Senator gives new life to Sandhills eminent domain bill
“A Sandhills-related eminent domain bill that didn’t get quite enough of the needed votes in February to move on in legislative debate has gotten an unexpected second wind. The bill (LB155), introduced by Sen….
How different entities in Denton use eminent domain
“Denton is a government town, with two large public universities and a workforce with deep ties to city and county government work. It’s also a city grappling with growth problems, forcing entities to expand…
Family wants more money for St. John land taken by eminent domain
“A family whose land was claimed by the town under eminent domain proceedings is arguing they were shortchanged. In October 2014, the Guzzo family’s 8.65 acres at 8325 Wicker Ave. was formally transferred to…
Detroit industrial park may get auto supplier
“Warren-based Crown Enterprises — a development company owned by billionaire Manuel “Matty” Moroun — is planning to build a 400,000-square-foot automotive supplier facility on 40 acres of Detroit’s I-94 Industrial Park, the Detroit Economic Development…
First bill in NC House targets government land seizures
“The first substantial bill of the General Assembly’s new session tackles a perennial hot topic: government’s ability to take private property. Republican Rep. Chuck McGrady’s attempt to restrict the legal process known as eminent domain…
New York’s MTA Swaps Land for Development
“New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority recently agreed to transfer 3.28 acres of land that holds two parking lots at a Westchester County train station to apartment developer AvalonBay Communities Inc. AVB +0.54% Under terms of…