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Governor Spanberger Faces Backlash for Far-Left Policies

4/18/2026

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Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger has shifted from moderate to far-left policies, drawing criticism after her election.
Her administration signed HB167, which removes tax exemptions for pro-Confederate groups.
Spanberger supports a review of the Virginia Military Institute's operations to distance the institution from its Confederate past.
Critics say these actions violate First Amendment rights and amount to viewpoint discrimination.

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Story summary

Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger has shifted from moderate to far-left policies, drawing criticism after her election.
Her administration signed HB167, which removes tax exemptions for pro-Confederate groups.
Spanberger supports a review of the Virginia Military Institute's operations to distance the institution from its Confederate past.
Critics say these actions violate First Amendment rights and amount to viewpoint discrimination.