Eminent Domain’s Economic Benefits Cast into Doubt
“In an era of increasing government economic interventions and regulations, people have many reasons to be concerned about future government growth. From sweeping changes in health care and immigration policy, to public education, policy changes…
Conestoga Township readies ordinance against pipeline
“Several municipalities have passed resolutions against the proposed pipeline and Conestoga Township in Lancaster County is poised to take it a step further. It’s a township known for a large piece of equipment used in…
LETTER: Will state Rep. Marcia Hahn stick up for landowners’ rights against PennEast pipeline?
“On Nov. 18 the Moore Township supervisors hosted a pipeline presentation for 240 concerned citizens. State Reps. Marcia Hahn, Julie Harhart and Mario Scavello attended. While their presence was commendable, I was disappointed to see…
Kinnelon council expected to vote on Pilgrim Pipeline Thursday
“The Borough Council expects to consider a resolution in opposition of the proposed Pilgrim Pipeline at its Nov. 20 meeting. At the Nov. 13 Borough Council work session, Mayor Robert Collins said while he publicly…
Snags in the Bee Cave Road project continue
“Unfortunately, the CAMPO Policy Board’s vote on Nov. 10 to award $75 million in funding to local projects did not include funding for Bee Cave Road. As we approach the end of the year, West…
$47 million for 9th and Colorado redevelopment gets preliminary approval
“Denver City Council’s finance and services committee Tuesday gave unanimously preliminary approval for a $47.9 million incentive package for the Ninth and Colorado redevelopment site. The incentive package still needs to be approved by the…
Eminent domain approved for project: Needles City Council targets 14 parcels for Interstate 40 connector
“The city council unanimously approved 14 resolutions to use eminent domain for the Interstate 40 connector project during its Nov. 12 meeting. The project is designed to improve the connection between Highway 95 and I-40….
Jeff Foster is running for county supervisor
“eff Foster, of New Sharon, is running for a seat on the Mahaska County Board of Supervisors to be involved in decisions that affect county residents. Foster, 46, is a Democrat who is running against…
Democrat Smith attacks GOP opponent’s ethics, says he ‘sold us out’ with eminent domain bill
“In the waning days of the 2014 election campaign, Alabama Senate candidate Susan Smith has launched twin attacks on her opponent’s ethics and judgment. In an ad that has been running on cable television in…
Petitions launched on stadium question
“Anita Miller scrambled over the weekend to supply volunteers with petitions for a ballot measure that would afford voters the chance to approve a city stadium and events center. If they collect 14,482 valid signatures…