Our View: Deal helps avoid dubious use of eminent domain
“Last year, in order to help push along the stalled plans for an office park north of Interstate 80, Iowa City officials decided the city should try invoking its power of eminent domain to seize…
BASTROP: Eminent domain threatened
“The city of Bastrop is making a fourth pass at purchasing the Bastrop Advertiser property – calling it a “good faith offer,” but now using the threat of eminent domain to acquire the property. The…
Judge delays ruling in Sacramento’s arena eminent domain case
“Sacramento officials had the former Macy’s men’s store building practically in their grasp Wednesday, paving the way for construction of the new Kings arena, only to have a judge say he would think a while…
Commerce City negotiating for 65-acre Greyhound Park development
“Redevelopment plans for the former Greyhound Park racetrack in Commerce City are slowly moving along with the one remaining developer interested in the site. Two developers initially responded to a request for qualifications. Woodhawk Development…
State: Ruling won’t delay tunnels
“State officials say last week’s court victory for Delta landowners will not delay Gov. Jerry Brown’s proposed twin tunnels project. The ruling late Thursday from the state’s Third District Court of Appeal blocks any additional…
California must buy land before conducting suitability tests
“California must buy land before conducting suitability tests for a massive tunnel project that will divert water south to thirsty farms and residents, a state appeals court ruled. The Department of Water Resources wants to…
No Free Pass for Water Tunnel Project Tests
“California must buy land before conducting suitability tests for a massive tunnel project that will divert water south to thirsty farms and residents, a state appeals court ruled. The Department of Water Resources wants to…
Buford American Legion officials prepare for relocation
“Steve Adams, commander of American Legion Post 127, said officials will meet with Sugar Hill City Manager Bob Hail, who is also a member of the post, to view a possible relocation site as part…
Beach Replenishment On Track For Toms River
“Toms River’s ocean beaches are still on track for a federally-funded replenishment project to begin this fall. “As far as the DEP and the Army Corps are concerned, we are in a good position,” said…
Part 1: Eminent Domain in Texas – What Is It?
“Today we will kick off a four-part blog series on eminent domain in Texas. The purpose of this series is to provide landowners with basic information about the power of eminent domain, to explain the…