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Toby Burke is the Senior Director of State and Local Affairs for NAIOP.

2
Nov
2022
NAIOP Hosts Western Chapters and Nevada State Meetings
Posted On November 2, 2022  By Toby Burke  And has No Comment

NAIOP Corporate hosted two meetings in Las Vegas last month designed to bring chapters together to highlight common legislative and policy challenges, and to share successful advocacy strategies and approaches. The first meeting was a policy summit for NAIOP chapters located in the western United States, […]

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19
Oct
2022
Key Gubernatorial Races to Watch in 2022
Posted On October 19, 2022  By Toby Burke  And has No Comment

While the primary focus of this year’s election is which party will control the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives next year, gubernatorial races are also being held in 36 states. The outcome of many of these races is difficult to predict and may depend on […]

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21
Sep
2022
State and Local Governments Play Key Role in Achieving Federal Policy Objectives
Posted On September 21, 2022  By Toby Burke  And has No Comment

The federal government in the United States is responsible for establishing national policies and objectives that are often not achievable without the active participation of state and local governments in our federalist system of government. Federal funds are usually included as part of these efforts to […]

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17
Aug
2022
Revenue Surpluses Provide Opportunity for Tax Relief within States
Posted On August 17, 2022  By Toby Burke  And has No Comment

The economic slowdown from the COVID-19 pandemic initially raised concerns within states that general revenue collections would be lower than anticipated and, as a result, create shortfalls in maintaining a balanced budget. Although revenue collections from certain sectors of the economy, such as hospitality and tourism, […]

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6
Jul
2022
NAIOP State Advocacy Influences Legislative Outcomes for CRE
Posted On July 6, 2022  By Toby Burke  And has 4 Comments

Several state legislatures this year have debated legislation that would change the rules and policies impacting commercial real estate. In California and North Carolina, effective advocacy by the NAIOP chapters has protected and advanced the interests of the industry at the state levels. Through the chapters’ engagement […]

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15
Jun
2022
Permit Reform Legislation Advances Following NAIOP’s Advocacy Day in North Carolina
Posted On June 15, 2022  By Toby Burke  And has No Comment

Members from NAIOP’s three chapters in North Carolina traveled to Raleigh last week to advance the priorities of the commercial real estate development industry in meetings with state lawmakers. The top priority for NAIOP of North Carolina, the state alliance of NAIOP chapters, is the passage […]

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4
May
2022
States Play Key Role in Building Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructures
Posted On May 4, 2022  By Toby Burke  And has 2 Comments

The transportation industry accounts for the highest percentage of total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the United States according to the Environmental Protection Agency. This has resulted in greater demand and interest for electric vehicles and trucks (EV) in order to reduce these emissions. The U.S. […]

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6
Apr
2022
NAIOP North Carolina Chapters Hold Successful State Conference
Posted On April 6, 2022  By Toby Burke  And has 1 Comment

More than 400 members from the three NAIOP chapters in North Carolina traveled to the Pinehurst Resort last week for the NAIOP North Carolina State Conference. The all-day conference included a number of sessions related to the state of the industry, along with a general session that […]

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16
Mar
2022
The Drive for Transportation Electrification
Posted On March 16, 2022  By Toby Burke  And has 1 Comment

Governments at every level are considering polices to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from both stationary and mobile sources as part of efforts to address climate change. Some of these efforts have centered on initiatives to lowering domestic use on fossil fuels, such as coal, petroleum, natural […]

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2
Mar
2022
State Leaders Debate Budget Surpluses and Taxes
Posted On March 2, 2022  By Toby Burke  And has No Comment

Most state governments have emerged from the pandemic-induced economic slowdown with budgetary surpluses because projected revenue losses did not occur.  Losses in tax collections from certain sectors of the economy, such as restaurants, hospitality and entertainment, were offset by the collection of sales taxes from increased […]

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