call to repeal “right to mine” legislation

Arkansas legislators are calling for a repeal of the recently enacted, HB 1799 (2023 | AR), the “Right to Mine” bill supporting the crypto mining industry. Why the repeal? some say the bill passed too quickly under auspicious circumstances.  Others say, “Number one is the energy usage from these crypto mining facilities—they’re tremendous amounts. Right now, we’re already getting warnings that there may be possible brownouts or blackouts,” says State Senator Bryan King (R) of District 28.

ABC 7 | Arkansas senator seeking repeal of controversial new crypto mining law