Future slot machine parlors must wait for new Rockford rules
“Aldermen gave preliminary approval to pursue eminent domain, if necessary, to obtain an auto shop that’s part of the city’s plans to redevelop the historic Amerock building into a hotel and conference center. Aldermen voted…
Eminent Domain One Step Nearer for Downtown Business
” A business that has called downtown Rockford home for 70 years may be uprooted to make way for the planned Amerock hotel and conference center. On Monday night, Rockford city council approved a measure…
Full Steam Ahead for Eminen Domain Actions after High Speed Rail Authority Negotiations End in Impasse
“The State Public Works Board (the “Board”) adopted four Resolutions of Necessity approving the High-Speed Rail Authority’s (the “Authority”) use of eminent domain for public necessity to acquire four parcels in Fresno and Madera County…
EILEEN SIMOLLARDES: RESPECT FOR LANDOWNERS
“There is no doubt that the Addison Rutland Natural Gas Project will strengthen our economy, help retain and create jobs by cutting heating bills by 40 to 50 percent and significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions…
The Keystone Pipeline, Eminent Domain and Government Duplicity
“There is a great deal of confusion, mis-information, propaganda and outright lies flooding the Internet and the airways about the Keystone XL pipeline. Most people aren’t aware that three phases of the pipeline are already…
Bridge properties headed to court; Severson, AmericInn among owners who may face eminent domain
“Owners of some major commercial properties in the way of the new Winona interstate bridge may face eminent domain proceedings, as negotiations continue to wrap up the land acquisition for the project. The properties, including…
COMMENTARY: Casino agency abuses eminent domain
“It is a case right out of Central Casting: the arrogant state agency that is abusing its power of eminent domain to take the family home of underdog Charlie Birnbaum, a local piano tuner who…
Can eminent domain save the Colonial Inn?
“The words “eminent domain” can provoke a strong response from property rights defenders and home and business owners in the way of proposed highways and other public projects. But the potential fate of Hillsborough’s historic…
Bluegrass Pipeline’s Developer Is Appealing Eminent Domain Ruling
“Despite the fact that the proposed Bluegrass Pipeline has been suspended, the company behind the project is appealing a circuit court decision that found the company doesn’t have the right of eminent domain. The planned…
Equitrans seeks property under eminent domain
“Equitrans, a natural gas company based in Pittsburgh, filed a civil complaint in federal court this week seeking a preliminary injunction to allow it to take possession of property in Washington Township, Greene County, in…