Virginia Democrats seek dozens of new tax hikes, including on dog walking and dry cleaning

Virginia Democrats proposed new taxes on dog walking, gym memberships, and deliveries despite campaigning on affordability promises under Gov. Spanberger.

A bag with the logo of the food ordering platform "Uber Eats" hangs on an apartment door.  (Sebastian Kahnert/picture alliance via Getty Images)

Fox News Digital has reached out to House Speaker Don Scott and State Senator Majority Leader Scott Surovell about the potential tax increases, asking how they would make Virginia more affordable, as well as what the additional tax revenue would be spent on. 

Newly sworn-in Gov. Abigail Spanberger ran on a platform of making Virginia more affordable. 

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The Virginia State Capitol is seen in Richmond. (Win McNamee/Getty Images)

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Fox News Digital has reached out to Spanberger, the Virginia Republican Party, as well as Scott and Surovell.

Louis Casiano is a reporter for Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to louis.casiano@fox.com.

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