The conflict over takings and property rights in China and its parallels with that in the United States
“Chinese scholars are interested in the US debate over Kelo and economic development takings because their own government engages in similar practices on a much vaster scale. Since the last 1970s, as many as 40…
Codorus Street reunion planned for Saturday
“The neighborhood homes and streets are long gone, having succumbed decades ago to an eminent domain order from the government. But the memories, and many of the people who once lived there, remain. On Saturday,…
Goldwater Institute weighs in on Florence copper mine
“The Phoenix-based Goldwater Institute has asked Pinal County Superior Court to dismiss an attempt by the town of Florence to acquire a mine through eminent domain. The Florence Town Council voted last year to take…
Court sides with Merchantville in eminent domain dispute
“The state Supreme Court ruled Thursday that Merchantville officials acted properly in acquiring a rundown apartment building through eminent domain. In a 5-0 decision, the High Court said state law required the borough to negotiate…
Goldwater Institute weighs in on Florence copper mine
“The Phoenix-based Goldwater Institute has asked Pinal County Superior Court to dismiss an attempt by the town of Florence to acquire a mine through eminent domain. The Florence Town Council voted last year to take…
Urban renewal a priority for city
“The Monte Vista City Council would like to revitalize the Urban Renewal Authority (URA) and appoint a new commission to work on developing a new urban renewal plan for Monte Vista. “The newly formed commission…
Devils Lake, ND, mulls eminent domain on family farm
“The Devils Lake (N.D.) City Commission is discussing today the acquisition of part of Mertens Farms for flood protection. “It’s an eminent domain proceeding for the embankment,” says Tom Traynor, city attorney. Eminent domain is…
Lodi City Council votes to begin eminent domain process for Harney Lane land
“The Lodi City Council hopes a dispute over land needed for the Harney Lane Grade Separation can be solved in a month. The council voted 4-1 at its Wednesday meeting to begin an eminent domain…
Sound Transit to use eminent domain to move Seattle stores
“Carson has been a salesman at Northgate’s SAS Shoes for about 15 years, he said. In the past couple, he’s seen construction crews digging holes and removing dirt near his office along 1st Ave NE,…
County uses Eminent Domain, will clear land next to airport
“Clarendon County paid $123,220 for 13.88 acres of land at the end of the runway at Santee Cooper Regional Airport pursuant to the state’s Eminent Domain Act, records show. According to the Assessor’s Office, that…