Attorney General Cuccinelli campaigns in favor of limits on government use of eminent domain
The proposal would restrict eminent domain powers by allowing the taking of property only for public use, not for the purpose of private economic development that is deemed to benefit the public. The measure was…
Cuccinelli to speak on eminent domain
The amendment on property rights states that : “No… private property… shall be damaged or taken except for public use… not where the primary use is for private gain, private benefit, private enterprise, increasing jobs……
Central Radio Eminent Domain Case To Be Appealed To VIrginia Supreme Court
“In what could be a landmark property rights case, it looks like the Central Radio eminent domain lawsuit against the Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority will enter a new phase. Attorneys for the 78-year-old company,…
BSU board of trustees authorizes eminent domain
Ball State University’s board of trustees today authorized the university to use eminent domain to acquire Hiatt Printing’s property for a $25 million hotel and dormitory project. 5 September 2012.
Portsmouth appealing bike shop eminent domain case to Supreme Court
“The city is appealing to the New Hampshire Supreme Court regarding a jury verdict ordering it to pay $130,000 to the Papa Wheelies bicycle shop for eminent domain losses related to a water and sewer…
Do not release taxpayer funds to the Little Rock Technology Park Authority
Little Rock Mayor Mark Stodola: Do not release taxpayer funds to the Little Rock Technology Park Authority. Sign the Petition!
Eminent Domain Could Demolish 300 Homes in Arkansas
As many as 300 homes could be seized through eminent domain to build a technology park in Little Rock, Ark. Fuelled by a $22 million sales tax, the Little Rock Technology Park Authority is trying…
Gas pipeline operators set sights on NY
With a decision expected soon on whether to allow hydraulic fracturing in New York state, natural gas pipeline operators are already looking at setting up shop and opponents are predicting environmental damage, safety problems and…
Lee County land disputes could be costly
Taxpayers are on the hook for more, possibly, than $15 million, as the Lee County commission continues to lose legal battles over a pair of zoning decisions and an eminent domain case. On Tuesday the…
Lee County land disputes could be costly
Taxpayers are on the hook for more, possibly, than $15 million, as the Lee County commission continues to lose legal battles over a pair of zoning decisions and an eminent domain case. Himes, Thomas. The…