City to use eminent domain to acquire land for relief route
“The city will go to court to try and acquire 2.6 acres of land just south of Del Rio for the planned construction of the Qualia Relief Route. Members of the Del Rio City Council…
Lobbyists fighting hard against bill to restrict eminent domain
“Sen. Jimmy Higdon, of Lebanon, is “guardedly optimistic” that a bill in the House to protect landowners from condemnation of their property for a natural gas liquids pipeline will be enacted before the state legislative…
Pike County residents worried about proposed power line project
“These concerned citizens are raising awareness about a proposed a power line project called the “Grain Belt Express”. Clean Line Energy Partners out of Houston Texas wants to build a 750 mile long transmission line…
Property owners angry about Ogden Canyon bike path legislation
“A bill that would allow the Utah Department of Transportation to use eminent domain to build a pedestrian and bicycle pathway through Ogden Canyon has residents there steaming mad. Senate Bill 249, sponsored by Sen….
Franklin: Landowner Loses Appeal In Pipeline Construction Case
“Waco’s 10th Court of Appeals on Thursday denied an appeal from a Robertson County man who claimed a pipeline construction company illegally gained easement to his land through eminent domain. Edgar Todd Love asked the…
Eminent Domain Bill Will Make Government Pay In Property Rights Cases Read
“Senator Chuck Winder (Republican – Boise) proposed an eminent domain bill which would leave governmental agencies on the financial hook for eminent domain court costs for property owners in specific situations. The fees any state…
Major road project raises potential for eminent domain
“To keep a major summer road project on track, Eau Claire officials noted Tuesday that eminent domain would be a necessary last resort to improve drainage on Brackett Avenue if negotiations with a local business…
Bill could undo eminent domain case against irrigation district
“A bill that could undo the city of Caldwell’s eminent domain action against Pioneer Irrigation District has made it to the House floor. Members of the House Resources and Conservation Committee voted 14-1 March 11…
California Town’s Use of Eminent Domain on Water Company All Wet
“A city government in California is thinking of illicitly using eminent domain to essentially steal a water company from its owners because residents are unhappy with their water bills. If they are unhappy now, it…
Appeals run out in airport case
“Appeals have run out in an eminent domain case that resulted in court orders that the Lenawee County Airport buy an entire house at Lake Madison rather than just the air space above it. The…