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The IBEW’s now outspoken support of Greenidge indicates that opponents may face a broader front in their efforts to pass legislation implementing a moratorium on cryptocurrency mining.
“If the auction proceeded, the opportunity to preserve the land for conservation and public access could have been lost forever.”
“There has to be some level of ‘Wow, this property is something that we would like to open to the public.'”
“I’m certain that we would be open to it if that’s their decision.”
Gillibrand discussed both during a stop in Ithaca on Monday.
Among those in opposition are union groups.
Any bills passed would require Cuomo’s signature.
A separate piece of legislation by Kelles could possibly come up for a final vote as soon as Monday
“Making polluters pay. That’s what we want to do.”
If passed, a moratorium would be the first statewide restriction on cryptocurrency mining in the U.S.
Legislative Democrats’ qualms don’t stop at the social equity funding, there are additional concerns as well with the taxation structure, criminal penalties and oversight of the Governor’s proposed Office of Cannabis Management.
Kelles has been a Tompkins County legislator since 2015.
“I don’t live in a fairy tale world of this is the idea, let’s put it into practice. Well, no I’ve put it into practice and we’ve seen things that do and don’t work.”
Anna Kelles faced six other candidates to become the Democratic nominee.
Absentee ballots will be counted next week
“That’s not a responsible way to handle a problem.”
Kelles is in a seven-way Democratic race in New York’s 125th District.
A Democrat has represented the district for over thirty years.
Kelles is the third candidate to join the race for Democratic nomination.