Letter to the Editor: Ralph Becker: Billboard legislation represents the worst of Utah politics
“Once again, lobbyists for the outdoor advertising industry are pursuing special-interest legislation in the 2018 Utah Legislature to further undermine citizens’ and local governments’ ability to decide how and where billboards should exist in…
State law signed on eminent domain proceedings
“Editor’s note: This story is part of a series recapping the top stories of 2017. Read the other top stories here. It’s been a long fight for Bay City resident David Meixner, and he is…
Editorial: Eminent domain makes Trump’s wall infeasible
“About two-thirds of the 2,000-mile Mexican-American border is composed of private and state-owned lands, much of which will have to be acquired — if President Donald Trump’s wall is to ever become a reality —…
Bipartisan bill designed to update eminent domain law
“A bill that would strengthen outdated eminent domain laws in the face of a proposed freight train line with a route through Lake, Porter and LaPorte counties has made its way out of the Indiana…
Nebraska lawmakers introduce bills that would end public power companies’ monopoly, use of eminent domain
“Nebraska legislators introduced a deluge of energy-related bills at the Capitol last week, including one that threatens to challenge public power’s primacy in the state, and two others that would introduce sweeping changes to the…
A window into the exploding power of eminent domain
“Five years ago, when the state of Texas passed new rules governing the use of eminent domain — the power that allows governments and corporations to take private land for public use — it had…
Lawmakers propose ‘Homeowners’ Bill of Rights’
” Dave Meixner purchased property on the northern shores of Lake Pepin in the pursuit of his art. The nature photographer saw the potential for the perfect outdoor studio. Now he and his land are…
Neighbors United group lobbies in Jefferson City
“Members of the grassroots group Neighbors United traveled to Jefferson City on Wednesday March 18 to meet with elected officials at the Capitol building. Landowners from Adair, Schuyler, Knox, Marion, and Shelby Counties met with…
Landowners’ rights bill goes to Hutchinson
“With no fanfare, the Arkansas Senate on Friday sent the governor a bill aimed at protecting private property owners’ rights. In a 31-2 vote, the Senate concurred with a House-approved amendment to Senate Bill 757…
Tell Congress to support transit oriented development
“Communities across the country are eager to build more homes and offices near transit stations. These projects can create walkable neighborhoods, and great returns on public investment, but are often complicated and difficult to finance….