“Easy access, limitless choices, and exciting new content all contributed to the extraordinary rise of streaming services. However, that rise to the top hasn’t come without critics,” said Harris, R-Waterford. “With the popularity of cable TV dwindling, local governments are seeing revenue streams dry up. Instead of finding reasonable ways to replace the revenue or cut back, many locals are embracing a backwards strategy of imposing cable-style taxes on streaming services, even though the streaming platforms require no physical infrastructure similar to cable companies. “
