gas* Barbara Fried Praxis Foundation VA, MD & DE Association of Marvin W. Gilliam, Jr. Northern Virginia Electric Electric Cooperatives $1,400 Washington Post* Cooperative Old Dominion Electric Virginia Chamber of Commerce Appalachian Power Company $7,500 Cooperative Virginia Education Association B2L Consulting LLC Bittle & Charlotte Porterfield Virginia Health Care Bon Secours Virginia Health Altria Group The Roanoke Times* Association System Comcast Mr. & Mrs. James E. Ukrop* Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Colonial Downs Loren W. Hershey* Virginia AFL-CIO Association W. Sheppard Miller III Virginia Realtors* TowneBank $5,000 $2,500 Carrie Johnson’s Mimi Abel Smith The Honorable & Legacy Gift Apartment & Office Building Mrs. Gerald L. Baliles Association John H. Birdsall III A bequest from Carolyn W. Charles Ryan Associates* Mike Bisceglia John T. Hazel Jr. Johnson, a longtime Arlington Becky & Hap Chalmers Paul Hirschbiel Jr. ESG Enterprises, Inc. community leader and avid E. Scott Kasprowicz June A. Williams* reader VaNews, provided a much appreciated Kotarides Developers LLC Richard B. Gilliam Michael Morency* boost to VPAP’s financial support last year. Margaret & Shashikant Gupta Newport News Shipbuilding Robert R. Hatten Northern Virginia Association Joan M. Huffer & of Realtors Planned Giving Robert H. Dugger Mary & Clarke Ohrstrom Inova Health System Planned giving is one way to ensure a lasting Paladyn Group* Carrie Johnson* Port of Virginia legacy of helping elevate public understanding of William H. Leighty* Queen of Virginia Skill & Harry T. Lester* Virginia government and politics. If you would like Entertainment LLC The May Family Foundation to discuss including VPAP in your estate planning, Wendy & Tom Rosenthal M. Yaqub Mirza Transurban please contact Ric Arenstein, Major Gifts Officer, Scott C. Plein at [email protected] or call 804-353-4300. *Gave more than amount listed Thank you to our 2019 Supporters Columbia Gas of Virginia W. Heywood Fralin Judy Ford Wason Home Builders Association of Cozen O’Connor William H. Fralin Jr. John Watkins Virginia Enterprise Rent-a-Car Rick Gallaer WestRock James River Air Conditioning Co Hancock Daniel Mike Garcia John D. Whitlock Macaulay & Jamerson Independent Insurance Agents George Mason University* NFIB of Virginia Robert T. Hall, Jr $750 Northern Virginia Building Luck Stone Corporation William Hopkins AAA Tidewater Virginia* Industry Association Reed Smith Charles James Alliance Group* Sanofi Virginia Association of Counties Jo-Kell Inc Margaret Edds* Shentel Virginia Cable Telecom Robert P. Kegley Hefty Wiley & Gore* The Vectre Corporation Association Bobbie Kilberg Anna Marie Hicks & Harry Universal Corporation Woody Funeral Home Mary Lynn & Nick Kotz Lehman* Virginia Association of Nurse Cheryl P. McLeskey Robert M. Johnson Anesthetists $1,200 McShin Foundation Kemper Consulting* Virginia Farm Bureau Ric Arenstein* Medical Society of Virginia Gordon Leggett Virginia League of Conservation Commonwealth Connections* Thomas Meehan Sue Ann Messmer Voters Thomas J. Cosgrove* Linda & Stephen Nash Lawrence Roberts Virginia Society of CPAs Nicole A. Riley* Northern Virginia Technology Andrew & Virginia Tilton* Virginia Tech Transportation Council Virginia Maritime Association* Institute $1,000 Susan & Lewis F. Payne Jr. Virginia Transportation $600 Nicholas Perrins Construction Alliance The Associated Press Del. Kenneth R. Plum Atlantic
Load more

Recommended publications
  • NOVEMBER 5, 2019 to Find Your Legislative Districts, Stop by Our Table Outside Your Polling Place Or Look up Your Address at Fairfaxdemocrats.Org/Lookup
    FAIRFAX COUNTY DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATES: NOVEMBER 5, 2019 To find your legislative districts, stop by our table outside your polling place or look up your address at fairfaxdemocrats.org/lookup. SENATE OF VIRGINIA District Adam Ebbin District Jennifer Boysko District Scott Surovell #30 adamebbin.com #33 jenniferboysko.com #36 scottsurovell.org District Barbara Favola District Chap Petersen District Dave Marsden #31 barbarafavola.org #34 fairfaxsenator.com #37 marsdenforsenate.com District Janet Howell District Dick Saslaw District George Barker #32 janethowell.com #35 dicksaslaw.com #39 senatorbarker.com HOUSE OF DELEGATES District Kathleen Murphy District Dan Helmer District Rip Sullivan #34 murphyfordelegate.com #40 danhelmer.com #48 ripsullivan.com District Mark Keam District Eileen Filler-Corn District Alfonso Lopez #35 markkeam.com #41 eileenfillercorn.com #49 alfonsolopez.org District Ken Plum District Kathy Tran District Marcus Simon #36 kenplum.com #42 kathyfordelegate.com #53 marcussimon.com District David Bulova District Mark Sickles District Karrie Delaney #37 davidbulova.com #43 marksickles.com #67 karriedelaney.com District Kaye Kory District Paul Krizek District Ibraheem Samirah #38 kayekoryva.com #44 paulkrizek.com #86 samirah4delegate.com District Vivian Watts District Mark Levine #39 vivianwatts.com #45 markfordelegate.com COUNTY-WIDE OFFICES COMMONWEALTH’S ATTORNEY SHERIFF CHAIRMAN BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Steve Descano Stacey Kincaid Jeff McKay stevedescano.com staceykincaid.com mckayforchairman.com BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Braddock
    [Show full text]
  • 2019 U.S. Political Contribution and Expenditure Policy and Statement
    2019 U.S. Political Contribution and Expenditure Policy and Statement The Company’s policy is to participate in public policymaking by informing government officials about our positions on issues significant to the Company and our customers. These issues are discussed in the context of existing and proposed laws, legislation, regulations, and policy initiatives, and include, for example, commerce, intellectual property, trade, data privacy, transportation, and web services. Relatedly, the Company constructively and responsibly participates in the U.S. political process. The goal of the Company’s political contributions and expenditures is to promote the interests of the Company and our customers, and the Company makes such decisions in accordance with the processes described in this political contribution and expenditure policy and statement, without regard to the personal political preferences of the Company’s directors, officers, or employees. Click here for archives of previous statements. Approval Process The Company’s Vice President of Public Policy reviews and approves each political contribution and expenditure made with Company funds or resources to, or in support of, any political candidate, political campaign, political party, political committee, or public official in any country, or to any other organization for use in making political expenditures, to ensure that it is lawful and consistent with the Company’s business objectives and public policy priorities. The Company’s Senior Vice President for Global Corporate Affairs and the Senior Vice President and General Counsel review all political expenditures. In addition, the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors annually reviews this political contribution and expenditure policy and statement and a report on all of the Company’s political contributions and expenditures, including any contributions made to trade associations or 501(c)(4) social welfare organizations.
    [Show full text]
  • 2020 Virginia Capitol Connections
    Virginia Capitol Connections 2020 ai157531556721_2020 Lobbyist Directory Ad 12022019 V3.pdf 1 12/2/2019 2:39:32 PM The HamptonLiveUniver Yoursity Life.Proto n Therapy Institute Let UsEasing FightHuman YourMisery Cancer.and Saving Lives You’ve heard the phrases before: as comfortable as possible; • Treatment delivery takes about two minutes or less, with as normal as possible; as effective as possible. At Hampton each appointment being 20 to 30 minutes per day for one to University Proton The“OFrapy In ALLstitute THE(HUPTI), FORMSwe don’t wa OFnt INEQUALITY,nine weeks. you to live a good life considering you have cancer; we want you INJUSTICE IN HEALTH IS THEThe me MOSTn and wome n whose lives were saved by this lifesaving to live a good life, period, and be free of what others define as technology are as passionate about the treatment as those who possible. SHOCKING AND THE MOSTwo INHUMANrk at the facility ea ch and every day. Cancer is killing people at an alBECAUSEarming rate all acr osITs ouOFTENr country. RESULTSDr. William R. Harvey, a true humanitarian, led the efforts of It is now the leading cause of death in 22 states, behind heart HUPTI becoming the world’s largest, free-standing proton disease. Those states are Alaska, ArizoINna ,PHYSICALCalifornia, Colorado DEATH.”, therapy institute which has been treating patients since August Delaware, Idaho, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Massachusetts, 2010. Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, NewREVERENDHampshir DR.e, Ne MARTINw Me LUTHERxico, KING, JR. North Carolina, Oregon, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West “A s a patient treatment facility as well as a research and education Virginia, and Wisconsin.
    [Show full text]
  • Virginia-Voting-Record.Pdf
    2017 | Virginia YOUR LEGISLATORS’ VOTING RECORD ON VOTING RECORD SMALL BUSINESS ISSUES: 2017 EDITION Issues from the 2016 and 2017 General Assembly Sessions: Floor votes by your state legislators on key small business issues during the past two sessions of the Virginia General Assembly are listed inside. Although this Voting Record does not reflect all elements considered by a lawmaker when voting or represent a complete profile of a legislator, it can be a guide in evaluating your legislator’s attitude toward small business. Note that many issues that affect small business are addressed in committees and never make it to a floor vote in the House or Senate. Please thank those legislators who supported small business and continue to work with those whose scores have fallen short. 2016 Legislation 5. Status of Employees of Franchisees (HB 18) – Clarifies in Virginia law that a franchisee or any 1. Direct Primary Care (HB 685 & SB 627) – employee of the franchisee is not an employee of the Clarifies that direct primary care (DPC) agreements franchisor (parent company). A “Yes” vote supports are not insurance policies but medical services and the NFIB position. Passed Senate 27-12; passed provides a framework for patient and consumer pro- House 65-34. Vetoed by governor. tections. These clarifications are for employers who want to offer DPC agreements combined with health 6. Virginia Growth and Opportunity Board insurance as a choice for patients to access afford- and Fund (HB 834 & SB 449) – Establishes the able primary care. A “Yes” vote supports the NFIB Virginia Growth and Opportunity Board to administer position.
    [Show full text]
  • Virginia General Assembly 2020 Voting Record
    D ENS EF IZ EN IT S C E L A I E A N I G G U R E I V V CDL.ORG Virginia General Assembly 2020 Voting Record Senate, Sorted By Name ............................................................... 2 House, Sorted By Name ................................................................ 4 Senate, Sorted By Pro-Gun Score ................................................. 7 House, Sorted By Pro-Gun Score ................................................. 9 How Voting Scores Are Calculated ............................................ 12 How to Read the Vote Breakdown For Legislators .................... 14 Vote Breakdown ......................................................................... 15 Senate, Sorted By Name (Coloring: Blue - Democrat, Red - Republican) Senator Pro-Gun Score Anti-Gun Score % Pro-gun George L. Barker 0 92 0% John Bell 1 95 1% Jennifer B. Boysco 0 148 0% A. Benton "Ben" Chafin 148 2 99% Amanda Chase 103 0 100% John A. Cosgrove 90 2 98% R. Creigh Deeds 6 143 4% Bill DeSteph Jr. 90 4 96% Siobhan Dunnavant 58 28 67% Adam P. Ebbin 0 95 0% John S. Edwards 2 156 1% Barbara A. Favola 0 97 0% Emmett W. Hanger, Jr. 69 28 71% Ghazala Hashmi 0 92 0% Janet D. Howell 0 96 0% Jennifer Kiggans 81 12 87% Lynwood W. Lewis, Jr. 2 90 2% Mamie E. Locke 0 96 0% L. Louise Lucas 0 156 0% David W. Marsden 0 91 0% T. Montgomery Mason 0 93 0% Jennifer L. McClellan 0 151 0% Ryan T. McDougle 147 4 97% Jeremy McPike 0 91 0% Joseph Morrissey 0 151 0% Stephen D. Newman 92 2 98% Thomas K. Norment, Jr. 126 18 88% Mark D. Obenshain 150 0 100% Mark J. Peake 91 1 99% J.
    [Show full text]
  • 2020 VPAP Annual Report
    Staying Nimble FINDING NEW WAYS TO ELEVATE PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING Top of the News 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Ballot ANNUAL REPORT 2020 Letter from the Board Chair On many levels, 2020 was both historic and humbling. A global pandemic and economic crisis. Social unrest and calls for racial justice. Political extremism and democracy under siege. Any one of these topics would be enough to contend with in a normal year, but at once 2020 brought many issues into plain sight. What we learned last year is that at a time of uncertainty and upheaval, the public’s hunger for reliable news and information grows exponentially. The STAFF challenge for the Virginia Public Access Project was to meet that demand, while adapting to remote work and rethinking nearly every aspect of our operation. David M. Poole Executive Director We enhanced VaNews to add “Top of the News” for those who value a quick summary of headlines. We developed a COVID-19 dashboard to make it easy Ric Arenstein to track coronavirus cases and deaths as reported by the Virginia Department Major Gifts Officer of Health. And we modified our traditional election night coverage to account for early voting and delayed returns. Rachel Dominy Graphic Design and I am proud of the many ways, large and small, the VPAP team seized Communications Manager opportunity and adapted during such a challenging year. You will find a few of those instances outlined in this annual report. Jason Kostyk Data Developer All of this success was made possible by the encouragement and support of our nearly 1,500 donors.
    [Show full text]
  • Fairfaxserving
    Serving Fairfax Areas of Burke Mike McCarty, the City of Page 8 Fairfax Parks and Recre- ation director, discusses possible improvements to Van Dyck Park during a public workshop at the Sherwood Community Center on Sunday, June 23. Mapping Follow on Twitter: @ffxconnection on Twitter: Follow It Out News, Page 11 Classified, Page 13 Classified, ❖ Sports, Page 12 ❖ Virginia Voters Get More Entertainment, Page 10 Choices in 2013 News, Page 3 Fairfax Man Charged With Molesting Child News, Page 2 Photo by Victoria Ross/The Connection www.ConnectionNewspapers.comJuly 18—24, 2013 online at www.connectionnewspapers.comFairfax Connection ❖ July 18-24, 2013 ❖ 1 Now’s a Great Time to Install News Patios • Walkways • Walls Paver Driveways & So Much More Fairfax Man Charged With FREE ESTIMATES! Molesting Child By Bonnie Hobbs swimming instructor at the Oak Noting that more than 2 million The Connection Marr Recreation Center in Fairfax people enjoy the RECenters annu- since 2005. He’s also been em- ally, Baldwin said the safety and Fairfax man who ployed as a swim coach through- security of all RECenter patrons, worked as a local out the Fairfax community. particularly children, is the Park BloomingBlooming TropicalsTropicals 25%25% OffOff A swimming coach and On Tuesday, July 16, county Park Authority’s top priority. “As always, EarlyEarly BloomingBlooming instructor has been Authority COO/Deputy Director we encourage you to report any 25%25% OffOff Early Blooming arrested and charged with molest- Sara Baldwin sent out a conduct that makes you includesincludes ShrubsShrubs && ing a 7-year-old girl. He is Eduardo letter to RECenter pa- or your child uncomfort- MandevillaMandevilla JasmineJasmine GardeniaGardenia PerennialsPerennials Requejo, 23, of Warwick Avenue.
    [Show full text]
  • Henrico Review
    HENRICO REVIEW O F F I C I A L N E W S L E T T E R O F T H E H E N R I C O G O P S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 9 “You can study government and politics in school, but the best IN THIS ISSUE way to really understand the process is to volunteer your time.”~Rob McKenna Recent Events Save the Dates Glen Allen Day 2019 Call Nights, Fundraisers, Events and Meet & Greets Campaign Commentary Preserving Liberty Local & State working hard for the team win in henrico September was a busy month for the Committee. Among other things, the Committee continued its coordination work with the combined Henrico GOP campaigns begun at the All Campaigns meeting in August, held two successful Public Safety & Law Enforcement Forums, assisted our nominees for Sheriff and Commonwealth's Attorney in obtaining additional large signs, started the process of developing a social media advertising campaign for this cycle, designed, obtained and coordinated pre-Election Day sample ballots for canvassing in targeted precincts to leverage voter contacts, revised our budget so that we can fund our candidate support efforts, deployed $15,000 in campaign contributions to candidates, organized and prepared for upcoming events, held a social media and press relations briefing for our Executive Committee, and finalized planning and preparations for our Committee fundraiser. We are gearing up for an even busier October. Inside you will see lots of information on events, fundraisers and ways to get involved.
    [Show full text]
  • Virginia Cable PAC (PAC-12-00595) Reporting Period: 04/01/2012 Through: 06/30/2012 Page: 1 of 13
    Virginia Cable PAC (PAC-12-00595) Reporting Period: 04/01/2012 Through: 06/30/2012 Page: 1 of 13 Donor Information Schedule A: Direct Contributions Over $100 1. Employer or Business (If Corporate/Company Donor: N/A) 2. Type of Business(If Corporate Donor Type of Business) Date Contribution Aggregate Full Name of Contributor 3. Business Location Received This Period To Date Mailing Address of Contributor Cox Communications 1. 1341 Crossways Blvd 2.Cable Operator 04/10/2012 $53,701.40 $54,376.40 Chesapeake, VA 23320 3.Chesapeake, VA Total This Period $53,701.40 Virginia Cable PAC (PAC-12-00595) Reporting Period: 04/01/2012 Through: 06/30/2012 Page: 2 of 13 Donor Information 1. Employer or Business (If Corporate/Company Donor: N/A) Schedule B: In-Kind Contributions Over $100 2. Type of Business(If Corporate Donor Type of Business) 3. Business Location Date Contribution Aggregate Full Name of Contributor 4. Service/Goods Received Received This Period To Date Mailing Address of Contributor 5. Basis used to Determine Value 1. VA Cable Telecommunications Association 2. Trade Association for Cable Telecommunications Ind 1001 East Broad Street 3. Richmond, VA 05/21/2012 $1,500.00 $1,500.00 210 4. Welcome bag items Richmond, VA 23219 5. Fair Market Value Total This Period $1,500.00 Virginia Cable PAC (PAC-12-00595) Reporting Period: 04/01/2012 Through: 06/30/2012 Page: 3 of 13 No Schedule C results to display. Virginia Cable PAC (PAC-12-00595) Reporting Period: 04/01/2012 Through: 06/30/2012 Page: 4 of 13 Name of Schedule D: Expenditures Person
    [Show full text]
  • Why Do You Need That Gun? Your Comments Needed
    A Publication of Virginia Citizens Defense League, Inc. ♦ Summer 2016 ♦ WHY DO YOU NEED THAT GUN? VCDL IN NATIONAL NEWS How many of us have ever been asked “Why do you need that gun?” Perhaps it’s a spouse, or a family member, or a friend — or an anti-gunner. How do you answer? Here’s some food for thought. The item was originally written by an individual who prefers to remain unnamed, partly because the answer is irrelevant, and partly to avoid noting he may have guns in his home. The individual was responding to a friend after announcing he had ordered a gun through his dealer. Your Editor has chosen to respect this request. Your question... why do I NEED this gun, is the same as that asked by anti-gunners, and for the same reason. Implicit in the question is the statement, "I don't need it; why do you?" I'm not saying that you or your question is anti-gun, but am pointing out the similarity based on a self-perceived notion of "need." I don't need that gun, and I wouldn't buy it rather than pay the rent, buy baby formula or have the cancer surgery. You might ask Jay Leno the same question about his cars and, if he doesn't say "f-off", you'll probably get the same answer. Jay Leno likes his cars, can afford them and they provide him entertainment and challenge for that time of his life which he probably believes, he deserves. I like to buy guns.
    [Show full text]
  • THE LEGISLATIVE LINE the Legislative Update from VPAR Number 1 January 29, 2018 the More Things Change, the More They Stay the Same
    VIRGINIA PENINSUA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® THE LEGISLATIVE LINE The Legislative Update from VPAR Number 1 January 29, 2018 The more things change, the more they stay the same. With two full weeks in the books (and 44 days to go), the 2018 General Assembly session sometimes has felt like déjà vu all over again. In the House of Delegates, the new balance between the chastened GOP majority and rejuvenated Democratic caucus is not translating into waves of Democratic bills clearing the subcommittees and heading for the House floor. Because big-ticket issues like the state budget, Medicaid expansion and repealing the 2015 electric utility rate freeze probably will not be decided until late in the session, these early weeks have been dominated by many bills’ early deaths. As many of the freshmen in the House learned the hard way this week, even seemingly benign bills can go down in a flash if lawmakers see a flaw, whether it is a legal technicality, an unintended consequence or a similar law that already exists. And more seasoned lawmakers have not shied away from telling the recent arrivals that, even though they may be new, the Capitol’s perennial policy debates are not. MEANWHILE…the REALTOR® legislative agenda has garnered significant traction in the past few days. Read below for more details. And stay tuned. Look for the LEGISLATIVE LINE each week until adjournment. 1. Team Legislation – Delegate Chris Peace / Senator Glen Sturtevant HB 862 (Del. Chris Peace, R-97th, Mechanicsville) http://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?181+ful+HB862+pdf SB 758 (Sen.
    [Show full text]
  • Virginia Interfaith Center 2021 Legislative Priorities
    Virginia Interfaith Center 2021 Legislative Priorities Criminal Justice Reform Abolish the Death Penalty in Virginia- SIGNED BY THE GOVERNOR! o SB 1165- Senator Scott Surovell/ HB 2263- Delegate Mike Mullin o Becomes law on July 1, 2021 Economic Justice Paid Sick Days – Establish a standard of 5 paid sick days for full-time employees for essential workers- AMENDED VERSION PASSED THAT WILL GET 30,000 HOME CARE WORKERS PAID SICK DAYS! SIGNED BY THE GOVERNOR! o HB 2137- Delegate Elizabeth Guzman o Becomes law on July 1, 2021 Environmental Justice Water is a Human Right– support a proclamation outlining importance of clean, safe, affordable drinking water as a right for all residents of the Commonwealth- RESOLUTION PASSED! o HJ 538- Delegate Lashrecse Aird Equitably Modernize Public Transit- support a study on public transit overhaul- RESOLUTION PASSED! o HJ 542- Delegate Delores McQuinn Environmental Justice Act- support improvements to ground breaking legislation passed in 2020- DID NOT PASS o SB 1318- Senator Ghazala Hashmi/ HB 2074- Delegate Shelly Simonds Farm Worker Justice Access to the Minimum Wage- many farmworkers in Virginia are not subject to federal or state minimum wage laws leading to some to be paid under $5/hour- DID NOT PASS o HB 1786- Delegate Jeion Ward Heat Stress- Create standards for outdoor workers including water breaks and shade access on extremely hot days- NON-LEGISLATIVE SOLUTION AGREED TO o SB 1358- Senator Ghazala Hashmi/ HB 1785- Delegate Jeion Ward Health Equity Prenatal Care for All Mothers – Support a budget amendment to extend Medicaid/FAMIS MOMS prenatal care to undocumented women who meet all other non-immigration eligibility criteria- BUDGET AMENDMENT PASSED, INCLUDED IN THE FINAL BUDGET! o Budget Amendment: HB 1800 Item 312 #1h & 313 #16h - Delegate Elizabeth Guzman o Budget Amendment: SB 1100 Item # TBD- Senator Jennifer McClellan .
    [Show full text]