Stratford looking to loosen eminent domain laws
“The Stratford Town Council is looking to loosen their eminent domain law at a meeting Monday night. Members are asking their constituents, “Right now, is economic development such a high priority that they want us…
Senate Democrats Plot To Impede GOP’s Keystone Pipeline Plans
“The newly-weakened Senate Democratic caucus is trying to muster all the opposition it can to the impending vote on the Keystone XL pipeline. Sens. John Hoeven (R-N.D.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) introduced legislation on Tuesday…
Tax Increment Financing looked at by lawmakers
“During the last legislative session, Sen. Al Davis from Hyannis introduced a bill to attach more strings to the use of Tax Increment Financing (TIF). The bill did not pass, but lawmakers have studied the…
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…
Spending Bill Bans FHA from Financing Eminent Domain Loans
“The so-called cromnibus appropriations bill passed by the House late Thursday included a little-noticed provision that would make it more difficult for municipalities to use eminent domain to condemn and seize underwater mortgages. The massive…
Letter to the Editor: No more eminent domain for private gain
“The following is rural Ontario resident Patricia Conway’s comment for a public hearing on the Badger-Coulee Tranmisson Proposal. There is a movement across the country to revise state laws so that private companies like American…
RI Group Claims That RhodeMap RI Could Open Door for Eminent Domain Abuse
“Rhode Island Center for Freedom and Prosperity claims that a law from 2008 may open the door for domain abuses and property seizures by the government who would be able to construct “growth centers” just…
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…
Senator Nichols files bills for upcoming legislative session
“This week, State Senator Robert Nichols (R-Jacksonville) filed legislation to limit the growth of property taxes and prohibit the use of eminent domain for recreational purposes. “These bills represent some of the priorities brought to…
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…