The Virginia Assembly has passed S.B. 517, a bill that aims to revoke the tax-exempt status of the foundations for the family homes of Confederate figures Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson. This action could potentially lead to the closure of these historic sites and associated museums due to financial insolvency. The Robert E. Lee Memorial Foundation has been removed from the legislation, but Stonewall Jackson's home remains targeted. The bill is now awaiting the decision of Governor Glenn Youngkin, whose veto is seen as the last line of defense by those opposing the bill. Virginians are encouraged to voice their opinions by contacting Governor Youngkin at 804-786-2211.
UPDATE: The Robert E. Lee Memorial Foundation has been removed from the legislation — for now. The UDC and Stonewall Jackson's home are still on the chopping block. If you live in Virginia, now is a good time to make your voice heard. You can call @GovernorVA at: 804-786-2211 https://t.co/NmKO7zpAVE https://t.co/JDfAMmbzHB
This is some Taliban shit. Destroying historical sites for political purposes. @GlennYoungkin needs to veto this. https://t.co/zKKcYtOdp3
VIRGINIA SENATE PASSES BILL TO REVOKE TAX EXEMPT STATUS OF STONEWALL JACKSON AND ROBERT E LEE FOUNDATIONS, WHICH WOULD BANKRUPT THEM AND IMPERIL THEIR MUSEUM HOMES *** https://t.co/3BaMWBlAg3
S.B. 517, passed by the entire Virginia Assembly and heading to the desk of @GlennYoungkin, would remove tax exempt status from the family home of staunch Presbyterian and famed tactician, Gen. Thomas Jonathan "Stonewall" Jackson 1/4 Youngkin ph: 804-786-2211
This insanity needs to stop. @GlennYoungkin, veto this bill. https://t.co/9o2GAlU4uH
In Virginia, Democrats are very close to successfully forcing the closure of Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson’s family homes, as well as Confederate veteran museums across the state The bill is headed to the desk of @GlennYoungkin now. His veto pen is the last line of defense https://t.co/agATWLcHsh