RealClear Radio Hour – Eminent Domain: Despotic Power for the Public Good?
“Institute for Justice Senior Attorney Bob McNamara describes one of the most astonishing eminent domain abuses in recent years, his case in Atlantic City, Casino Reinvestment Development Authority vs. Charlie Birnbaum. Despite the multi-billion dollar…
Six Regional Projects Awarded Federal Funding
“Good news California: local projects are continuing to receive federal funding. Caltrans announced last week that the U.S. Department of Transportation has granted nearly $35 million in TIGER funds to six local and regional projects…
State Plans to Seize Seven Properties for Atlantic Yards
“Last month, the Empire State Development Corporation filed an eminent domain petition with the Brooklyn Supreme Court, with plans to seize seven properties in the Atlantic Yards development zone, and to determine compensation for the…
Beaufort couple to lose house through eminent domain
“Two years ago, Karen and Richard Koenig didn’t want to sell and move out of the home they had lived in for half a century. Now, they no longer have a choice. According to a…
Will city settle or scuffle to defend its building ordinance?
“There is a law named for him: the Bert J. Harris Jr. Private Property Rights Protection Act. According to the Coalition for Property Rights, “The Bert Harris Act was created to restore balance to the…
Aposporos: Will city settle or scuffle to defend its building ordinance?
“Bert Harris meant no harm. This former Florida state representative, citrus grower and rancher is a hero of property rights activists. There is a law named for him: the Bert J. Harris Jr. Private Property…
Montana City Attempts to Regain Control of Water System From Carlyle Group
“Three years ago, Carlyle Group CG +2.59% LP bought the pipes, pumps and water wells in Missoula, Mont., and several California communities in what the firm assumed was a relatively low-risk bet. By most accounts,…
Owner of nearly century-old Bayonne store ‘relieved’ threat of eminent domain is averted
“In a brief special council meeting on Wednesday, Bayonne city officials rescinded the designation of a nearly century-old store on Broadway as part of “an area in need of redevelopment.” “I’m very relieved because I…
Forum Explains Goals for Redevelopment Study of Irvington Avenue
“Village officials met with residents Thursday night for the second of two “Reimagine Irvington Avenue” community forums to discuss plans for beautifying Irvington Avenue, including an initiative to designate certain areas as “in need of…
Council to use eminent domain for land near country club
“After unsuccessfully negotiating the sale of 1.8 acres, the city of Conroe will use the power of eminent domain to acquire a sewer easement at the Conroe Country Club located of Loop 336 West near…