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, […]

States Look to Strengthen Local Permitting Processes

July 21, 2021

Owners and developers of commercial real estate recognize that obtaining local building permits is an essential and fundamental requirement for the development and improvement of their properties. The processes for obtaining these permits vary by municipality and state. These variations lead to uncertainties and delays in projects moving forward, which impacts the development project’s financing, cost […]

NAIOP of North Carolina Holds Successful Day at the State Capitol

July 7, 2021

NAIOP of North Carolina recently hosted the first in-person Day at the State Capitol since the outbreak of the pandemic. It provided NAIOP members from the Charlotte, North Carolina Piedmont Triad, and Raleigh-Durham chapters with the opportunity to advocate for effective policies that advance commercial real estate development within the state. This year’s legislative priorities […]

Effective Advocacy Leads to Legislative Victories in Florida

May 19, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic created new challenges in educating state and local lawmakers during this legislative year. NAIOP of Florida successfully adapted to these new challenges through a sustained advocacy approach that resulted in several legislative victories of importance to NAIOP and the commercial real estate industry. These successes demonstrate the effectiveness of remaining engaged, working […]

The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021: What State and Local Governments Should Know

May 5, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the entire country and the world. Most state and local governments in the United States issued stay-at-home orders and imposed business restrictions on nonessential services to slow the spread of the virus. This caused an economic slowdown that initially concerned many state and local lawmakers. Revenue projections from various sectors, […]

Fiscal Condition of States Not as Grim During Pandemic as Expected

March 17, 2021

March 11 marked the one-year anniversary of the pandemic in the United States. It also marked the starting point of most governors imposing business restrictions on non-essential services within their individual states. The economic slowdown initially raised concerns that state revenue projections would not be reached. There was concern that the economic slowdown would strain […]

Hawaii Legislature Considering Commercial Rent Moratorium

February 16, 2021

The Hawaii Senate is considering legislation that places a moratorium on commercial evictions. The legislation is similar to a bill, SB 939, that was introduced in California last year. Hawaii’s SB 563 would prohibit landlords from legal proceedings to evict or collect unpaid rent from commercial tenants that have been adversely impacted by the COVID-19 […]

The State and Local Debates on Wage Theft Legislation

January 21, 2021

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 will determine federal policy on a number of issues. […]

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Toby Burke