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…
Residents fear blight designation will allow developers to bulldoze history
DURA says no developers currently have plans on the table, but the blight designation would allow the city to offer incentives to build or remodel homes and businesses. Ripley, Will. 9news.com 2 September 2012.
Government To Seize Land For Science School
After New Haven’s school board failed to strike a deal with a holdout landowner, West Haven officials are speeding ahead with eminent domain proceedings to clear space for a permanent home for a fast-expanding regional…
Eminent Domain Could Demolish 300 Homes in Arkansas
Fuelled by a $22 million sales tax, the Little Rock Technology Park Authority is trying to build a $54 million new tech park as a “business incubator” near two universities. The Castle Coalition 30 August…