Virginia Democrats sold voters a simple message during the last election cycle: life was getting too expensive, and they were the party that would ease the financial burden on working families. But now that Democrats have regained control of the state government, many Virginians are questioning whether those campaign promises were anything more than empty rhetoric.
Since reclaiming power in Richmond, Democrats have moved aggressively in the opposite direction of “affordability.” Instead of easing costs, lawmakers are pushing policies that could make Virginia one of the most expensive states in the country to live and do business. Tax hikes, expanded fees, and new government spending are stacking up rapidly, all while families are already struggling with inflation and rising prices.
According to recent reports, Virginia’s overall tax burden is on track to surpass every other state in the nation — even California. That’s a stunning development for a state that has long prided itself on being relatively business-friendly and competitive. Rather than slowing down or reassessing, Democratic lawmakers appear to be accelerating their push for additional taxes across multiple sectors.
Now, amid this flood of proposed tax increases, Virginia Democrats are also attempting to give themselves a massive pay raise — one that would nearly double what they currently earn.
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