Ruling: Utility panel lacks authority over eminent domain
“An Arizona Supreme Court decision says utility regulators don’t have authority over a city’s use of eminent domain to take over a utility. The court’s decision Thursday erases the Arizona Corporation Commission’s order that…
Eminent domain? City Council hears from Tulsans irate over north Tulsa development plans
“The City Council on Wednesday heard from dozens of Tulsans who are vehemently opposed to two development plans proposed by the Tulsa Development Authority. It was Councilor Ben Kimbro, however, who best summed up…
Colorado Rising files lawsuit on behalf of Broomfield residents, asserts oil and gas forced pooling is unconstitutional
“Colorado Rising, on behalf of a group of Broomfield residents, has filed a lawsuit against the state and specifically the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission challenging the act of forced pooling. Jean Lim,…
What is eminent domain and could it be used to seize Duke’s land for the light rail?
“After Duke declined to sign a cooperative agreement with GoTriangle for its light rail project, the project appeared to be stalled in its tracks. In order for light rail to become a reality under…
Optometrist settles with Lowell over eminent domain taking
“ather than relocate, an optometrist operating in the building expected to be taken by eminent domain for the Lowell High School project will retire, according to city officials. The city reached an agreement with…
Eminent domain threatened in Santa Cruz highway widening plans
“The city of Santa Cruz plans to use eminent domain in order to buy parts of the property at 744 River Street and at Central Home Supply next door, in order to add an…
Officials in Leonia back away from eminent domain plan
“Residents in Leonia pushed back against an eminent domain plan, and it has now been dropped. Town officials unanimously eliminated the redevelopment plan. It was first approved last year, affecting homes and businesses along…
Senator gives new life to Sandhills eminent domain bill
“A Sandhills-related eminent domain bill that didn’t get quite enough of the needed votes in February to move on in legislative debate has gotten an unexpected second wind. The bill (LB155), introduced by Sen….
Savannah demolishes blighted home acquired through eminent domain
“The city of Savannah demolished the first home obtained through eminent domain after working with the state legislature to change the law in 2017. “Let’s call this what it is – revitalizing our communities…
Jury awards Kokomo Glass Shop $305,600 in eminent domain case
“A trial last week ended with a jury awarding a local business more than $300,000 after a portion of its property was seized by the city of Kokomo to construct the incoming downtown hotel…