New Tax Ideas in Virginia

May 4, 2026, 16:22
USPolitics

Introduction

Governor Abigail Spanberger may add new taxes to digital services and subscriptions.

Main Body

Some people want new taxes on gym memberships and digital services. The laws did not pass in March. But the Governor says the economy is changing. She thinks the state needs new ways to get money. Some people are angry with the Governor. They say her new rules are bad for the economy. Donald Trump says she wants too many new taxes. The Governor says this is not true. She did not start new taxes. She only raised the minimum wage to $15 by 2028. She wants to help people pay for houses and doctors.

Conclusion

Governor Spanberger may look for new money, but she says she did not raise taxes yet.

Learning

⚡️ Action Patterns: Now vs. Not Now

In this text, we see how to talk about things that happened (or didn't happen) in the past. This is a huge step for A2 learners.

The Pattern: Adding 'did not' When we want to say 'no' about the past, we use did not + the basic action word.

  • The laws did not pass (They failed).
  • She did not start new taxes (She hasn't done it yet).

The Shift: Positive vs. Negative Look at how the word changes from a positive action to a negative one:

Passed (Happened) →\rightarrow Did not pass (Didn't happen) Started (Happened) →\rightarrow Did not start (Didn't happen)

💡 Pro Tip: Notice that after 'did not', we don't use the '-ed' ending. We go back to the simple word.

  • ❌ Did not passed
  • ✅ Did not pass

Vocabulary Learning

taxes (n.)
fees that the government collects from people or businesses
Example:Many people are worried about the new taxes.
digital (adj.)
something that uses computers or the internet
Example:She uses digital services to pay her bills.
services (n.)
work or help that someone gives to others
Example:The gym offers many services to its members.
subscriptions (n.)
regular payments for a magazine or service
Example:I have a subscription to an online news site.
gym (n.)
a place where people exercise
Example:He goes to the gym every day.
membership (n.)
the state of being a member
Example:The membership cost is $50 a year.
laws (n.)
rules made by the government
Example:New laws were passed last week.
economy (n.)
the way a country makes and uses money
Example:The economy is growing slowly.
minimum (adj.)
the smallest amount allowed
Example:The minimum wage is now $15 an hour.
houses (n.)
buildings where people live
Example:She wants to buy new houses.