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City Imposes Controversial Fees For Street Marches

Hundreds marched in San Antonio, Texas, in defiance of new street procession fees that the organizations believe will stifle free speech.
12 August 2009 - 11:00am
San Antonio Express-News

Dry Counties Facing Zoning Issues As Liquor Sales Approved

The Planning and Zoning Commission of Lubbock, Texas is in the process of revamping old zoning to meet a new voter-approved iniative to allow off-premise alcohol sales.
4 June 2009 - 1:00pm
Lubbock Avalanche-Journal

Handicapped Spots on Residential Streets?

A struggle in Newburyport, Mass., poses an interesting question- should residential neighborhoods have handicapped street parking for residents who need it?
20 June 2008 - 1:00pm
The Daily News of Newburyport

Solar Home Overshadowed by New Construction: Is There a 'Right to Light'?

Planners in Saskatchewan, Canada encouraged the Schewes to build solar panels on their roof and go off the grid. Then they okayed a home next door that overshadowed the Schewes. Do homeowners have a 'right to light'?
14 June 2008 - 11:00am
Canwest News Service

'Takings' Case Challenges Govt. Rights Over Federal Lands

A case over land rights in the West going back decades has been awarded to the estate of a deceased property rights activist, who contended that the Forest Service deprived his ranch of water.
12 June 2008 - 2:00pm
Yahoo News

Want to Renovate Your San Francisco Home? Good Luck.

San Francisco city planners take a hard line on renovating the city's stock of historic homes. Homeowners, architects, and even preservationists are saying the department has gone too far.
27 May 2008 - 6:00am
The San Francisco Chronicle
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