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Republicans Set House and Senate Leadership

Tuesday, November 19, 2024

As President-elect Donald Trump moves quickly to nominate his cabinet, congressional Republicans last week moved to cement their majority leadership for the 119th Congress.

Canadian Government Proposes Vacant Land Tax

Tuesday, October 22, 2024

The tax is intended to spur development of new housing on privately owned vacant land and generate a new source of revenue for the government.

Congress on Recess Until November

Tuesday, October 1, 2024

Both chambers have agreed to a temporary funding resolution that expires on Dec. 20; an end-of-year tax bill remains a possibility.

Federal Reserve to Scale Back Bank Capital Regulation

Tuesday, September 17, 2024

The continued availability of commercial credit for real estate is a top NAIOP public policy priority in 2024, and NAIOP and a coalition of real estate groups advocated for changes in the Fed&

Congress Returns from Summer Recess to Funding Debates

Tuesday, September 10, 2024

A funding measure must be passed by Sept. 30 to continue government operations and prevent a government shutdown a little over a month before the November elections.

Fed Chairman Powell Signals Rate Cuts

Tuesday, August 27, 2024

“The time has come for policy to adjust,” Jerome Powell said, and cited cooling labor market conditions as a reason that inflationary fears had lessened.

Tax Bill Falls Victim to Election-year Politics

Tuesday, August 6, 2024

The legislation would have revived a trio of business tax provisions that had received overwhelming bipartisan support in the House, passing 357-70 in January.

White House Introduces National Rent Control Policy

Tuesday, July 23, 2024

The proposal would force corporate landlords to agree to cap rents increases at 5% or lose the ability to depreciate residential rental properties over the current depreciation period of 27.5

Congress Focuses on Appropriations Bills

Tuesday, July 9, 2024

The House and Senate return this week from their Fourth of July holiday recess and will focus on fiscal year 2025 spending legislation.

Supreme Court Ruling Avoids Wealth Tax Issue

Tuesday, June 25, 2024

Taxing capital assets at the federal level, absent a sale,

States Debate Budget for Fiscal Year 2025

Tuesday, June 18, 2024

States with budget deficits may focus on the commercial real estate industry as a source of additional revenue to address budget shortfalls.

US Department of Energy Publishes Definition of Zero-emissions Building

Tuesday, June 11, 2024

To qualify as a zero-emissions building, a structure must achieve zero operational emissions from energy use in accordance with specific criteria.

Hybrid Workweek for Canadian Federal Public Servants

Tuesday, May 21, 2024

NAIOP Canadian chapters support the federal government’s decision, a positive first step towards the economic revitalization of city centres across the country.

FAA Reauthorization Passes Senate Without Tax Provision

Tuesday, May 14, 2024

The legislation became the target for many unrelated amendments from sponsors of legislation looking for a vehicle to carry their bills.

NAIOP and Housing Allies Back Adaptive Reuse Measures

Tuesday, May 7, 2024

An adaptive reuse incentive would be an additional tool in a comprehensive housing policy response for which NAIOP and its allies have been advocating at the federal level.

Senate Democrats Introduce Carried Interest Tax Bill

The Carried Interest Fairness Act would increase the tax on carried interest compensation from capital gains rates to ordinary income.

Canadian Government Announces $6 Billion Housing Infrastructure Fund

Tuesday, April 9, 2024

The fund is part of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s strategy to address the country’s shortage of affordable housing.

Biden Releases 2025 Budget Proposal

Tuesday, March 19, 2024

The budget proposes tax increases of approximately $4.9 trillion, with many aimed at capital gains taxes.

Spending Package Expected to Pass Before Shutdown Deadline

Tuesday, March 5, 2024

The funding agreement should be with the Senate for action before President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address on Thursday evening.

House Passes Bipartisan Tax Legislation

Tuesday, February 6, 2024

Despite the strong vote in the House, several members of the Senate have voiced concerns with other provisions included in the bill.