States Play Key Role in Building Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructures

May 4, 2022

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. Department of Energy recently reported that plug-in electric and […]

NAIOP North Carolina Chapters Hold Successful State Conference

April 6, 2022

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 included legislative updates on issues at the federal, state […]

The Drive for Transportation Electrification

March 16, 2022

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 gas and oil, by moving towards electric vehicles within […]

State Leaders Debate Budget Surpluses and Taxes

March 2, 2022

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 internet transactions, along with the $193.5 billion allocated to […]

State Advocacy Essential for NAIOP Chapters in 2022

January 5, 2022

As the new year begins, lawmakers will begin returning to their chambers to discuss and debate numerous pieces of legislation. Congress is currently focused on President Joe Biden’s Build Back Better initiative and voting rights legislation, but conventional wisdom suggest that passage of meaningful, nonpartisan legislation will remain a challenge during an election year. However, […]

The Role of State and Local Governments in Spurring Economic Development

December 15, 2021

Real estate developers and owners provide the commercial and residential space for individuals to live, work and play. State and local governments can play an important role in supporting this through incentives and other measures that ensure development projects financially “pencil” and are economically sustainable over the long term. Tax Increment Financing (TIF) districts are […]

State Governments Adopt Building Electrification Mandates

December 1, 2021

The debate on greenhouse gases and climate change is occurring at every level of government within the United States. Many states have initiated mandates calling for commercial building owners to gradually reduce their greenhouse gas emissions and eventually become net-zero by certain dates as part of efforts to address climate change. These mandates have included […]

Local Reliance on Property Tax Revenue

November 3, 2021

Every local government in the United States is required to operate under a balanced budget where incoming revenues equal outgoing expenditures. The National League of Cities has referred to these local budget as “political instrument(s)” that governs public policy priorities, funds government services and programs, sets spending limitations and establishes a level of transparency and accountability […]

Redistricting Could Work Against Congressional Democrats in 2022

September 15, 2021

Democrats in Congress are currently debating President Joe Biden’s $3.5 trillion human infrastructure plan which will probably include one of the largest tax increases in generations. Both Republicans and Democrats know that this will be a major issue in next year’s midterm elections, with Republicans expecting it will benefit them politically. While votes taken by […]

State and Local Governments Receive Federal Recovery Funds Under Interim Rule

August 18, 2021

The federal government has provided additional support for state and local governments in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. President Joe Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act (ARP) into law on March 11, which established the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds. The new federal funds provide $350 billion to support state, local, territorial, […]

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Toby Burke