<U+201C>Outdoor recreation provides an important boost to local economies,<U+201D> said Senator Emmett Hanger, co-chair of the Outdoor Recreation Caucus in the General Assembly. <U+201C>When a community has a multi-use trail, or a state park or forest, it is not only a draw for visitors, it improves https://t.co/FIWh1TrpV4
Emmett Hanger
@Emmett_Hanger · VA · S
Posts705
Engagement2,407
Voting-record position0.168
CoverageJan 7, 2020 to May 30, 2023
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Percentage-point difference between this legislator’s topic share and the party median. Bars left are under-indexed; bars right are over-indexed.
Most distinctive Health 17.6 pp above the party median
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Voice fingerprint. 14 topics shown on a symmetric scale from −17.6 pp to +17.6 pp. Most distinctive topic: Health, 17.6 pp above the party median.
Under-indexed Party median Over-indexed
- Health Over-indexed +17.6 pp
- Uncategorized Under-indexed −16.4 pp
- Public Lands Over-indexed +7.1 pp
- Agriculture Over-indexed +4.5 pp
- Education Under-indexed −4.0 pp
- Housing Over-indexed +3.8 pp
- Social Welfare Over-indexed +3.4 pp
- Civil Rights Under-indexed −3.1 pp
- Transportation Over-indexed +2.3 pp
- Law and Crime Under-indexed −2.1 pp
- Government Operations Over-indexed +2.0 pp
- Macroeconomics Over-indexed +1.5 pp
- Defense Under-indexed −1.4 pp
- Environment Over-indexed +1.2 pp
Bars share a symmetric scale of ±17.6 pp. Showing 14 of 22 topics under the selected ordering.
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| Topic | Legislator share | Party median | Difference | Direction | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health | 21.8% | 4.2% | +17.6 pp | Over-indexed | 154 |
| Uncategorized | 23.3% | 39.6% | −16.4 pp | Under-indexed | 164 |
| Public Lands | 7.9% | 0.9% | +7.1 pp | Over-indexed | 56 |
| Agriculture | 5.4% | 0.9% | +4.5 pp | Over-indexed | 38 |
| Education | 0.1% | 4.2% | −4.0 pp | Under-indexed | 1 |
| Housing | 5.2% | 1.4% | +3.8 pp | Over-indexed | 37 |
| Social Welfare | 5.7% | 2.3% | +3.4 pp | Over-indexed | 40 |
| Civil Rights | 1.0% | 4.1% | −3.1 pp | Under-indexed | 7 |
| Transportation | 3.4% | 1.1% | +2.3 pp | Over-indexed | 24 |
| Law and Crime | 1.8% | 4.0% | −2.1 pp | Under-indexed | 13 |
| Government Operations | 14.6% | 12.6% | +2.0 pp | Over-indexed | 103 |
| Macroeconomics | 5.0% | 3.5% | +1.5 pp | Over-indexed | 35 |
| Defense | 0.3% | 1.7% | −1.4 pp | Under-indexed | 2 |
| Environment | 1.8% | 0.7% | +1.2 pp | Over-indexed | 13 |
| International Affairs | 0.0% | 0.8% | −0.8 pp | Under-indexed | 0 |
| Energy | 0.0% | 0.8% | −0.8 pp | Under-indexed | 0 |
| Immigration | 0.0% | 0.5% | −0.5 pp | Under-indexed | 0 |
| Labor | 0.7% | 1.2% | −0.5 pp | Under-indexed | 5 |
| Technology | 0.0% | 0.3% | −0.3 pp | Under-indexed | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.0% | 0.2% | −0.2 pp | Under-indexed | 0 |
| Culture | 1.3% | 1.4% | −0.2 pp | Under-indexed | 9 |
| Banking, Finance, and Domestic Commerce | 0.6% | 0.6% | −0.0 pp | Under-indexed | 4 |
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Today we salute Pete for all his good deeds and public service. In honor of former Delegate A.R. “Pete” Giesen Virginia flags will fly at half staff. https://t.co/tX9Ha25Zsp
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On this Good Friday, we are lifting up in prayer the A.R. “Pete” Giesen family. Pete passed away today after a courageous fight against cancer and a lifetime of public service. He was a wonderful friend and mentor to so many. Memorial arrangements forthcoming.
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Sad at loss of true VA consensus builder. Former Lt Gov John Hager left a true legacy many only strive to achieve. He & Maggie have been true friends but more importantly his commitment of public service & leadership has contributed in a positive way to our quality of life.
Emmett is recognized as 2022 Brain Injury Assoc of VA LEGISLATOR OF THE YEAR for initiating a Brain Injury Waiver to assist those & their families affected by brain injuries & neuro-cognitive disorders. Workgroup is tasked w/ improving services to those needing them while also https://t.co/WQmhAlUU0h
Grateful for the friendship & service of Delegate Ronnie Campbell who passed yesterday. May Ellen & his extended family find comfort and peace in the days ahead. Ronnie had a strong faith & served with VA State Police & VA House of Delegates leaving a wealth of good deeds behind.
1/3 Violence and loss hits everywhere, but today it hit close to home and shocked our small, private campus of Bridgewater College. We lift up in prayer the families of the fallen officers responding to the incident and we are grateful for all the law enforcement and emergency https://t.co/AolUECQQRQ
#TeamHanger here! A quick reminder that if you email our office please include your NAME & HOME ADDRESS at the top of your email. We are already receiving a large volume of emails & want to be sure as we sort that we can review constituents emails in a timely manner! https://t.co/Y0yIpzY8T5