Stop A New “Streaming Tax” Proposal

It’s Opening Day! Are you ready to pay more to watch Red Sox and Yankees baseball? You will through a proposal (H.B. 5446) pushed by Democrats, who want to expand a tax that could not only affect your favorite streaming services such as Netflix and Disney+, but also baseball-focused broadcasters NESN and YES.

The proposal was advanced recently by Democrats on the Energy and Technology Committee, of which I am a member. This tax initiative would penalize residents in Connecticut who have made strides towards streaming services and further increase the cost of living in our state.

My priority will continue to be making Connecticut more affordable, while also supporting a path towards more reliable and sustainable energy sources.