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, with chapters from New Mexico to Washington state invited […]
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 a candidate’s position on certain core economic issues. Economic […]
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 assist state and local governments in following federal guidelines […]
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, were lower, overall revenue shortfalls from the pandemic did […]
There are many ways that developers can work to maximize confidentiality while working within the confines of states’ sunshine laws, though they may not be aware of some of the nuances and key considerations involved. In a recent NAIOP webinar, Rebecca “Elissa” Wilson, Of Counsel, Vorys; and Scott Ziance, Partner and National Economic Development Incentives […]
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 in the legislative process, state lawmakers have come to […]
