Virginia shouldn't subsidize a Washington Commanders stadium

Virginia may soon make a big mistake, giving a massive handout to someone who doesn’t need it.

Virginia lawmakers want to provide a $1 billion incentive for the Washington Commanders to build a new stadium in Virginia. The team currently plays its home games in Landover, Maryland. State lawmakers want to allow the team to forgo $1 billion in future tax payments to Virginia to lower the cost of building the stadium. It’s an unnecessary tax break for billionaires and millionaires — and one the state should reject.