Landowners urge Texas Senate panel to OK eminent domain bill
“Landowners told their eminent domain horror stories Monday as they urged a panel of lawmakers to approve a bill that would give them stronger protections, and possibly more money, when companies assert eminent domain…
GoTriangle offers Duke another four to six weeks to sign light-rail agreement
“A day after a Durham City Councilman suggested using eminent domain to take land needed for the Durham-Orange Light Rail project away from Duke University, the GoTriangle president and the chairwoman of its board…
Bill that would end private wind farms’ use of eminent domain fails in Legislature
“A bill portrayed as stifling private wind energy development fell two votes short of advancement Wednesday during a sometimes hot and personal debate. State Sen. Tom Brewer of Gordon promised repercussions after his Legislative…
In Schenectady, Stockade Neighborhood projects moving ahead
“The final design for the new $14 million pump station project is nearing completion and Schenectady General Services Commissioner Paul LaFond expects the project will go out to bid in the next month or…
Eminent Domain Lawsuit Results in $12.2 Million Jury Award to Property Owner, Reports Deal Sikes
“A jury has awarded a Houston property owner compensation of $12.2 million – almost four times the amount originally offered by the State of Texas – for the eminent domain taking of land for…
Family wants more money for St. John land taken by eminent domain
“A family whose land was claimed by the town under eminent domain proceedings is arguing they were shortchanged. In October 2014, the Guzzo family’s 8.65 acres at 8325 Wicker Ave. was formally transferred to…
Boulder City Council eyes land needed for 30th-Colorado underpasses
“University of Colorado junior Sam Wasserman crosses the intersection of 30th Street and Colorado Avenue on his bicycle while heading to class on Tuesday. University of Colorado junior Sam Wasserman crosses the intersection of…
TransWest urged to ‘do the right thing’ on eminent domain in Moffat County
“With the approval of TransWest’s conditional use permit Tuesday, Feb. 19, by the Moffat County Board of County Commissioners, a cross-country electric transmission line some nine years in the making is getting closer to…