The New York Times reported earlier this week that Bronx Assemblyman Carl Heastie will replace Sheldon Silver as the elected speaker of the New York Assembly. Heastie was a co-sponsor of the bill to legalize professional MMA in the state which bodes well for a vote on the measure this legislative session.
Heastie was elected Tuesday although a planned vote was to be held on February 10th. The Times described the alternative process in which Heastie was chosen as “backroom” and “selective and sleazy.”
Heastie keeps most of Silver’s leadership team in place but for MMA fans his ascension could be seen as a good thing. It was thought that Silver prevented a vote on any measure which would have legalized professional MMA in the state. Zuffa has contributed to Heastie’s campaign in the past.
Gothamist has a little more on him if you are interested. The former accountant will be the first African American to serve as state Assembly speaker.
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Another positive sign that the legalization of professional MMA in the state could get to a vote once it passes the state senate. We shall see what Zuffa does in terms of rallying support once again this legislative session.
Sounds promising.
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Tops, your is you are. So, you are in desperate need of an elementary school education.