What transmission line is this state & federal legislative re-write concerning? The Plains and Eastern Clean Line high-voltage transmission, a clean energy line traversing Arkansas, Missouri & other central states
What caused the hoopla? Missouri & Arkansas chimed in when the transmission line sought eminent domain but wasn’t providing power within each state.
What are the arguments bandied about?
- Tangible public use. Congressman Cotton is ok with eminent domain, if the communities impacted benefit from the use
- The Federal Fix. Congress has its hands on the Assuring Property Rights Over Vast Access to Lands Act that will:
- Give states final approval for eminent domain for transmission lines
- State’s Rights.
- The federal government can’t usurp state power on granting eminent domain.
- The federal government is making a “blatant government overreach”
- SOUND FAMILIAR? Sounds like federal granting of eminent domain for railroads
The Courier | Senators file amendment to block Clean Line funding