How can legalization of marijuna and eminent domain ever be connected? If you’re a candidate for the Lt. Gov. of Missouri you propose a new agency that seeks to look for medical cures and regulates legalized marijuana and give it the power of eminent domain.
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How many Eminent Domain Actions? How many Acres Condemned? How many miles of Rail built?
California High Speed Rail Authority is in the throws of building the first stretch of rail, here’s where the project stands:
- 305 eminent domain actions since December 2013
- Acquiring more then 1,160 acres in Fresno, Kings, Madera and Tulare counties by eminent domain
- 29 mile stretch of rail
Fresno Bee | More properties up for condemnation for high-speed rail
California High Speed Rail Authority | Construction Package 1: Work is Underway
Lege Trend: Senate Resolution to Block Eminent Domain Authority. 3 Keys Points Opposing Eminent Domain.
What state has a legislator trying to stop eminent domain authority? Illinois State Sen. Kyle McCarter
What project does the IL State Senator want to stop? Grain Belt Express Clean Line power project
Why is he opposed to the clean power line using eminent domain?
- Because he supports the private property rights
- Because the project offers no clean energy for Illinois
- Because the eminent domain authority resides with a private company, held by private investors
Comptroller's Eminent Domain Data Base Getting Attention
Wharton area residents are reciving information on Comptroller Hegar’s legislative enacted Eminent Domain transperancy data base set to go online soon.
Wharton Journal Spectator | New law promotes transparency for eminent domain
Lege Trend: East Coast Governor Signs Bill for More Relocation Costs for Land Owners
Pennsylvania House Bill 1411 has been signed into law. It will:
- ensure no loss of critical federal highway dollars
- maximum re-establishment expenses reimbursable for a displaced farm, nonprofit organization or small business is increased from $12,000 to $25,000
- maximum amount of the replacement housing supplement for homeowners is increased from $27,000 to $31,000
- maximum amount of the replacement housing supplement for tenants and others is increased from $6,300 to $7,200
2 Ways The Rams Move to L.A. is a Win for Property Rights
2 Ways Private property Advocates see the rams Move Back to Los Angeles as a win:
- St. Louis taxpayers didn’t have to foot the bill for a stadium or deal with eminent domain
- The new Rams stadium will be on privately owned land & the project will be privately financed
The Federalist Society | The Los Angeles Rams: Already Winners?
A Fredericksburg Area Eminent Domain Case By the Numbers
Estimated legal Fees for the City of Culpeper: $1 Million
The Appraisals for the land being seized by eminent domain:
- Low Appraisal: $130,000
- High Apprisal: $3.4 million (including damages)
Amount of the Bond the city had to place in escrow: $466,467
The value of a deed of trust held by a Maryland bank on the $466,467 escrow account: $1.6 million
Offer for land in fair market value transaction: $16.1 million
Fredericksburg Free Lance Star | Culpeper landowner battling town…
2 Keys Why Farmers Oppose Eminent Domain by a Special District for Power Lines
- blanket opposition to the use of eminent domain
- opposition to eminent domain that adds a new layer of power lines as opposed to upgrading existing power lines
- power lines increase farming costs by $200 an acre per year
- power lines increase the dangers of crop dusting
Where is this happening? California
What’s the special district using eminent domain? Sacramento Municipal Utility District
Why does this matter? The issue is the same in Texas for any private entity that needs to…
NBA Stadium Held Out as Eminent Domain Failure. 3 Keys for Stadium Builders to Know.
- No Return on Investment. the stadium is a financial loser. Losing $9 million in its 3rd year.
- Stadium Community promises Unfulfilled. the promised housing has yet to be developed
- Eminent Domain Abuse Abounds. Redevelopment is faltering. A sporting goods store that closed in the stadium construction remains a vacant lot.
Who is saying this? Reason
About which NBA Stadium? Brooklyn’s Barclay’s Center
A documentary about the Brooklyn stadium was shortlisted for an Oscar for best…
Lege Trend: One State Re-Writing Pipeline & Private Property laws. Pre Condemnation Access on the Chopping Block.
Where is this happening? Virginia
What sparked the change to how private property is treated by a pipeline? a controversial 2004 law that allowed precondemantion access to private property by the pipeline. Its led to landowner lawsuits and protests.
What legislative changes are being pushed? Requiring the pipeline to offer advanced notice and get owner consent to enter land
Roanoke Times | Lawmakers seek to scrap law on pipeline, property rights