Colorado Legislature might curb multimillion-dollar incentives to big business
“Tax breaks, such as the $53 million Fort Collins has pledged to developers of Foothills Mall, would be more difficult to get in Colorado under legislation expected to be introduced next year. Statewide, nearly $1.4…
BLUEGRASS PIPELINE OFFICIALS, OPPONENTS ADDRESS LEGISLATORS
“The question of eminent domain took center stage at a legislative hearing Thursday, when State Energy and Environment Cabinet Secretary Len Peters said the companies proposing to bring a natural gas liquids pipeline through Kentucky…
Minnesota cities adjust to losing the hammer of eminent domain
“When Richfield wanted to clear land for a new Best Buy headquarters over the objections of some property owners, the city got its way by using eminent domain to gain control of the land. That…
Editorial: N.J. must bar eminent domain abuses
“Residents along Main Street in the historic Mullica Hill section received notice recently that a 70-acre section including their homes could be designated as “in need of redevelopment” by the township committee. That declaration in…
Eminent domain may find new use to salvage urban homes
“Her lending bank, Wells Fargo, worked with her to modify the loan, bringing the monthly payments down by $49 a month. But the payments are still beyond her reach and her home is worth less…
Detroit: Eminent Domain
“This follows yesterday’s post Detroit, and builds on it, so if you haven’t read it, you might want to. Also we finished that article with an excerpt from The Freeman which is also critical to…
Eminent Domain and the Decline of Detroit
“Eminent domain abuse certainly wasn’t the only cause of Detroit’s troubles. But the city’s record is a strong argument against oft-heard claims that the use of eminent domain to transfer property to private economic interests…
EMINENT DOMAIN BILL PASSES NC HOUSE
“The House on Thursday approved a proposed change that would enshrine eminent domain protections into the N.C. Constitution. It’s been sought by a number of lawmakers since the 2005 U.S. Supreme Court case that said…
Pipeline Cases Cast Light on Evolving Eminent Domain Laws
“A flurry of lawsuits against pipeline companies may compel the state Supreme Court to weigh in again on eminent domain laws in Texas. But until then, local courts will continue to shape the state’s rules…
Pipelines and eminent domain
“It’s one of those struggles that involves two things very dear to Texans, business and private property. The Lone Star State is very business friendly, and a major oil producer. We are also an independent…