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To counter Arkansas’ Congressmen opposition to the Plains & Eastern Clean Line transmission line, which would run through Arkansas but not provide electricity in Arkansas, an economic study was released.
Who authored the economic study? the Center for Business and Economic Research at UA’s Sam M. Walton College of Business
What economic boon for Arkansas did the report show?
California’s Governor Jerry Brown has proposed water tunnels to move water around California. California farmers have water and the cities need it.
To accomplish this great water migration, California is proposing to use eminent domain against 300 farms to build the 30-mile-long tunnels that will reshape the delta formed by the San Joaquin and Sacramento rivers.
Landowners are facing a 30 day window to either accept or reject 1, single, offer from the state according to…
Eminent domain may be used by Jersey Village against 16 businesses and institutions so that the Village can relocate water and sewer.
California is actively building high speed rail. This week the State Public Works Board approved its 246th condemantion resolution since 2013. Fresno Bee
Not only is aquiring land time consuming, but California’s experience is also teaching us that high speed rail is a lengthy process. To move high speed rail along more quickly, the California legislature added a budget rider that will:
Its harder and harder to build insfrastructure in Texas. Tollroads, high speed rails, pipelines are greeted by protestors, private property rights activists, and lawsuits.
The Midwest has responded with the Midwest Alliance for Insfrstructure Now. It is a coalition of:
Willing buyers, a hot topic in eminent domain. No one wants to be forced into selling their property. So, who doesn’t like this idea?
Surprise, surprise, more people oppose eminent domain according to an Austin environmental lawyer.
Opposition to eminent domain use for a water pipeline that seeks to move East Texas water to DFW has fueled campaign contributions, and court cases related to open records.
Tarrant Water Campaign is Over East Texas Land: Ft Worth Star Telegram
This week Grayson County commissioners declined to use eminent domain to rebuild the Carpenters Bluff Bridge. Teh current bridge appears to be either a dirt path or a wooden path, which seems appropriate considering you go back in time when entering Oklahoma.
A collaborative project emerged. The states are funding a replacement for the 100 year old bridge. The Oklahoma County will maintain the the bill. Grayson County is required to acquire the right of way and is doing so through…
In Texas, The Senate Committee on Transportation approved SB 1601 which would deny eminent domain for high speed rail in Texas.
In Minnesota, all railroads may have their eminent domain authority revoked or curtailed by local government approval of projects. Opponents to a rail plan cite problems for emergency responders, increased train traffic, and lower property values in their desir…
One eminent domain bill is becoming a media darling: HB 565 by Burkett. The bill revokes eminent domain authority from a private toll company.
Here’s why Burkett says it is important:
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