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Sen. Baldwin's 'For the Fans Act' aims to give fans a free option to watch their state's teams

Baldwin is promoting a bill that would require leagues to offer a free way to watch teams based in a fan’s state.

Sen. Baldwin's 'For the Fans Act' aims to give fans a free option to watch their state's teams
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin is promoting the For the Fans Act, which would require professional sports leagues to offer a free way to watch teams based in a fan’s state and end blackouts on league-owned streaming services. The proposal addresses access and costs for Wisconsin viewers and businesses.

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Tammy Baldwin Promotes For the Fans Act Ahead of Packers Opener

Outlets agree that Sen. Tammy Baldwin promoted the For the Fans Act, which would require professional sports leagues to offer fans a free way to watch teams based in their state. The outlets tell the story alike, centering on viewing access and streaming costs for Wisconsin fans; one account also notes that a Packers game required paid streaming for some viewers.

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