County Executive Seeks Use of Eminent Domain for Century Boulevard Extension
“Montgomery County Council will decide on Tuesday whether to authorize County Executive Ike Leggett’s use of eminent domain to acquire land needed to extend Century Boulevard to Doresy Mill Road. Century Boulevard is of interest…
Eminent domain bill spurs debate over energy and property rights
“State Senator Debby Barrett (R – Dillon) is sponsoring a Senate Bill 180 which rolls back the power of eminent domain. Eminent domain is the ability for private property to be taken for public use….
Eminent Domain bill passes committee
“State and local governments would not be able to condemn land for economic development purposes under a bill that cleared the House Judiciary B Committee Wednesday. The bill contains both legislative language and a constitutional…
Rancher’s eminent domain bill dies in Idaho Senate
“An Idaho rancher’s bill that sought to protect private property rights by limiting governments’ use of eminent domain is dead after a Senate committee voted 5-4 against it Feb. 5. Supporters say the bill was…
Idaho Committee introduces eminent domain bill
“Landowners in Idaho dealing with eminent domain claims could soon be protected from the steep costs that can accompany those deals. The House Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee voted unanimously Tuesday to introduce a measure…
House bill targets eminent domain
“The lead economic developer for Robeson County believes that a constitutional amendment that would prohibit governments from condemning someone’s land for private economic development may go a bit too far. “I’ve never had to use…
Medford could use eminent domain to gain downtown property
“The Medford City Council this Thursday might authorize a possible eminent domain action against a property that currently houses Shoes Right Here, a shoe store at the corner of Fourth Street and Central Avenue. Part…
McGrady introduces eminent domain legislation
“N.C. Rep. Chuck McGrady, (R-Henderson), has introduced legislation to amend the state Constitution to limit government’s use of its powers of eminent domain. House Bill 8 would specifically prohibit condemnation of private property except for…
Q&A: An expert’s guide to eminent domain
“As Sears and new owners of Foothills Mall try to reach an agreement about Sears’ future at its Fort Collins mall property, the city’s potential use of eminent domain to remove the national retailer has…
Maine Lawmaker Seeks More Eminent Domain Protections for Landowners
“”Should people have to live in fear for years and years and years that their property is going to be taken and they’re going to be given nothing for it?” he asks. Sen. Thomas says…