MMA Is in New York's Proposed 2010-11 Budget
Earlier today, New York Governor David Paterson proposed a budget for fiscal 2011 of $136 billion. Buried within those billions is a $2.1 million revenue line for taxes from regulated mixed martial arts events. This is a significant development because, if this item remains within the budget as passed, it will effectively legalize MMA in New York without the proposed legislation having to start back over through the committee process. The budget is likely to be voted on in late March or early April.
Stay tuned for an interview with New York Assemblyman Kenneth P. Zebrowski about this development and his decision to openly support the regulation of MMA in New York.
