Land Use & Zoning
Which Connecticut government entity has the authority to take private property for economic development through eminent domain, as established in the case Kelo v. City of New London (2005)?
AOnly state government for highways
BConnecticut municipalities, though Connecticut has since added protections limiting 'economic development' takings✓ Correct
COnly the federal government
DNo government in Connecticut since Kelo
Explanation
Kelo v. City of New London established that local governments could use eminent domain for economic development.
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