Senate advances bill to block eminent domain use by cities
“A bill to block the use of eminent domain by cities to create hiking trails, bike paths and greenways has cleared the Idaho Senate. The Post Register reported that the bill passed on a 20-13…
Obama Vetoes Keystone XL Pipeline Bill
“The White House has notified the Senate that President Obama has, as promised, vetoed congressional legislation to approve the Keystone XL pipeline project. “Through this bill, the United States Congress attempts to circumvent longstanding and…
First Regular Session Seventieth General Assembly STATE OF COLORADO – Senate Bill 15-114
“The bill prohibits a county government from either: ! Acquiring by condemnation property located within its territorial boundaries for the purpose of parks, recreation, open space, conservation, preservation of views or scenic vistas, or for…
Senate bill would limit county use of eminent domain
“The state senate local government committee will vote Tuesday on SB15-114, which would reduce counties’ authority to use eminent domain to acquire open space. The committee heard testimony and debate for the bill last Tuesday….
Open records push for projects like the Atlantic Coast Pipeline dies in House
“he push to open up records on projects like the Atlantic Coast Pipeline died in the House of Delegates on Thursday. House Bill 1696 was killed in committee on a near-unanimous voice vote. The bill,…
State property owners need clear laws
“Mitch McConnell’s decision to kick off his tenure as Senate majority leader with a vote on the Keystone XL pipeline is igniting a debate that could force his fellow Republicans to say whether they think…
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…
No plans to use eminent domain, according to FutureGen Alliance
“THE FUTUREGEN ALLIANCE has its carbon-dioxide storage site and the pipeline route to carry the CO2. Up next, surface rights for monitoring wells and the pipeline. The Morgan County endeavor has become something of the…