Citizens petition Beshear to oppose eminent domain for proposed pipeline
“About 36,250 signatures were presented to Debra Gall, a front-office assistant in the governor’s office, said Sister Claire McGowan of the Dominican Sisters of Peace and executive director of New Pioneers for a Sustainable Future…
Urban renewal in Old Town Erie irks some longtime residents
“The Erie Board of Trustees this month will consider whether to adopt the Historic Old Town Erie Urban Renewal Plan, which would give the town a powerful tool — up to and including eminent domain…
Nutter’s Plan To Give Tax Break To Hotel Developer Upsets Some
“Mayor Nutter’s plan to give a tax break to a developer who wants to build two new hotels in Center City has drawn protests from other hotels in town. The plan comes before City Council…
Site A farmers speak out
“Seven farmers gathered in a machine shed on 220th Street to give their views on the regional airport at a press conference with local news media. Their farms lie within Site A — the primary…
Land grab: Does Washington’s eminent domain law go too far?
“Some cities in Washington state are abusing the power of eminent domain, and the law needs fixing, reform advocates say. The Seattle City Council, for example, used eminent domain to take a parking lot from…