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

21
Oct
2020
State and Local Ballot Initiatives in 2020
Posted On October 21, 2020  By Toby Burke  And has 3 Comments

The 2020 U.S. election will have significant implications for the leadership and political makeup of our legislative bodies at the federal, state and local levels. Candidates for elected office are dominating the airwaves, social media and other outlets with campaign advertisements as Nov. 3 draws closer. […]

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2
Sep
2020
California First in the Nation to Enact Zero-emission Truck Regulation
Posted On September 2, 2020  By Toby Burke  And has No Comment

The California Resources Board (CARB) unanimously adopted the Advanced Clean Truck Regulation on June 25. The new regulation intends to transition all medium- and heavy-duty truck fleets in the state to zero-emission vehicles by 2045. The board’s action is part of the state’s efforts to move away from […]

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19
Aug
2020
COVID-19 Takes Toll on State and Local Budgets
Posted On August 19, 2020  By Toby Burke  And has No Comment

The gravity of COVIC-19’s impact on states and communities was not anticipated at the start of this year. The spread of the virus required states and local governments to take unprecedented actions including issuing stay-at-home orders and strengthening healthcare services; these actions have dramatically impacted state […]

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17
Jun
2020
The Fiscal Impact of COVID-19 on the States
Posted On June 17, 2020  By Toby Burke  And has No Comment

The U.S. economy was strong as we started this year and the outlook was that it would fundamentally continue through 2020. The thriving economy had led to increased state revenues from taxes and other fees, which allowed governors and state legislatures to balance their budgets more […]

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3
Jun
2020
California Facing Commercial Foreclosures and Bankruptcy Crisis
Posted On June 3, 2020  By Toby Burke  And has 1 Comment

There is legislation moving through the California Senate that would devastate the commercial real estate industry and upend the landlord-tenant relationship. SB 939, sponsored by Senator Scott Weiner (D-San Francisco), would provide commercial tenants with new rights and allow them to pay no rent for an […]

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20
Nov
2019
NAIOP’s California Chapters Meet to Discuss Strategy
Posted On November 20, 2019  By Toby Burke  And has No Comment

California is by far the most populous state in the country, which gives it the ability to have an influence beyond its borders. To help sort out what’s happening in the Golden State, representatives from four of California’s NAIOP chapters met for a legislative summit last […]

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21
Mar
2019
NAIOP’s 2019 Days at the Capital Are Generating Successes
Posted On March 21, 2019  By Toby Burke  And has No Comment

NAIOP chapters are playing a critical role in advancing the interests of commercial real estate before policymakers. Our legislative days at the state capitol in particular are providing NAIOP members with an important opportunity to build relationships and educate state lawmakers on the important issues facing […]

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1
Nov
2017
“Pollution Diet” for Bay Enters Final Phase before 2025 Deadline
Posted On November 1, 2017  By Toby Burke  And has No Comment

The Chesapeake Bay watershed – covering 64,000 square miles and with tributaries within the District of Columbia and six states – has been designated among the nation’s “impaired waters” due to nutrient pollution, leading to extensive and long-term efforts to improve the health of the bay. […]

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19
Jul
2017
The House of Representatives Takes Steps Toward Federalism
Posted On July 19, 2017  By Toby Burke  And has No Comment

This spring, House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) and Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) announced the creation of a bipartisan Task Force on Intergovernmental Affairs with a focus on the intergovernmental relationship between the federal government and states, tribes, and local authorities in managing and administering public […]

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6
Apr
2017
Cities Turning to Commercial Real Estate for Housing Solutions
Posted On April 6, 2017  By Toby Burke  And has No Comment

America’s cities are experiencing an economic resurgence that is drawing people back into cities to live, work and play. While local officials have welcomed the revitalization of their downtown corridors and communities, the influx of residents has increased demand for housing. This is reflected in increased […]

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