Spanberger Says Taxes on Streaming and Gyms ‘Should Be Discussed’

Overview

• Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger told a local ABC reporter that ideas to tax services like gym memberships and streaming should be discussed if they seem reasonable.
• She said any choice to sign a tax bill would hinge on the exact language and structure of the proposal.
• Her office said none of the service-tax bills advanced to a floor vote and none were enacted into law.
• Republicans, including President Trump, accused her of adding many taxes in social media posts, which she called a ludicrous claim.
• Some measures were introduced during Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s tenure and would extend sales tax to services such as dry cleaning, home and vehicle repairs, website and data services, and digital subscriptions.