The eminent-domain debate continues

04/21/2006

St. Paul Pioneer Press
April 21, 206

The eminent-domain debate enters an important phase today when a House-Senate conference committee tries to blend bills that change current law. The meeting will take place at 1 p.m.

Each of the bills defines and modifies the circumstances under which the government is allowed to seize private property. But there are differences in the two bills that will need to be ironed out before a compromise proposal can be voted on by each chamber of the Legislature.

Also happening today:

After opening the day with a 6:15 a.m. appearance to talk about immigration on Fox News’ “Fox & Friends,” Gov. Tim Pawlenty will host his weekly radio show at 9 a.m. on 830 AM.

The House is in session at 8:30 a.m.

events elsewhere

Understanding affordable housing through computer models is part of a free forum sponsored by the Center for Urban and Regional Affairs at noon at the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management. Call 612-625-1551 for more information.

The intersection of religion and politics is familiar turf for Michael Novak, a religion and philosophy professor employed by the American Enterprise Institute. He’ll deliver a free lecture on “The Universal Hunger for Liberty” at the University of Minnesota Law School’s Mondale Hall from 12:15 to 1:30 p.m. Call 612-378-1935 for more information.