Lawmakers Seek To Repeal 'Smart Growth' Law

In Wisconsin, opponents of its "Smart Growth" law worry about erosion of properties rights and complain that land-use plans are too expensive.

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July 30, 2003, 2:00 PM PDT

By Abhijeet Chavan @http://twitter.com/legalaidtech

"A group of Republican state lawmakers is trying to repeal the 'Smart Growth'law that requires all communities to develop comprehensive land-use plans by 2010.In legislation introduced last week, the lawmakers - many representing towns in rural areas - say the entire idea should be scrapped

Thanks to Diana Kanter

FULL STORY: Repeal of 'Smart Growth' law sought

Monday, July 28, 2003 in Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

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