That means we need only a quarter of the Democratic members, ... Eleven states have changed their eminent domain laws since the U.S. Supreme Court ruled. Why not Connecticut? Why do we need more than three months to study this issue?

With 38 states either limiting eminent domain abuses or currently in the process of doing so, this is a grassroots movement of epic proportions. There is a real opportunity to change the law, and state legislators from both parties are taking notice.

Florida's laws are one of the worst in the country for using eminent domain for private development. It is absolutely terrible.

Wal-Mart and Target have both been criticized for their eminent domain use.

The eminent domain issue is not just about Riviera Beach.

The timing is perfect for your committee to take this up. (Eminent domain) is on the minds of the homeowner. It's on the minds of the business owner.