I studied political science at UCLA and went to graduate school in Sacramento. After a three year stint working for two California legislators, I moved to the Bay Area for a job with a foster youth advocacy organization. I joined NRDC’s San Francisco office in 2002 and now work to pass legislation that reduces global warming pollution, creates green jobs, and that protects children’s health and California’s natural resources. In my free time I try to get outside as much as possible and enjoy hiking, mountain biking, camping and walking on the beach.
Posted May 10, 2012 by Victoria Rome in Health and the Environment, Living Sustainably
A massive scam is unraveling here in California.For decades, the chemical industry pushed the “necessity” of using fire retardants in household furniture –despite irrefutable evidence that the substances were both harmful for human health and largely ineffective in preventing fires. ...continued→
Posted October 19, 2011 by Victoria Rome in Curbing Pollution, Environmental Justice, Health and the Environment, Reviving the World's Oceans, U.S. Law and Policy
Governor Brown worked up until the midnight deadline on October 9th to sign or veto the more than 600 bills sent to him by the State Legislature. Overall, he demonstrated a core commitment to California’s environment and the health of our...continued→
Posted September 15, 2011 by Victoria Rome in Curbing Pollution, Living Sustainably, Solving Global Warming, U.S. Law and Policy
My husband and I are in the market for a new refrigerator. The one we have came with the house we bought in 2002. It works okay, but is showing signs of age. We’ve had to patch up the door shelves...continued→
Posted March 18, 2011 by Victoria Rome in Health and the Environment
Governor Brown and California’s legislative leaders are working around the clock to address the state’s $26.6 billion budget deficit, yet a deal remains elusive. The governor proposes a mix of budget cuts and extensions to taxes that would otherwise expire...continued→
Posted January 26, 2011 by Victoria Rome in Health and the Environment, Living Sustainably
I recently attended the groundbreaking for an exciting new project in downtown Sacramento. La Valentina is being built on a formerly polluted site that sat vacant for two decades. That’s a long time to wait to turn valuable property into something...continued→
Posted October 21, 2010 by Victoria Rome in Curbing Pollution, U.S. Law and Policy
It seems like everyone and their sister is opposed to Proposition 26. The American Lung Association in California, American Cancer Society, Sierra Club, NRDC, police officers, firefighters, teachers, and the League of Women Voters all urge their members to vote...continued→
Posted October 4, 2010 by Victoria Rome in U.S. Law and Policy
When Californians mark our ballots for the November election we will decide on nine ballot initiatives, four of which impact California’s public health, natural resources and proud tradition of environmental leadership. NRDC’s positions on these measures are outlined below. ...continued→
Posted January 4, 2010 by Victoria Rome in Living Sustainably, U.S. Law and Policy
Working for an environmental organization I am accustomed to seeking out “green” products when shopping. This year I found several in unsuspecting places as I did my holiday shopping. Did you know you can buy a tricycle made of mostly...continued→
Posted September 29, 2009 by Victoria Rome in Curbing Pollution, U.S. Law and Policy
When pushing up against a deadline, do you feel more productive? There's something about human nature that causes us to submit a work product at 11:59 to meet a midnight deadline. The California legislature is no different. After going through...continued→
Posted July 31, 2009 by Victoria Rome in U.S. Law and Policy
During a recent family vacation in Colorado, I relished the absence of daily news about California's budget woes. It was a welcome reprieve to spend a week recreating, visiting with family and friends, and forgetting the budget deficit and California...continued→
Posted January 16, 2009 by Victoria Rome in Health and the Environment
Governor Schwarzenegger delivered his "State of the State" address yesterday and his speech was focused, appropriately so, on California's budget crisis. He offered few details about where he and the legislative leaders are with their negotiations, but we know from...continued→
Posted December 23, 2008 by Victoria Rome in Health and the Environment
UPDATE: Yesterday Governor Schwarzenegger held a press conference along a stretch of freeway that he claims is affected by the budget crisis and lack of resolution between the Governor and Legislature. He failed to mention, however, that he just vetoed a...continued→
Posted December 19, 2008 by Victoria Rome in Curbing Pollution
My son Evan likes to watch Batman movies. We particularly enjoyed seeing Arnold Schwarzenegger in the role of Mr. Freeze in Batman and Robin. These days, though, I liken Schwarzenegger more to Two-Face from Batman Forever. One face is the...continued→
Posted November 19, 2008 by Victoria Rome in U.S. Law and Policy
California's budget deficit is bad and getting worse as revenues decline along with the sagging economy. The urgency of the situation requires consideration of both spending cuts and new revenues. But it's hard to understand how Governor Schwarzenegger and the Legislature...continued→
Posted October 16, 2008 by Victoria Rome in U.S. Law and Policy
California voters face a dizzying array of 12 state initiatives this November in addition to regional and local measures that may be on the ballot. The state initiatives cover a wide-range of issues from energy policy to animal confinement to...continued→
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