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Senator L Louise Lucas

@momalou.bsky.social
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Virginia State Senator, District 18 | Fighting for Portsmouth, Chesapeake & Hampton Roads | Advocate for working families, education & justice reform | "Madam President Tempore” linktr.ee/llouiselucas

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Senator L Louise Lucas @momalou.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Think data center noise is exaggerated? Turn up the volume. I went to hear it for myself. That’s a data center behind me during this interview. In the middle of the day. Beside a playground. People aren’t asking for too much. They’re asking for some peace in their own neighborhoods.
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Senator L Louise Lucas @momalou.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Virginia is finally seeing movement on data centers. We still have a long way to go. My statement on the Governor’s announcement today:
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Senator L Louise Lucas @momalou.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Early voting starts TODAY in Virginia, and you know I was #1 in line. 🗳️ Vote like your life depends on it, because this is the most critical election of our time. Make your voice heard. VOTE.
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Senator L Louise Lucas @momalou.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
A data center right next to a children’s playground? Unconscionable. Virginians deserve better. Democrats & Republicans are working together to rein in this industry, protect our communities & make sure data centers pay their fair share. Gov @abigailspanberger.com I’m still waiting on that call.
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Senator L Louise Lucas @momalou.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
25 years later, we remember. May the memory of September 11th continue to call us toward service, compassion, and unity. #NeverForget
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Senator L Louise Lucas @momalou.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
I have learned if someone tries to keep their foot on your neck, stand up and keep going until they have to call you Madam Chair. I was told I’d never serve on Senate Finance. Now, I’m the first Black person to chair it and the first Black woman elected President pro tempore of the Virginia Senate.
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Senator L Louise Lucas @momalou.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
I heard you, Virginia, loud and clear on our Data Center Listening Tour. You asked us to take these conversations beyond Richmond and into the communities living with these decisions. Today, I asked the committee to bring the conversation to you.
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Senator L Louise Lucas @momalou.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
I welcome the DNC vote to give Virginia an early voice. From shipyards and farms to suburbs and cities, Virginia reflects America. Candidates must tell us how they stand up to Trump, restore democracy's guardrails and make data centers pay their fair share. My statement:
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Senator L Louise Lucas @momalou.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
We’ve reached a point where the status quo cannot continue. I’ll keep fighting to end the data center sales and use tax exemption so this industry pays its fair share. Whatever course Virginia takes, the public deserves an open process. The question now isn’t whether Virginia should act. It’s how.
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Senator L Louise Lucas @momalou.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Virginia, we heard from parents, teachers, grandparents, farmers, and small business owners. Different backgrounds, one message: they want to be heard before decisions are made, not after. We’ll keep showing up. We’ll keep listening. Because there’s more power in the people than people in power.
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Senator L Louise Lucas @momalou.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Packed room in Danville tonight. When decisions shape our communities, they shouldn’t be made behind closed doors. Virginians deserve a seat at the table. I’ll keep listening. I’ll keep fighting. Where should we stop next?
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Senator L Louise Lucas @momalou.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
Read the room. And if that's not enough, read the polls. 72% of Virginians oppose the data center tax giveaway, and 81% say the industry should pay its fair share. Check out the full episode of the POLITICO Energy podcast at: bit.ly/4gOHLMd Link in bio. @politico.com
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Senator L Louise Lucas @momalou.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Data centers are growing. Their profits are growing. And the burden on Virginia families is growing right along with them. That’s not a fair deal. That’s freeloading. We made progress this year. But I won’t stop fighting until data centers pay their fair share. #VAFairShare #DataCentersPayUp
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Senator L Louise Lucas @momalou.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
America is celebrating 250 years of resilience and progress. Let’s reflect on how far we’ve come—and the work still ahead! 💙🤍 #250Years #USA #Virginia #ServiceAndLeadership #CommunityFirst #VA #SenatorLucas
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Senator L Louise Lucas @momalou.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
Good morning Bluesky!
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