The decision speaks for itself and we're moving forward with condemnation. The interpretation is that we have authority with superior eminent domain power and with that we're moving forward to acquire the land.
The Ports Authority opposes this bill. It interferes with, and is inconsistent with, the Supreme Court's ruling.
I grew up in South Carolina. There are a lot of things about state government that we're not proud of where we rank. The ports authority is not one of them.
The Supreme Court made it clear that the authority gets the first shot at the land. With their decision in hand, we're moving forward with steps to acquire the site.