Wal-Mart Opponents Want To Form Their Own Town
February 19, 2007
Don’t like the growth policies of your local town officials? Form your own town! When officials in Irmo, South Carolina decided to annex land from
February 19, 2007
City’s Denial of Wal-Mart Leads to Lawsuit
February 19, 2007
On January 10, 2007, Sprawl-Busters reported that Wal-Mart had been defeated in Wichita, Kansas — but that the battle was far from over. At the
Wal-Mart, Small Business Killer, Offers Help To Small Business
February 19, 2007
There are consultants who hire themselves out to Chambers of Commerce across America, promising to teach small businesses how to “survive and thrive” in the
Wal-Mart Sweetens Deal With New Fire Station
February 19, 2007
Does your town need a new firestation — but can’t find the money to pay for it? Here’s an angle that local officials are sure
Wal-Mart Supercenter Gets Torpedoed
February 19, 2007
Environmental concerns and the sheer scale of their proposal have sunk Wal-Mart’s plans for a 200,000 s.f. supercenter in Groton, Connecticut. Groton is the home
Wal-Mart Approval Attracts Three Lawsuits
February 19, 2007
On December 22, 2006, Sprawl-Busters reported that Wal-Mart had spent a King’s ransom to elect a Mayor in Rosemead, California. They Mayor was a supporter
