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7/06/2007

Kansas’ new eminent domain law worries local governments: Kansas City MO Star, 7/1/07

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By Mark Weibe & David Klepper Wyandotte County officials breathed a sigh of relief as they wrapped up a deal on Indian Springs mall, jus...

Eminent domain discussed in today's City Council meeting: Orange County CA Register, 7/2/07

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Eminent domain discussed in today's City Council meeting City Council will consider adopting a new ordinance to comply with new state la...

My veto protected Texans' property rights, wallets: Houston TX Chronicle, 7/1/07

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Viewpoints/Outlook By Governor Rick Perry As someone born and raised on a cotton farm, protecting private property rights is part of my poli...

Holding off on 'NoHo': Hudson Reporter, Hoboken NJ, 7/1/07

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State Supreme Court decision on eminent domain stalls redevelopment hearing By Madeline Friedman The Hoboken Planning Board postponed a spec...

Eminent domain threatens tavern: New Brunswick NJ Home News Tribune, 7/1/07

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By Richard Khavkine John Neshimka started pouring beers at the corner of Linden and South avenues [in Linden NJ] in 1980, before he was even...

Eminent domain battle resurfaces in Assembly: San Jose CA Mercury News, 7/1/07

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By Steve Lawrence, Associated Press The debate over how much to restrict government's use of its eminent domain powers to obtain private...

Council OKs letter for eminent domain: Inland Valley Daily Bulletin, Claremont CA, 6/29/07

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The [Claremont] City Council reviewed and authorized delivery of the letter that threatened the use of eminent domain against the owners of ...

City to pay $4.6 M for properties: Manhattan KS Mercury, 6/28/07

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By Jeff Wright The City Commission agreed this morning to pay approximately $4.6 million to acquire four properties condemned as part of the...

Loss of Wolf Creek's (Pre-) Eminent Domain: Yuba Net, Nevada City CA, 6/28/07

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Op-Ed By Terry Lamphier The Supreme Court ruling on eminent domain a few years ago, vastly expanding its interpretation, created a firestorm...

Legislature votes down eminent domain proposal: Dayton OH Daily News, 6/28/07

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By Laura A. Bischoff Ohio cities won a narrow victory Wednesday when state lawmakers failed to muster enough votes to put a constitutional a...

Eminent domain proceedings might be necessary to develop basin project: Yucaipa CA News-Mirror, 6/27/07

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By Michael Quigley The Yucaipa City Council has authorized city staff and the city attorney to begin eminent domain proceeding against three...

Bishop's provision for parks passes: Salt Lake City UT Tribune, 6/28/07

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Feds won't be allowed to use public funds for eminent domain By Thomas Burr The U.S. House on Wednesday approved a provision pushed by R...

Dispute Over Eminent Domain Sign Headed To Court: KSDK, St Louis MO, 6/26/07

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By Cordell Whitlock The city says it's simply too big, but supporters say a sign in St. Louis is protected by free speech. Now, the issu...

Eminent domain ruling won't affect city plan: Lambertville NJ Beacon, 6/27/07

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Officials say it would have no effect on Lambertville's proposal to redevelop the old high school and lots on Connaught Hill By Linda Se...

Eminent domain broached for public safety building: Holden MA Landmark, 6/28/07

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By Melissa McKeon Three more possible scenarios for police and fire stations - or a combined facility - earned mixed reviews from the Public...

Eminent domain a possibility for oil pipeline: KXMB, Bismark ND, 6/27/07

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Associated Press Builders of the TransCanada oil pipeline say they'll use eminent domain proceedings if they're unable to negotiate ...
7/04/2007

City officials hoping for hotel property's sale to developer: Inland Valley Daily Bulletin, Ontario CA, 6/26/07

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By Will Bigham [Llaremont CA] City officials have been working quietly for more than a year on behalf of the developer of the DoubleTree Hot...

Protesters Gather to Oppose Expansion: Santa Clarita CA Signal, 6/26/07

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By Kristopher Daams The [Santa Clarita CA] City Council is scheduled tonight to take another look at - and adopt - the process it would foll...

House panel revises eminent domain bill: Cleveland OH Plain Dealer, 6/26/07

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Settles on 70% blight, caps money By Reginald Fields Neighborhoods where at least seven of every 10 properties are dilapidated, unsanitary o...

Businesses Cry Foul Over Use Of Eminent Domain: MyFox, St Louis MO, 6/26/07

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By Betsey Bruce Property owners from south St. Louis to Clayton to north St. Louis are refusing to give in to developers who are using the s...