Lobbying Newcomers
The Virginia legislature continues to see growth in interests that have hired lobbyists to represent them in Richmond. VPAP lists the 169 companies and groups that registered lobbyists for this legislative session that did not have representation last year.
Number of New Lobbying Clients
New Lobbying Clients - May 2019 to January 2020
Business
Energy
Interest Groups
Healthcare
Labor/Social Justice
Gambling
Other
Drug Legalization
| American Kratom Association |
| Cannabis Business Association of Virginia |
| Curio Wellness |
| Jushi Inc |
| MedMen Enterprises |
| US Agro Logistics Inc |
| Virginia Cannabis Industry Association |
Guns
| American Suppressor Assn |
| Firearms Policy Coalition |
| National Assn for Gun Rights |
| Red White and Blue LLC |
| Showmasters Gun Shows |
Source: Lobbyist registrations from the Virginia Conflict of Interest and Ethics Advisory Council.
Note: Data above shows the number of clients that registered lobbyists between May 1 and January 31 and that did not have registered lobbyists in the previous year. Companies and orginizations were assigned to topic areas by VPAP.
Feb. 14, 2020