Nebraska lawmakers introduce bills that would end public power companies’ monopoly, use of eminent domain
“Nebraska legislators introduced a deluge of energy-related bills at the Capitol last week, including one that threatens to challenge public power’s primacy in the state, and two others that would introduce sweeping changes to the…
Proposed bill to restrict authority of IUB
“A recent bill referred to the Government Oversight Committee in the Iowa Legislature would limit the authority of the Iowa Utilities Board in granting franchise for the construction of transmission lines in Iowa. According to…
Commissioners reaffirm their support for Line
“Eminent domain, aesthetics, and long-term ground damage were the highlights of a recent public meeting regarding the Grain Belt Express Clean Line. Wayne Wilcox, Eastern District Commissioner, spoke to the crowd regarding the rights to…
Eminent Domain Proceedings Underway in Crisfield
“The owners of a property near the Crisfield Wasterwater Treatment Plant could soon lose their land to the city. City Attorney Michael Sullivan said eminent domain proceedings—the right of government or its agent to take…
Crisfield begins eminent domain proceedings
“City officials have begun eminent domain proceedings to take over property that sits in the middle of a planned wind turbine project at the sewage treatment plant. Crisfield City Council members approved the measure because…
Iowa GOP lawmakers propose limits on eminent domain, Rock Island Clean Line
“Three eastern Iowa legislators say they will co-sponsor bills to strengthen Iowans’ private property rights by limiting the taking of private property through the use of eminent domain to “public use” purposes. The target of…
Paul Bain: Help for owners facing land grab for natural gas pipeline
“Following a July 26 announcement by Florida Power & Light Co. to build two natural gas pipelines totaling 590 miles, hundreds of property owners may face the unwanted taking of their land. FPL’s pipeline will…