How an obscure legal issue has found its way into the GOP race
“In a Republican primary that has been dominated by sound bites, a complicated legal issue has found its way to the fore of the campaign: eminent domain. The procedure allowing governments to seize land for…
De Blasio’s top attorney on eminent domain
“The de Blasio administration is willing to use eminent domain in certain circumstances to advance its affordable housing plans, the mayor’s top lawyer said Thursday. Zachary Carter, the city’s corporation counsel, was asked about eminent…
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…
Failed pipeline bill takes center stage in race
“An unsuccessful bill co-sponsored by Sen. Jason Rapert has become a political football in his re-election race against Democrat Tyler Pearson. At Tuesday’s candidate forum at the True Holiness Saint’s Center, Rapert told Pearson that…
Specter of Eminent Domain Haunts Long Branch Mayoral Race (Part III)
“Initially, it didn’t appear that the courts would provide relief for residents of MTOTSA, the quaint oceanfront community slated for demolition after Long Branch partnered with a private developer as part of an all-encompassing redevelopment…
Specter of Eminent Domain Haunts Long Branch Mayoral Race (Part I)
“It is almost tradition at this point: every four years, Long Branch inevitably finds itself a city divided. With the non-partisan mayoral election now less than a month away, the showdown between those who support…