Anti-eminent domain activists should help energy producers
“As activists battled a make-believe threat of eminent domain abuse in Colorado Springs, a real and active threat went seemingly unnoticed by the ever-vigilant defenders of property rights. If they’re looking for a fight, we…
EDITORIAL: Anti-eminent domain activists should help energy producers
“As activists battled a make-believe threat of eminent domain abuse in Colorado Springs, a real and active threat went seemingly unnoticed by the ever-vigilant defenders of property rights. If they’re looking for a fight, we…
Eminent domain abuse: Elderly Atlantic City Man Could Lose His Family Home Of 45 Years To Benefit A Bankrupt Casino
Charlie Birnbaum property is being taken for a mixed use development in New Jersey. watch the video Sorrentino, Nick. Against Crony Capitalism 21 May 2014.
Orlando files suit to take church land for soccer stadium
“After a year of failed talks, Orlando has filed suit in court to force a family-owned church in Parramore to sell its land to make way for a new Major League Soccer stadium. If successful,…
Be skeptical of Clean Line deal
“I am on the board of the Preservation of Rural Iowa Alliance, a nonprofit organization formed to opposed the transmission line proposed by Rock Island Clean Line, or RICL. The intended 375-mile route through Iowa…
City to use eminent domain to take church in way of new soccer stadium
“The city of Orlando has filed paperwork to take legal action against a decades-old church that sits in the way of a new soccer stadium. City leaders said they’ve tried to work with Faith Deliverance…
Urban renewal authority reform bill advances in state Legislature
“The Colorado House of Representatives late Friday afternoon gave initial approval to the bill after a long debate about how cities across the state are using urban renewal authorities and tax increment financing to restore…
Battle over Eagle path continues in court, on ground
“The city of Eagle filed an eminent domain claim in April to force Laguna Pointe property owners to sell easements for a public path that connects to the Boise River Greenbelt on the south side…
Chillin’ Wit’ James Dupree, Mantua artist
“Dupree’s fight with the city over his 8,600-square-foot studio space, which boasts his colorful, whimsical artworks on almost every surface and an Airbnb suite available to rent, has grabbed headlines. The city took his deed…
Chesco judge hears Phoenixville eminent domain arguments
“Common Pleas Court Judge Jacqueline Carroll Cody’s decision on whether the Phoenixville Area School District acted properly in its Nov. 14 decision to acquire the property through eminent domain will likely take at least a…