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#ICYMI🚨 NEW POLL: 92% of Virginians say state lawmakers aren’t doing enough to rein in the data center boom, and they’re feeling the impact in their skyrocketing electricity bills.
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#VALeg #DataCenters #EnergyJustice #AffordableEnergy #AI
January 19, 2026 at 5:43 PM
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Lawmakers are mulling different ways to regulate the data center industry. Va. already has over 500 data centers with more in the pipeline. There are even more bills than what’s listed in the article but these are some of the big ones. #valeg #vagov

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These bills aim to regulate Virginia data center siting, generator use and SCC oversight • Virginia Mercury
As Virginia grapples with an energy crisis fueled by the proliferation of data centers and growing local concern about permitting for the facilities, lawmakers are mulling how to manage the industry. ...
virginiamercury.com
January 19, 2026 at 12:51 PM
appvoices.org
Clean energy means lower electric bills & a healthier future!

If you're in the #Richmond, #VA area on Wednesday,1/21, make sure you head to the Rally for Affordable Clean Energy, starting at 10 a.m. at the state Capitol! #VALeg

RSVP:👇
Affordable Clean Energy Rally
This event will mark a bold beginning to a new political chapter—one that demands urgent action to deliver an affordable clean energy future, putting Virginians above Big Tech and the corporate utilities that are raising energy costs and polluting our air. We envision a vibrant gathering filled with elected officials, climate champions, community leaders, youth activists, and grassroots advocates, all standing together to show that the Virginia climate movement is organized, energized, and re...
actionnetwork.org
January 18, 2026 at 11:21 PM
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Affordable clean energy lowers bills & expands opportunities for Virginians. This session, #VA lawmakers are backing renewables + storage 🔋, improving efficiency + weatherization 🏠 & easier grid access for solar ☀️ projects. #VALeg

https://loom.ly/gaEDwHg
Clean energy will take center stage in Virginia’s legislature this…
The state’s 60-day legislative session starts this week. Lawmakers will consider bills that tap clean energy to alleviate data center and affordability…
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January 18, 2026 at 1:46 PM
pwcdanica.bsky.social
Her Excellency
The 75th Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia (and 2017 Emerge Virginia Signature Program alumna)
The Honorable Abigail D. Spanberger
@abigailspanberger.com #valeg #vagov
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger raises her right hand to be sworn in to office.
January 17, 2026 at 6:48 PM
mschmidtrva.bsky.social
NEW: Virginia Senate Democrats advance a controversial amendment allowing mid-decade congressional redistricting. 

New maps would be drawn in a special session and shown to voters ahead of a possible April referendum. #valeg

virginiamercury.com/2026/01/16/v...
Virginia Senate Democrats advance mid-decade redistricting amendment • Virginia Mercury
Virginia Senate Democrats on Friday approved a controversial constitutional amendment that would allow the General Assembly to redraw the state’s congressional districts mid-decade, advancing a long-s...
virginiamercury.com
January 16, 2026 at 6:44 PM
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The 2026 #VA General Assembly is underway. Our priorities: defend the VCEA, common-sense safeguards for data center growth, expand energy storage, strengthen pipeline safety, lower ⚡ bills & clean up coal mines. Stay tuned for ways to take action. #VAlEG
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Appalachian Voices’ priorities for the 2026 Virginia General Assembly
Appalachian Voices looks forward to working with Gov.-elect Spanberger and all elected members of the legislature as we advocate for clean energy, strong communities and a healthy environment.
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January 16, 2026 at 1:57 PM
pwcdanica.bsky.social
Wrapping up my 14-hour work day here at my office in Capital Square in Richmond, #Virginia.

Got four bills through either committee or subcommittee with only 1 dissenting vote total (not bad).

Worked through the Transportation Committee’s docket.

Attempted, made or received 30 phone calls. #valeg
Bleary-eyed cat with caption, “awake but at what cost.”
January 16, 2026 at 2:57 AM
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As the 2026 #VaLeg session begins, Senate Ed & Health: Public Ed subcommittee started strong, unanimously supporting Sen. Locke's #ChildCare bills to improve stability, affordability, & access (incl. ending the benefits cliff via SB20 & clarifying cost calculations via SB134)
A Black woman speaks into a microphone at a Senate Education & Health Public Education subcommittee hearing, with people seated in rows behind
January 15, 2026 at 9:37 PM
pwcdanica.bsky.social
For the first time in my 3 years fighting for universal free school meals in the Senate (and 9 years in the General Assembly), we got a unanimous vote of recommendation in the Public Ed sub of the Senate Ed & Health Cmte for universal free school breakfast for #Virginia students. 5-0! #valeg #vagov
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@pwcdanica.bsky.social presenting her SB4 says we need to catch up with the progressive bastion of Arkansas. Points out that EVERY student in Lynchburg (represented by Sen Peake, who voted against this bill last year) receives a free breakfast bc they have a local program using fed funds.
January 15, 2026 at 9:18 PM
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Oath of office moment for the 2026 House of Delegates on opening day of #valeg.
We are in the General Assembly to celebrate the new Delegates🎊🎉 with the Virginia Grassroots and @networknova.bsky.social @fridaypowerlunch.bsky.social
January 14, 2026 at 7:17 PM
mschmidtrva.bsky.social
Happening now:

Speaker Don Scott takes his oath of office for the second time, leading a House of Delegates with a 64-seat majority. #valeg
January 14, 2026 at 5:19 PM
mschmidtrva.bsky.social
Good morning from the state Capitol in Richmond!

On day 1 of the 2026 session, Democrats are celebrating their new 64-seat House majority, which Speaker Don Scott calls “a new era for the commonwealth.”

Later today, @GovernorVA will address the legislature for the last time. #vagov #valeg
January 14, 2026 at 3:09 PM
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📣 On Wed., Jan. 21 at 10 a.m., people are rallying in Richmond for affordable clean energy NOW. Decisions made this legislative session will impact our bills, health & climate for decades. Join us and partners at the state Capitol! #VALeg
Register: https://loom.ly/H4T7KWw
January 14, 2026 at 1:50 PM
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Virginia’s state Senate president pro tem signals Democrats may unveil their new congressional map before voters weigh in on amending VA’s constitution this spring to allow legislation to redistrict.

Lucas has repeatedly pushed for a 10-1 map instead of just 9-2. Dems currently have a 6-5 majority
Screenshot of a social media post by Brad Kutner, Richmond bureau chief for WVTF & RADIO IQ. The text says: “NEW: @SenLouiseLucas on whether #valeg voters will see #redistricting maps before they vote on con amendment: “I think they will, the main thing is it’ll go to a referendum. But I think (voters) are going to love the maps and they’re going to love the 10-1””
January 13, 2026 at 4:26 PM
shannonheckt.bsky.social
It’s been 25 years since the Roadless Rule was enacted to protect national forest land from being developed. With the Trump admin looking to repeal it, members of the Virginia delegation are trying to stop it. #valeg #vagov

virginiamercury.com/2026/01/13/f...
Federal lawmakers try to protect Va. forests as Trump administration moves to repeal Roadless Rule • Virginia Mercury
As the Trump Administration works to repeal the Roadless Rule that protects forest land, lawmakers are pushing back.
virginiamercury.com
January 13, 2026 at 12:08 PM
shannonheckt.bsky.social
It’s been 25 years since the Roadless Rule was enacted to protect national forest land from being developed. With the Trump admin looking to repeal it, members of the Virginia delegation are trying to stop it. #valeg #vagov

virginiamercury.com/2026/01/13/f...
Federal lawmakers try to protect Va. forests as Trump administration moves to repeal Roadless Rule • Virginia Mercury
As the Trump Administration works to repeal the Roadless Rule that protects forest land, lawmakers are pushing back.
virginiamercury.com
January 13, 2026 at 12:08 PM
appvoices.org
#Virginia lawmakers are renewing the push for more energy storage — a move that will make electricity more affordable & reliable for the state. Energy storage helps #VA get the most out of ☀️ & wind energy, ⬇️ costs & improves grid reliability. #VALeg
https://loom.ly/Yt0aU18
Va. lawmakers renew push for more energy storage
Del. Rip Sullivan, D-Fairfax County, and Sen. Lamont Bagby, D-Richmond, said adding energy storage to the grid will make electric service cheaper and more reliable.
cardinalnews.org
January 8, 2026 at 11:31 PM
theresaorourke.bsky.social
So much is unfolding right now, and it’s a lot to hold. Even so, I’m proud of the steady, focused work our ALX Moms team continues to do. We gathered to strategize our 2026 advocacy—pressing our state legislators to pass evidence-based #gunviolenceprevention laws that save lives.
#VALeg #MomsDemand
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January 8, 2026 at 9:07 PM
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Gas prices and data center strain have sent electric bills soaring, but there’s a way to lower prices. Solar is affordable and clean, yet more than 55 localities across VA have banned or restricted solar farms.

Support solar siting reform act.ccanactionfund.org/page/92578/p...

#VApolitics #VALeg
Solar in Virginia!
Sign to tell Virginia legislators to bring more solar to Virginia!
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January 8, 2026 at 8:24 PM
shannonheckt.bsky.social
Energy storage legislation is making a return to push the major utilities to ramp up their investments in the renewable energy technology. #valeg #vagov

virginiamercury.com/2026/01/08/s...
Solar battery storage bills make a return after previous vetoes • Virginia Mercury
Lawmakers aim to speed up renewable energy connections and expand dispatchable solar power
virginiamercury.com
January 8, 2026 at 1:33 PM
pwcdanica.bsky.social
Congratulations to the newest senator-elect and delegate-elect of the Virginia General Assembly!

Crucially, our Democratic majority will remain 21-19 in the Senate except that the incoming Lieutenant Governor — who breaks ties and keeps the train moving — will also be a Democrat. #valeg #vagov
January 7, 2026 at 2:45 AM
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TODAY: We’re hosting a webinar on Tuesday, 1/16, at 6 p.m. to help you get ready for the 2026 Virginia General Assembly by breaking down what’s at stake and how you can stay informed and engaged this session. #VALeg
https://loom.ly/ekw6fCQ
Jan. 6: Virginia General Assembly preview webinar
The 2026 Virginia General Assembly session is right around the corner — and major decisions are on the horizon. To help you get ready, we’re hosting a webinar on Tuesday, Jan. 6, at 6 p.m. to break down what’s at stake and how you can stay informed and engaged this session. During this webinar, we’ll…
appvoices.org
January 6, 2026 at 2:23 PM
shannonheckt.bsky.social
A year after the Richmond water crisis, city officials are touting the repairs and culture change at the water treatment plant, but the need for state funding for future upgrades remains present. #valeg #vagov

virginiamercury.com/briefs/one-y...
A year after Richmond water crisis, leaders tout improvements, hold out hope for state funding • Virginia Mercury
Richmond officials detail how water treatment facility has improved since water crisis.
virginiamercury.com
January 6, 2026 at 12:23 PM
mschmidtrva.bsky.social
Virginia lawmakers are reviving a bid to rein in FOIA fees in the 2026 General Assembly session, after similar legislation stalled last year.

@pwcdanica says her proposal
would make public records more affordable and accessible. #VAleg

virginiamercury.com/2026/01/05/p...
Push to rein in Virginia FOIA costs heads back to General Assembly • Virginia Mercury
When state Sen. Danica Roem, D-Manassas, talks about Virginia’s Freedom of Information Act, she often does so from experience — both as a former journalist and as a lawmaker who says she has repeatedl...
virginiamercury.com
January 5, 2026 at 3:02 PM