Virginia’s governor has shut down proposed changes to tax exemptions for certain organizations, halting legislative efforts that aimed to revise current rules. Governor Glenn Youngkin has vetoed House Bill 16-99, which aimed to end tax exemptions for organizations linked to the Confederacy, citing concerns about setting a precedent of targeting specific groups. The bill sought to remove property tax exemptions for several Confederate-related organizations in Virginia. Youngkin acknowledged flaws in the property tax exemption system but criticized the bill’s narrow focus, suggesting a more comprehensive approach to reform.