Following the Money from High-Interest Lenders to Virginia Lawmakers
Campaign cash helps undermine efforts to create consumer protections.
Recent years have seen increased scrutiny of high-interest lenders, businesses that offer a variety of loans at interest rates that often exceed 300 percent. Now campaign finance disclosures show the industry is spreading its influence across the political spectrum with about $800,000 in political contributions this election cycle according to data from the Virginia Public Access Project.
On the Ballot
A look at statewide candidates and where they get their money.
Voters across Virginia will be headed to the polls Tuesday Nov. 7. Here’s a look at what’s on the ballot.
Melodic Harmonies of Nature Tune Out Urban Noise in Vienna
Local choir performs “Surround Sound” one night only.
Halloween Parade Held in Vienna
Politicians, marching bands, police and fire departments, and ghouls and goblins march down Maple Avenue.
Commentary: Poll Favors Housing
Voters strongly believe that people who work in their community should be able to find a home there.
Who Will Help Dreamers and Refugees?
Individuals, religious groups and other organizations share same goal.