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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. ...

Bills in the General Assembly that aim to regulate data center siting, diesel generator use, and SCC oversight virginiamercury.com/2026/01/19/t...

Those TV ads from Facebook about how great data centers are is related to this phenomenon.

This is a colorful advocacy flyer calling for support of immigrant students and families in **RPS (Richmond Public Schools)**. **Overall look & tone** * Warm, illustrated style with teal, yellow, and orange backgrounds * Cartoon illustrations of diverse families with children, emphasizing unity and care * Bold, friendly fonts mixed with handwritten-style emphasis words **Main headline (top)** * **“KEEP RPS FAMILIES TOGETHER & FUND OUR SCHOOLS!”** **Key messages** The flyer lists demands and needs in two sections: **For immigrant students & families:** * Clear information on how RPS schools are protecting them * **More mental health services** (explicitly opposing a 30% cut) * Easy access to legal and community support **For teachers & staff:** * Clear guidance on how to support families in crisis * Follow-through on the RPS Immigration Policy * Fully funded school-based teaching and support positions **Call to action** * **“TELL RPS TO CONDEMN ICE & PROTECT OUR IMMIGRANT FAMILIES”** * Instructions to email **[speakers@rvaschools.net](mailto:speakers@rvaschools.net)** to speak at the meeting **Event details (bottom center)** * **RPS School Board Meeting** * **Tuesday, Feb. 3rd** * **6pm @ City Hall** **Additional emphasis** * A “**SHOW UP!**” callout with an arrow pointing to the meeting info * A bold slogan bubble reading **“ICE OUT OF RPS!”** Overall, the image is a clear, community-focused protest/organizing flyer urging people to attend a school board meeting and advocate for immigrant protections and school funding.

Important #RVA school board meeting coming up that we need folks to show up for! We need RPS to condemn I.C.E. and protect our immigrant families! Tuesday, 2/3 at 6pm at City Hall. #RVA

If we block them, we are arguably avoiding not one but two disgusting turns of events

Lot of opportunities coming up in February to oppose the data center epidemic! #NoDataCenters #RVA #Virginia

We did it! The owner of the property that was going to be sold to I.C.E. for their inhumane detention facility has CANCELED the sale! #RVA

Trump’s EPA protects big business, not people or the environment, critics say Verdict for the administration's first year: "shameful."

Trump’s EPA protects big business, not people or the environment, critics say [via @theguardian.com]

No funding for a secret police force! #AbolishICE

Plans for Hanover data centers withdrawn The plan called for building multiple data centers near the Goochland County line.

Plans for Hanover data centers withdrawn #12OnYourSide

The Hanover board unanimously opposes the sale of the warehouse to DHS, but does not have the power to veto it. So, the fight is not over.

Reminder! Protest/rally today at 5:30 at the Hanover County government complex off Route 301 to hammer home the message that we don’t want I.C.E. in our communities! ICE wants to build a detention facility in Hanover near Bass Pro Shops. #ICEOut #AbolishICE #RVA #Virginia

Housing should be free
Free/fully subsidized healthcare & childcare
Libraries and lots of 'em
Public utilities but like really public
Climate-resilient adaptation & construction would be nice

Ditch your Ring cameras (Amazon funnels the data to ICE and DHS), cancel Amazon Prime; research companies before you use their products. An educated public is an armed public.

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Wow! This read-along of the NYT moment-by-moment leading to the murder of Alex Pretti should shake everyone awake. He was a Good Samaritan.

Agents fired at least ten shots in roughly five seconds. DHS and Pam Bondi claim Pretti approached them armed and intent on a “massacre.”

Still waiting for the rest of those #EpsteinFiles…..

cc: @schumer.senate.gov @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social

This week’s community events: #RVA

Please contact your Senator and demand they strip ICE funding out of the budget bill going before them in the coming days! (202) 224-3121 before more people get killed, detained, and deported. #DefundICE #AbolishICE

Cold weather shelters are now full in #RVA and are turning people away. Blessing Warriors is working to get them hotel rooms but they need donations. Please consider helping out if you’re able! blessingwarriorsrva.com

There will be protest today at 1:00pm at the warehouse at 11525 Lakeridge Drive near the Hanover/Henrico line (near Virginia Center Commons) where ICE wants to set up a detention facility. Bring a sign, wear a mask! #RVA

Important clarification regarding @abigailspanberger.com ending VSP cooperation with I.C.E. The new executive order gives the governor the *OPTION* to end that cooperation. We’re hearing that @governorva.bsky.social has not yet terminated VSP’s cooperation, w/ no word on when that might happen

No New Gas for Big Tech Lobby Day Join us at the No New Gas for Big Tech Lobby day to demand change! More details to come.

Folks from Sunrise Richmond will be attending No New Gas for Big Tech Lobby Day on January 29th, 7:30am at 701 E. Franklin Street. Join us! You’ll have the opportunity to talk with legislators and share your thoughts about clean energy in Virginia #RVA actionnetwork.org/events/no-ne...

The planning commission recommended denial of the re-zoning for the Hunting Hawk data center! It now goes before the board of supervisors in late February. The BOS doesn’t usually overrule the planning commission

Fantastic turnout and energy this evening at the Hanover County Planning Commission meeting and the No Data Centers rally! Only 2 people spoke in support of the Hunting Hawk data center project, 30 speakers against it. The room was at capacity so they had to have some people wait in the lobby

Watch the Hanover planning commission meeting here: hanovercova.portal.civicclerk.com/event/1549/m...

The room is packed!

Virginia Tax Revenue Losses to Data Centers Soar to $1.6 Billion for FY25 - Good Jobs First Virginia Tax Revenue Losses to Data Centers Soar to $1.6 Billion for FY25 - Good Jobs First

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Battery storage bills make a return after previous vetoes • Virginia Mercury Lawmakers aim to speed up renewable energy connections and expand dispatchable solar power

Climate-conscious legislators aim to revive greater investments in battery storage by #Virginia utilities virginiamercury.com/2026/01/08/s...

This week’s community calendar is up! #RVA

Still looking for folks willing to speak at the Hanover County Planning Commission meeting next Thursday at 6pm to oppose data centers. DM me if you’d like to give comments! #RVA

Reminder that next Thursday at 5pm, the @richmonddsa.bsky.social Eco Socialism working group will be rallying at the Hanover County Planning Commission to oppose four proposed data centers. Wear red, and bring a sign and a friend! 7516 County Complex Rd, Hanover, VA 23069

Pro-data center propaganda already in high gear on Facebook and Instagram regarding the proposed Hunting Hawk one in Henrico. The billionaire class is scared to lose out on profits before the AI bubble bursts