FHFA Expresses ‘Significant’ Concern Over Eminent Domain Proposal
FHFA Expresses ‘Significant’ Concern Over Eminent Domain Proposal In San Bernardino County, officials are considering the use of eminent domain to seize underwater mortgages. Cho, Ester. DS News 8 August 2012.
Fight Continues in Company’s Quest for Pipeline through Lamar County Texas
“A Lamar County landowner and Canadian pipeline company await a judge’s ruling over an eminent domain claim. Julia Crawford and TransCanada each brought arguments Friday before Judge Bill Harris, who is expected to decide within…
East-west highway proponent asks LePage to slow down feasibility study
East-west highway proponent asks LePage to slow down feasibility study. ‘Concern about whether the construction of an east-west highway through rural central Maine would require the taking of private and public land has prompted a…
Using eminent domain to seize mortgages is a terrible idea
Bouncing off the bottom. Chicago Tribune 13 August 2012.
FHFA Set to Tackle the Eminent Domain Issue
FHFA Set to Tackle the Eminent Domain Issue ‘The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has sent to the Federal Register a Notice indicating its concern with the proposed use of eminent domain to restructure performing…
A personal story of loosing land to eminent domain
Eminent domain hurts. A personal story of loosing land to eminent domain. York, Bill and Cara York. Summit Daily News 12 August 2012.
RTD – TOD project a new twist in south Westminster, Colorado
“The project is part of the Regional Transportation District’s (RTD) FasTracks Northwest Rail Line corridor project, which plans to bring rapid train service between Denver and Westminster. It includes construction of a Westminster Station, which…
County Commissioners awarded the Pratts almost $400,000 in damages
Pulaski landowner reacts after winning eminent domain case. WSLS 10, 9 August 2012.
TEXT-Fitch affirms Denver Urban Renewal Authority bonds at ‘BBB+
Fitch Ratings affirms the following Denver Urban Renewal Authority (DURA, or the authority), Colorado’s Stapleton tax increment revenue bond ratings: –$73.98 million series 2008A-1 at ‘BBB+’; –$99.5 million series 2008A-2 at ‘BBB+’. The Rating Outlook…
Hearing Set in Lamar County Texas Eminent Domain Case
“Supporters of landowner Julia Crawford are expected to fill a Lamar County courtroom Friday morning in the latest hearing concerning TransCanada. Judge Bill Harris will determine whether or not the Canadian company qualifies as a…