Appel: No eminent domain for pipeline
“Democratic candidate for Congress Staci Appel says she is opposed to the use of eminent domain to construct a pipeline that would carry North Dakota crude oil across 17 Iowa counties en route to Illinois….
Most Americans Agree: Government Should Keep Hands Off Private Property
“The concept of government claiming private property for public good is an issue that comes up with a fair amount of regularity, usually on the state or local level. Usually it is a matter of…
TransCanada rep helped Nebraska senator shape new law favouring pipeline
“A Republican state senator from Nebraska who introduced a law that could help TransCanada’s Keystone XL pipeline proposal get approval says his bill was drafted after “numerous conversations” with representatives from the Canadian company. “TransCanada…
Some Littleton residents want public to vote on urban renewal actions
“A group is collecting signatures to allow Littleton residents to vote on condemnation and tax increment financing proposed by Littleton’s recently revived urban renewal authority. The group, Sunshine Boys and Citizens for Rational Development, wants…
North York moves ahead with eminent domain proceedings
“North York Borough Council decided Tuesday to move forward with eminent domain proceedings to acquire a property that houses the borough’s sewer pump station. Council voted 6-0 to approve the ordinance regarding the property at…
Open space advocates welcome commission decision
“The San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission has moved to initiate legal action against the federal General Services Administration over its decision to use eminent domain to acquire McKay Avenue, the street that leads…
Sagaponack Says It Will Try To Force Sale Of Bridge Via Eminent Domain
“Bridge Lane in Sagaponack Village will be open to traffic for most of summer, at least, as officials from the village and Southampton Town continue to wrestle over how to make repairs to the small…
Jersey City councilman wants to halt sale of city property seized by eminent domain
“A Jersey City councilman is calling on Mayor Steve Fulop to halt the sale of city property seized by the previous administration via eminent domain. Fulop’s plan calls for the property, a 64,622-square-foot building at…
Urban renewal authority reform bill advances in state Legislature
“The Colorado House of Representatives late Friday afternoon gave initial approval to the bill after a long debate about how cities across the state are using urban renewal authorities and tax increment financing to restore…
Council rejects needless and divisive eminent domain law
“The vote came after council spent nearly six hours on the plan, which would have done nothing to prevent confiscation. In fact, it would have crafted a new opportunity for council to take property declared…