Monthly Archives: October 2019

Where: Boise Idaho Why did the mayor of Boise create a short term rental advisory committee? 1200 public comments on a short term rental proposal Who will be on the advisory committee? local residents neighborhood leaders property owners realtors What will the advisory committee be tasked with accomplishing? address the impact of short-term rentals on […]

Where: Arizona & New Mexico What is the new group property rights group? Southwestern Communities Coalition What does Southwestern Communities Coalition support?  thriving communities sustainable growth a strong economy sound stewardship of natural resources protection of property rights job growth and creation How big is the coalition?  Operates in 16 counties in Arizona and New […]

Where: Ohio What limits is Ohio considering on eminent domain? Whether eminent domain can be used to build recreation trails The legislation: HB 288 (2019 | OH) The Center Square Ohio | Should government be able to seize private property to build rec trails? Ohio lawmakers study

Where: Sweden Who: McDonald’s is adding beehives to the back of its billboards to promote honey bee communities Is the company partnering with a billboard company? Yes, McDonalds and JCDecaux are adding beehives to the back of unused billboards as well Good News Network | McDonalds is Turning Dozens of Roadside Billboards into ’Bee Hotels’ […]

Where is this legal brouhaha occurring? Texas What’s the shuffle about? photojournalists say Texas law interferes with their 1st amendment rights Which no fly zones are involved?  no-fly zone above buildings like sports stadiums & prisons  Potential legislative fixes: Add a definition of “surveillance,” Dallas Observer | Photojournalists Group Challenges Texas’ Drone Law (with link […]