The Presidential election will be the preoccupation of millions of American voters on November 4th, but residents in one small California community will be focusing on a local vote with big impacts as well.
Plans for a Walmart Supercenter moved a step closer this week after the city issued a demolition permit for the old Father Lopez Catholic High School.
Attorney Amy Manzelli of Concord-based firm Sulloway and Hollis attended a Hooksett Conservation Commission meeting Wednesday and briefed members on ways Wal-Mart intends to make the store a little more environmentally responsible.
One of the most salient features of the land use process in America is the total reliance on experts hired by the developer.
It’s payback time in Vermont. Wal-Mart has donated to Vermont Governor Jim Douglas’ re-election campaign, and now the Governor is returning the favor by speaking at the company’s rally in the town of St. Albans on October 4th.
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 | Wal-Mart's Land Use | |
 | Save Money, Live Better: Wal-Mart's State Tax Avoidance Schemes | |
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FROM THE BATTLEMART BLOG
- Atascadero, CA. One Candidate Supports Limit on Superstore Size On November Ballot
The Presidential election will be the preoccupation of millions of American voters on November 4th, but residents in one small California community will be focusing on a local vote with big impacts as well. - Plans to build a Supercenter near Civil War battlefield taking heavy criticism
Many concerned about the increased traffic and inevitable commercial growth surrounding a Historic Civil War Battleground if Wal-Mart builds. - NEW HAMPSHIRE SITE FIGHT: HOOKSETT STORE GOING ‘GREEN’
Attorney Amy Manzelli of Concord-based firm Sulloway and Hollis attended a Hooksett Conservation Commission meeting Wednesday and briefed members on ways Wal-Mart intends to make the store a little more environmentally responsible. - London, Ont. City Agrees To Independent Study of Wal-Mart Plan
One of the most salient features of the land use process in America is the total reliance on experts hired by the developer. - St.Albans, VT. Vermont Governor To Appear At Pro-Wal-Mart Rally
It’s payback time in Vermont. Wal-Mart has donated to Vermont Governor Jim Douglas’ re-election campaign, and now the Governor is returning the favor by speaking at the company’s rally in the town of St. Albans on October 4th.
