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.
Herndon Town Council Approves Agreement on Downtown
Construction anticipated to begin in 2019 and estimated to be completed in 2021.
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.
