New York governor passes moratorium on Proof-of-Work mining  

The state of New York now has stricter laws on crypto mining thanks to Kathy Hochul, the governor of the state. The measure places a two-year freeze on the issuance of new permits for mining operations that use proof-of-work and are powered by carbon-based fuel.

https://ambcrypto.com/new-york-governor-passes-moratorium-on-proof-of-work-mining/