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Author: Toby Burke

Voting

State Elections Are Important to Commercial Development

The political battle over the presidency and the control of both chambers on Capitol Hill is expected to garner most of the attention of the national media this year. While the outcome of these campaigns will have significant implications on policy debates at the national level, they should not overshadow or minimize the important political races for control of state legislatures and gubernatorial offices across the country. The outcome of these more-grassroots races in comparison to control of state capitols may be more reflective of the policies of importance to the American people.

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Texas State Capitol

NAIOP Hosts Texas State Summit

NAIOP hosted a Texas summit meeting in Dallas last week for members of our Austin, Houston, and North Texas chapters to discuss the major issues facing the industry in the state. The summit provided members with the opportunity to engage in discussions on major trends and topics of importance to NAIOP and the commercial real estate industry.

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Florida state flag

NAIOP of Florida Holds Successful Advocacy Day at the State Capitol

Members from the five NAIOP chapters in Florida traveled to Tallahassee last week for a joint NAIOP-ICSC legislative advocacy Day at the State Capitol. The two-day event provided an important opportunity for attendees to meet with their state lawmakers and government officials and advance the interests of the commercial real estate industry.

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Electric vehicle charging

Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Top Priority for Local Governments

Cities and counties are increasingly adopting local ordinances that are intended to spur the electrification of our transportation system in order to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from fossil fuels. Local efforts to support the use of EVs by both the public and private sectors will require the development and expansion of a reliable and sustainable EV charging system.

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State elections

State Election Successes for Both Political Parties in 2022

While the primary focus of the national media during the 2022 election may have been on a potential “red wave” for control of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives, there were over 6,200 state legislative races in 46 states. The outcome of these state races has significant impacts on core policy issues of importance for commercial real estate, such as taxes, regulations and economic development.

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