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A variety of issues arise in the Palouse-Clearwater region
Below are a few articles of recent environmental issues found in the
local news.
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Proposition 2
As stated on the fascimile ballot:
PROPOSITION TWO:
AN INITIATIVE LIMITING EMINENT DOMAIN WHEN USED FOR ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT; DEFINING LAND USE LAW; AND PERMITTING JUST COMPENSATION
FOR REGULATORY TAKINGS.
An initiative relating to eminent domain; amending section 7-701, Idaho
Code, to provide limitations on eminent domain for private parties, and
for urban renewal or economic development purposes; and provide for
further judicial review of proceedings involving the exercise of
eminent domain; adding a new section 7-701A to provide for definitions
relating to highest and best use, fair market value, just compensation,
and land use law; and amending Chapter 80, Title 67, Idaho Code, to
provide for just compensation when a regulatory action reduces fair
market value of property and to provide just compensation to a
condemnee.
For more information on the arguments against and for this proposition,
see Neighbors
Protecting Idaho and the
Idaho Secretary of State's web page.
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Highway 95 Environmental Impact Statement
The Idaho Transportation Department is currently holding a series of
public meetings and hosting a public information kiosk in Moscow to
collect input and answer questions about the proposed routes for a
widened US Highway 95 between Thorn Creek Road and the South end of
Moscow. To read more about ITD's schedule and proposed route options,
visit their
project website
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