ALI CLE’s Popular Land Use Institute to Feature Keynote on Eminent Domain and Regulatory Takings Law
“American Law Institute Continuing Legal Education is pleased to announce that its annual Land Use Institute will be presented Friday, December 12, 2014, at Perkins Coie LLP in Washington, D.C. Now in its 30th year,…
Letter: No eminent domain for capital gain
“As a professional wetland scientist, my natural urge is to speak ad nauseum about the perils associated with the proposed natural gas pipeline and the high plateau aquifer on Bent Mountain. I would also love…
Good news vs. bad news for land owners in pipeline path
“Previous information session on the proposed ET Rover pipeline have been unsuccessful, seeming to increase frustration, but a recent town hall at Goodrich Middle School, appears to have been more informative. Guests gathered by Atlas…
Perimeter road parcels in litigation
“The perimeter road project plans may be close to completion, but there are several landowners in the proposed road’s path that believe that their parcels are worth more than the county has appraised them for….
U-C Sanitary District talking eminent domain on Cronus project
“Officials at the Urbana and Champaign Sanitary District on Thursday will talk about using eminent domain to get land for a pipe that’ll run to a plant near Tuscola. But, they’re hoping it doesn’t come…
Encourage Engen on eminent domain
“I am all in for the municipalization of our water. The mere fact that an investment group wants to assume control of our drinking water appalls me. Even my local Missoula Organization of Realtors real…
Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District Legislation Brings Back Tax Increment Financing to California
“Tax increment financing is back in California. Tax increment makes its comeback through the passage of Senate Bill 628 (Beall), legislation authorizing the creation of Enhanced Infrastructure Financing Districts (EIFDs), which was signed into law…
Dominion, stop the deception
“An Oct. 26 column mentioned that Dominion representative Chet Wade was displeased with recent editorials. Why? Was the information regarding Dominion Power misleading or merely drawing attention to something Dominion would prefer go unnoticed? From…
Ameren project concerns Council
“The Kirksville City Council is the latest group to express its concern with Ameren’s Mark Twain Transmission Project. The Kirksville City Council will be sending a letter to the Ameren Transmission Company of Illinois (ATXI)…
Meeting on Proposed Mountain Valley Pipeline
“Representatives from two Natural Gas Companies will answer citizens’ questions and hear their concerns about the proposed Mountain Valley Pipeline, Wednesday, November 5th in Blacksburg. This comes as communities around Virginia await action by the…