04
Feb
2021
President Biden’s Tax Agenda: Issues for Commercial Real Estate
Posted On February 4, 2021  By Aquiles Suarez  And has 28 Comments

NAIOP members had the opportunity to learn about the association’s legislative agenda and its priorities for 2021 during the virtual 2021 Chapter Leadership and Legislative Retreat, including specifics regarding what might await the industry on tax policy in the new presidential administration. Some of President Joe […]

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29
Jan
2021
Working Together is the Roadmap to Success
Posted On January 29, 2021  By Kathryn Hamilton, CAE  And has 3 Comments

“This past year has been a time of great flux and change in commercial real estate throughout the pandemic, as it has for the nation,” opened U.S. Congressman Van Taylor (R-TX) as he addressed members of the NAIOP Board of Directors in their virtual January meeting. […]

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21
Jan
2021
The State and Local Debates on Wage Theft Legislation
Posted On January 21, 2021  By Toby Burke  And has 3 Comments

The nation witnessed the inauguration yesterday of Joseph R. Biden Jr., the 46th president of the United States. As is usually the case with a new administration, much of the nation’s attention will be focused on new proposals or actions taken by the new president that […]

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06
Jan
2021
Closely Divided Senate and Political Crosscurrents Make Passing Sweeping Legislation Difficult
Posted On January 6, 2021  By Aquiles Suarez  And has 1 Comment

The long-awaited runoffs for Georgia’s Senate seats concluded yesterday, with Democrats poised to win control of the Senate. Raphael Warnock was declared the winner in his contest against incumbent Republican incumbent Kelly Loeffler, reducing the Republican margin in the Senate to 50-49. As of Wednesday morning, […]

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16
Dec
2020
Nobody Wants To Be the Grinch Who Stole the Stimulus
Posted On December 16, 2020  By Aquiles Suarez  And has 2 Comments

Every December, as Congress is wrangling over an omnibus appropriations bill, expiring tax provisions, or some other must-pass legislation, comparisons of party leaders to Dr. Seuss’s Grinch who stole Christmas are common. Over the years, these political attacks have lost some of their power to sway […]

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02
Dec
2020
Despite Legislative Stalemate, Tax Regulators Press On
Posted On December 2, 2020  By Alex Ford  And has 1 Comment

Given the litany of headline-grabbing events that have taken place in 2020 – from the spread of a global pandemic and civil unrest, to the impeachment of President Donald Trump and a contentious election cycle – it’s no surprise that tax policy has taken somewhat of […]

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18
Nov
2020
Status Quo in State Elections
Posted On November 18, 2020  By Toby Burke  And has 1 Comment

While the primary focus of the 2020 U.S. election may have been on the race for the White House and control of the United States Senate, there were important state elections and statewide ballot initiatives before the voters as well. There were nearly 6,000 state legislative […]

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04
Nov
2020
Election Day Becomes Election Week
Posted On November 4, 2020  By Aquiles Suarez  And has 1 Comment

Election Day has come and gone, although the voting has been going on for some time in this pandemic-influenced election season, with more than 101 million Americans having cast early or mail-in votes prior to yesterday. While the votes have been cast, not all of them […]

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21
Oct
2020
State and Local Ballot Initiatives in 2020
Posted On October 21, 2020  By Toby Burke  And has 4 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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14
Oct
2020
Overreach, Political Posturing and Disarray Complicate Stimulus Talks
Posted On October 14, 2020  By Aquiles Suarez  And has 2 Comments

Despite having five months when Congress and the Trump administration could have negotiated the next phase of pandemic relief legislation, the odds of a stimulus package becoming law before the Nov. 3 elections are very low, and worsening by the minute.  The House, Senate and White […]

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