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

1
Mar
2023
NAIOP of Florida Holds Successful Advocacy Day at the State Capitol
Posted On March 1, 2023  By Toby Burke  And has No Comment

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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15
Feb
2023
Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Top Priority for Local Governments
Posted On February 15, 2023  By Toby Burke  And has No Comment

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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14
Dec
2022
State Election Successes for Both Political Parties in 2022
Posted On December 14, 2022  By Toby Burke  And has No Comment

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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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 No Comment

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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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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