EDITORIAL: ‘Domain’ should be a steep climb
“There are times when, for the good of the majority, government should have recourse to coercion to acquire a specific parcel of land. Let’s say a major highway is being routed across the state or…
Eminent Domain Abuse is Making a Comeback
“Faced with outraged electorates, legislators in some 45 states have now rewritten their eminent domain laws to protect property owners from grabby local governments, or at least give the appearance of doing so. Some of…
Manchester Agrees To Use Eminent Domain, If Necessary
“The board of directors voted Tuesday to strengthen the town’s hand in negotiations meant to move forward with development of the town-owned side of the Manchester Parkade. The vote gives the redevelopment agency the ability…
Kentucky legislators seeking eminent domain protections for landowners in pipeline path
“Two Kentucky lawmakers have pre-filed bills for next year’s General Assembly that they say would help protect property owners from having their land seized for the proposed Bluegrass Pipeline. Republican State Sen. Jimmy Higdon of…
Brown veto aids eminent-domain use
“One of the few bills that Gov. Jerry Brown has vetoed this session is AB 374, designed to help owners receive compensation for their business’s “goodwill” after the government uses the power of eminent domain….
Gov. Christie signs order paving the way for protective dunes, including use of eminent domain
“Gov. Chris Christie signed an order Wednesday that will make it easier for Shore towns to build protective dunes and use eminent domain to do so. Christie has repeatedly called out local property owners who…
Some Real Effects of Eminent Domain in New York City
“Our nation’s collective indifference to the effects of gentrification, the separation by neighborhood of people based on race, ethnicity or class is well known. The “not in my neighborhood” mindset, where homeowners place their property…
A victory for property rights
“Property rights are protected by Virginia’s constitution because people like Bob Wilson stood up to government. For 15 years, Wilson risked his business, Central Radio, and his savings fighting to keep his radio-repair company where…
New Jersey Adopts Dubious Post-Kelo Eminent Domain “Reform” Law that is Likely to Endanger Property Rights More than it Protects Them
“New Jersey recently became the 45th state to adopt an eminent domain reform law in the aftermath of the Supreme Court’s controversial 2005 decision in Kelo v. City of New London, which ruled that it…
Bucco-Muñoz Bill on Eminent Domain Use Now Law
“Bipartisan legislation sponsored by Assembly Republicans Anthony M. Bucco and Nancy F. Muñoz that clarifies the use of eminent domain by a municipality and amends the due process provisions of the Local Redevelopment and Housing…