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Opportunities and Challenges for Transportation Infrastructure Policy in 2026

  • February 18, 2026
To ensure commercial real estate developers can build the communities of our future, all levels of government must ensure proper maintenance of and investment into transportation infrastructure. A lack of coordination between the levels of government and internationally poses a threat to major infrastructure projects, which require years of planning and stability to complete. However, recent regional success stories provide reasons to be optimistic about the future of transportation infrastructure.
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119th Congress Brings Major Policy Changes to Washington, In Spite of Modest Legislative Accomplishments

  • December 3, 2025
Lawmakers will soon head home for the holiday season. This is a good opportunity to look back on the 119th Congress and see how, despite narrow majorities and other obstacles, Republicans in Washington and President Donald Trump have still managed to put their stamp on federal policy. Their legacy is likely to influence Washington politics for the next generation.
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The Government Shutdown and Commercial Real Estate

  • October 15, 2025
As of midnight Tuesday, the federal government has been closed for two weeks, with few signs pointing to a quick resolution or change in the political dynamics that led to the current impasse. A federal government shutdown of short duration is perceived by many outside of the nation’s capital as more of a political show than anything else. But the longer a shutdown lasts, the more the impact is felt by businesses and the public, including in the commercial real estate industry.
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As Parties Jockey for Leverage, Government Shutdown Approaches

  • September 17, 2025
With Congress set to recess next week for Rosh Hashanah, less than four legislative days remain this month for Congress to agree on a stop-gap funding measure needed to avert a government shutdown on Sept. 30. But with both parties still jockeying for political advantage, a federal government shutdown – if only short-term – seems all but inevitable.  
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State Governments Face Budget Uncertainties

  • June 18, 2025
State governments are required to maintain balanced budgets that ensure revenues equal expenditures. Any budgetary shortfall requires lawmakers to make calculated decisions to either reduce government services or generate additional revenue through tax and fee increases. There is growing uncertainty within the states of projected state revenues as President Donald Trump and Congress attempt to restructure federal support for state services and programs. The revenue concerns in the states are furthered by economic growth questions, inflation and the conclusion of the one-time pandemic relief funding from the federal government.
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Agreement on Budget Resolution Clears Another Hurdle in Congressional Effort to Pass Tax Reform

  • April 16, 2025
Last week, Congressional Republicans made significant progress in their efforts to advance President Donald Trump’s tax and spending priorities, with House Republicans agreeing to the 70-page budget blueprint that lays out a fiscal framework for implementing the president’s border security, defense, energy and tax priorities.
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Presidential Campaign Promises Lead to a Busy First 100 Days

  • March 5, 2025
It is normal for the first 100 days of a new administration to create a lot of activity in Washington, but the first six weeks of President Donald Trump’s administration are proving to be busier than normal – and with looming deadlines ahead, things do not appear to be slowing down.
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CRE Leaders: What’s on Our Minds for 2025

  • February 10, 2025
Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody's Analytics, shared an overview of the macroeconomic environment and potential policies of the new administration on a recent webinar hosted by Marcus & Millichap. A panel discussion followed that included NAIOP President and CEO Marc Selvitelli.
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