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Farmers back bill that clarifies landowner rights in eminent domain cases

February 11, 2016

The state’s largest farmers’ advocacy organization is backing a bill introduced by Sen. Mark Obenshain, R-Harrisonburg, that spells out landowner rights when property is damaged in activities related to eminent domain.

Legislative Issues, Property Rights

Farm Bureau applauds successful property rights bills

February 28, 2013

The state’s largest farmers’ advocacy organization this week voiced approval of property rights bills that were successful in this year’s Virginia General Assembly.

Legislative Issues, Property Rights

Property rights amendment to take effect Jan. 1, 2013

December 13, 2012

For private property rights advocates in Virginia, the wait is almost over. An amendment to the state constitution approved by voters on Nov. 6 will take effect Jan. 1, 2013.

Legislative Issues, Property Rights

Voters approve property rights amendment by wide margin

November 8, 2012

Producer members of county Farm Bureaus throughout Virginia are extremely pleased that Question 1 on the Virginia ballot passed by 75 percent on Nov. 6, said Wayne Pryor, president of the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation.

Legislative Issues, Property Rights

Proposed eminent domain amendment protects ‘the little guy’

October 18, 2012

One item Virginia voters will see on the Nov. 6 ballot is a proposed state constitutional amendment regarding the use of eminent domain to take private property.

Legislative Issues, Property Rights

Campaign launched to encourage ‘yes’ votes for private property rights

July 16, 2012

Virginia landowners will be confident that their private property cannot be taken and given to another private owner under eminent domain if the commonwealth’s voters approve Question 1 on the Nov. 6 ballot.

Legislative Issues, Property Rights

Federal efforts to protect property rights mirror Virginia’s

March 8, 2012

As Virginia moves closer to a constitutional amendment to protect private property owners from eminent domain abuse, Congress is considering similar legislation.

Legislative Issues, Property Rights

Wythe County farmer wins eminent domain suit against VDOT

December 8, 2011

Edd Jennings proved that farmers sometimes can prevail over eminent domain.

Legislative Issues, Property Rights

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