Virginia Ends Tax Breaks For Confederate Groups
Governor Abigail Spanberger has signed a bill into law that removes tax exemptions for organizations with ties to the Confederacy. This legislation, HB167, specifically targets groups such as the United Daughters of the Confederacy and the Sons of Confederate Veterans, ending their state property tax exemptions. This action marks a significant step for Virginia in reshaping its historical narrative and reputation, despite facing opposition and potential legal challenges from the affected organizations. This move follows other recent legislative efforts to distance the state from symbols and institutions of the Confederacy.
John Q. Hosedrinker