A legislative hearing on a bill to strengthen property owner rights during eminent domain proceedings turns into an anti-Keystone XL rally at the state Capitol
A legislative hearing on a bill to strengthen property owner rights during eminent domain proceedings turns into an anti-Keystone XL rally at the state Capitol.
Senator Annette Dubas of Fullerton tells the Judiciary Committee the state's experience with TransCanada prompted her to sponsor the bill. . .
Sen. Annette Dubas, Fullerton; "take their property"
Many property owners testify that TransCanada has used bullying tactics during right-of-way negotiations.
Property owners opposed to the Keystone XL oil pipeline tell the legislature's Judiciary Committee Nebraska needs to provide land owners with more rights in eminent domain proceedings.
Susan Dunavan of York says she has had to go through eminent domain proceedings twice. . .
Susan Dunavan, York; "public purpose"
Others more directly criticize TransCanada, telling lawmakers a foreign company shouldn't be given eminent domain rights.
The committee is considering a bill that would strengthen property owner rights in eminent domain proceedings.
Nebraska land owners line up to support a bill that would strengthen their rights in eminent domain proceedings.
Kent Franzen of Wayne tells members of the Judiciary Committee during a hearing at the Capitol the state would not deprive someone accused of a crime the information needed to mount a strong defense.
Kent Franzen, Wayne; "that's proper"
The committee is considering a bill that would strengthen property owner rights in such proceedings.
Opponents of the Keystone XL oil pipeline disclose their displeasure with TransCanada during a legislative hearing on a bill that would strengthen property owner rights during eminent domain proceedings.
Donna Roller of York County accuses TransCanada of using any and all tactics to acquire the land needed to build Keystone XL. . .
Donna Roller, York County; "health of our water"
The bill would give property owners more rights during eminent domain negotiations.
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