Spanberger Signals Openness to Taxes on Gyms and Streaming Services

Overview

• Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger said in a local TV interview that she would consider “reasonable” ideas to raise revenue, including taxes on gym memberships and streaming services.
• She added that any decision to sign such a measure would depend on the exact bill language and how the proposal is structured.
• Her office said earlier Democratic proposals to extend the state sales tax to services like dry cleaning, counseling, repair work, storage facilities, and digital subscriptions did not advance to a vote.
• President Donald Trump attacked her on Truth Social for “adding so many taxes,” a claim she called “ludicrous” because no such taxes have been enacted.
• The discussion stems from a shift in consumer spending from taxed goods like DVDs to services and digital access, which could raise monthly costs for residents if lawmakers pass a future bill.