“A people averse to the institution of private property is without the first element of freedom.” —Lord Acton The latest Civitas Poll pried into Republican primary voters and ... Keep Reading
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It’s Always Time for a Film on Eminent Domain Abuse
Little Pink House is a new film starring Catherine Keener as Susette Kelo. It chronicles the story of Kelo v. City of New London, a famous eminent domain court case. Most of us ... Keep Reading
Eminent Domain and Savings Reserve: Bills to Watch
As the calendar turns to February and this year's legislative session works through its second week, things have remained pretty quiet thus far. There are, however, three bills ... Keep Reading
Proposed Constitutional Amendment Would Bolster Property Rights
Bill proposes to amend eminent domain section of state constitution Would strike the phrase “public benefit” from allowable use Supporters say move would offer vital ... Keep Reading
NC Supreme Court to Review Emerald Isle Property Rights Case
Today, the North Carolina Supreme Court agreed to review a lower court decision in a property rights lawsuit brought against the city of Emerald Isle by the Pacific Legal ... Keep Reading
Eminent Domain Amendment Proposal Wins House Committee Approval
From WRAL: State and local governments would be prohibited from taking private property for certain economic development purposes under a proposed constitutional amendment ... Keep Reading
Civitas Poll: NC Voters Oppose Abuse of the Right of Eminent Domain
June 11, 2014 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Francis De Luca (919) 834-2099 Francis.deluca@nccivitas.org RALEIGH – The latest Civitas Institute Poll shows North Carolina ... Keep Reading
Fracking, eminent domain crosstabs, May 2014
Fracking, Eminent Domain Crosstabs May 2014 ... Keep Reading
State House Tentatively Approves Eminent Domain Amendment
The House gave tentative approval to HB8 which would let voters decide on a constitutional amendment to allow the government to take private property only for "public use." The ... Keep Reading
Restrictions on Eminent Domain Get Traction in the House
The House Judiciary Committee passed HB8 which would restrict when a government could take someone's private property for a public or private project. There would be a referendum ... Keep Reading
