Virginia Gov. Youngkin Opposes Budget with Tax Hike, Seeks Compromise

Gov. Glenn Youngkin calls for revisions to the Democratic-led budget, emphasizing the need for no tax increases and the removal of a new digital goods tax.

• Gov. Glenn Youngkin has requested lawmakers to revise the recently passed budget, aiming to eliminate a $2.6 billion tax hike over two years.
• The proposed budget includes a new sales tax on digital goods and a directive for Virginia to rejoin the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, both of which Youngkin opposes.
• Youngkin is also pushing for a $2 billion development district with a new arena to attract the NBA’s Washington Wizards and the NHL’s Washington Capitals to Alexandria.
• Despite bipartisan support for the budget, Youngkin has vetoed 20 bills and is seeking to submit compromise amendments in April.
• Democratic leaders are open to discussions, but Sen. L. Louise Lucas, a critic of the arena proposal, has expressed opposition.

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