Becky Bromley-Trujillo

Nothing to worry about, just crazy people handling an erratic authoritarian president a blueprint for an unconstitutional power grab to try to take over the American election system

This @vpm.org headline/subhead = A+

“Data center tax break takes center stage in Virginia budget plans / The Senate proposal funds a tax rebate by ending a $1.6B sales tax exemption.”

My budget amendment if enacted by the General Assembly and signed by the Governor would put money in your pocket.

Beautiful wanderings yesterday at York River State Park with my family

What happens in state government is hugely consequential- please call your Virginia representatives and tell them they are not going far enough to address data center growth. Meanwhile we can do our best to fight off each data center one by one at the local level. 3/3

They are simply unwilling to do basically anything to address the environmental impacts associated with water usage, air pollution, land usage, and greenhouse gas emissions that will certainly continue as we strain our energy grid 2/

A direction on data centers emerges in General Assembly A compromise on data centers is coming: an effort to rein in any impact on Virginians’ power bills without stopping or slowing data center development.

Our VA legislators appear only willing to address data center affordability issues as it relates to energy prices. While I too care about energy prices, I also care about our environment and it appears the GA only sees dollar signs when it comes to data center growth. 1/
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Tell Legislators: Pass Collective Bargaining for State Employees The Collective Bargaining Bill, HB1263, is set to be heard and voted on in the House Appropriations Committee. This bill would restore the right to collective bargaining for state employees in Virgini...

Virginia state legislators are currently considering collective bargaining for state employees. This is super important to ensure a strong tradition of research, education and more in Virginia.

If you have a minute, write in favor of this legislation here: actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...

I had such an amazing time with our Wason Scholars, some members of CNU SGA, and many CNU alumni at Captains in the Capitol Thursday! The students got to meet with lawmakers and watch the legislative session through committees and from the chamber galleries.

Pretty flower, pretty view from my office at CNU

Happening right in front of us.

Putting solar panels on land used for biofuels would produce enough electricity for all cars and trucks to go electric The world dedicates a Poland-sized area of land to liquid biofuels. Is there a more efficient way to generate energy?

Biofuels are absurdly inefficient compared to electric vehicles.

A great piece in @ourworldindata.org

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Beautiful words about an absolute tragedy caused by our horrific leadership

New Interview: www.newyorker.com/news/q-and-a...

We’re sleepwalking into a disaster

Now this is pure Michigan! I am visiting family for the holidays and while cold, it sure is beautiful. We also saw some very cool murals in Lansing.

Watching my Roadrunners play in a bowl game that started off pretty rough, but is looking better now #UTSAFootball

Thanks Dave!!

Thank you so much! I owe you such a huge debt of gratitude for your mentorship and friendship over the years!!

I am so honored to receive the 2026 SCHEV Outstanding Faculty Award! The support I receive from my family, friends, students, colleagues & community has lifted me up in a way I never thought possible. CNU is such a special place & this award honors that as well. www.schev.edu/Home/Compone...

A sleeping golden retriever

My sweet pup resting her head on my lap. Love her 💕

Climate denialism, empowered by nihilists and know-nothings, undermining science & destroying the evidence that they previously just rejected. Meanwhile, out here in WA, roads are sliding into rivers (an unprecedented weather event) b/c it’s too damn warm to be raining this hard for this long.

Legislators cue up last year’s vetoed energy bills for a new session, but leave us wanting more • Virginia Mercury The bills are back in town, but if legislators aren’t more aggressive this year, next year they will find themselves further behind than ever, writes columnist Ivy Main

Let's hope that the new Democratic trifecta in Virginia actually uses their power to make meaningful changes on energy policy that prioritizes affordability, energy efficiency, curbing data center growth, & making renewable energy deployment easier and faster virginiamercury.com/2025/12/15/l...

In the midst of all the tragedies the world is enduring we still have the drunk raccoon keeping us semi-sane!

Wow, this is even worse than I expected!

Live Updates: 2 Killed and Eight Others Shot at Brown University

Thinking about everyone at Brown University and hoping for their safety. Enduring this kind of violence year after year in the US is a devastating and preventable series of tragedies. www.nytimes.com/live/2025/12...

BREAKING:

The AP calls the Miami mayor's race for Democrat Eileen Higgins.

Higgins defeated a Trump-endorsed Republican — becoming the first Democrat in nearly three decades to win the office.

Snow ❄️ has come to our coastal Virginia corner and it is delightful

Dueling pipeline extension projects draw concerns from Va. congressional reps • Virginia Mercury Lawmakers raise concerns about environmental impacts of two pipeline extension projects.

Thank you to Rep. @mcclellan.house.gov and Rep. @bobbyscott.house.gov for standing up for the environment as FERC decides no new environmental impact statements are needed for a significant expansion of pipelines through the state. virginiamercury.com/briefs/dueli...

Appointment of controversial FDA official rocking agency like "an atom bomb," scientists there say The Trump administration's elevation of Dr. Tracy Beth Høeg to lead a high-profile office within the Food and Drug Administration is raising alarm among multiple senior FDA officials.

Even ignoring Dr. Høeg's antivaccine views and obvious bias, she has no qualifications for the job. She does not know regulations, she does not know drug approvals, and she has no expertise in any relevant scientific area.
No wonder people are resigning.
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