Vilonia Planning Commission Rejects Crypto Mining Proposal Amid Resident Concerns

The Vilonia Planning Commission has rejected a proposal for crypto mining rigs in the town. Key points include:

Residents expressed concerns about noise, energy demands, and environmental impacts.
Interstate Holdings Blockchain, led by Steve Landers Jr., asserted that their proposal addressed community concerns.
Previous proposals in Vilonia have also been rejected due to similar resident opposition.
A recent bill was introduced in Arkansas to restrict crypto mining near military bases to mitigate security risks.