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Summer is just around the corner and it’s time for another Dress Down for America’s Credit Unions PAC (formerly CULAC). It begins on June 15,…
America’s Credit Unions’ Election Resources: A Briefing
With this year being an election year, it can be good to think about how your credit union is engaging members and staff around civic…
2026 Legislative Session Recap Now Available
The League has released its 2026 Legislative Session Recap, providing an overview of key policy developments, advocacy efforts, and legislative outcomes from this year’s session…
Emerging Leaders Network – Past GAC Crashers Panel
May 27 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm - On Wednesday, May 27 from 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm, members of the Emerging Leaders Network…
Maine Credit Union League Joins Nationwide Industry Letter to FTC on Holder Rule Concerns
The Maine Credit Union League recently joined every other state credit union league and association nationwide in signing onto a joint letter led by America’s Credit…
America’s Credit Unions Hires Veteran Washington Advocate to Lead Policy Strategy
On Tuesday, America’s Credit Unions announced Kathleen Coulombe as its new Chief Advocacy Officer, bringing nearly two decades of experience leading federal policy and advocacy…
Advocacy in Action at the 2026 GAC
On March 1, credit union advocates from across Maine descended upon the nation’s capital to be a part of the year’s premier advocacy event: America’s…
Maine Earns National Recognition for PAC Support
Maine credit unions received national recognition for their strong support of the America’s Credit Unions PAC. Evergreen CU earned a second runner-up Pinnacle Award for…
UCU to Send Two Crashers to GAC!
The Governmental Affairs Conference (GAC)—the credit union industry’s premiere annual advocacy event—is nearly here, and University CU (UCU) is thrilled that two of their employees…
State and Federal Advocacy in Action
With several high‑impact bills moving through Augusta this month, the League is actively representing credit union interests at the State House and in Washington. This…
A Message from Elise Baldacci: Advocacy in Action—Already Underway
League President Elise Baldacci highlights the advocacy efforts that are underway to protect credit union interests in both Washington, D.C., and Augusta—including actions on the…
Senator Susan Collins Visits the Maine Credit Union League; Congresswoman Pingree Visits Midcoast FCU
On December 5, Senator Susan Collins visited the Maine Credit Union League for a meeting with the League’s Board of Directors and employees of both…
2025 Legislative Session Concludes, LD 1444 (Foreclosure Bill) Carried Over
On June 23, Governor Janet Mills signed LD 210, the supplemental state budget, marking the close of an extended 2025 legislative session. The Maine Credit…
Advocacy Momentum Builds as Legislators Push Forward
Representing the credit union voice in policy discussions remains a top priority as lawmakers in Augusta and Washington, DC, continue work on key issues impacting…
From Augusta to DC, Credit Union Legislative Priorities Are in the Spotlight
Lawmakers at both the state and federal levels have been busy considering legislation important to the credit union movement. In Maine, the Legislature is actively…
Help Us Oppose Harmful Amendments in the GENIUS Act
Our League is working closely with our industry partners to oppose harmful amendments to the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act…
Support Credit Union Advocacy One PAC Dollar at a Time
America’s Credit Unions’ PAC is running a fundraiser next month—$30 by the 30th Campaign—and your help is needed to strengthen the credit union mission on…
Why Congress Is Protecting Credit Unions
An op-ed written by Jim Nussle, President and CEO of America’s Credit Unions, was published earlier this week in Real Clear Policy. Nussle’s commentary highlights…
Appraisers Bill Heard and First Teaser of Towing
Late last week, the hearing for the League’s Appraisal Bill, LD 1514, was scheduled for Tuesday. The bill is in response to the appraisal shortage…
Surcharge Bill Splits Along Party Lines
This week, the League continued addressing important issues such as surcharges, financial education requirements, and paper statements. The Governmental Affairs team provides an update on…
Committee Activity Marks Busy Week in Augusta
The League’s Governmental Affairs team stayed busy this week, following multiple issues and bills closely. Topics of importance include medical debt and credit reports, allowing…
Credit Union Advocacy on Full Display This Week in Washington, DC
Over 100 representatives from Maine and thousands of credit union employees and volunteers from across the country came together this week in Washington, DC, for…
Updates on the CFPB and the Credit Union Board Modernization Act
There have been many changes to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) over the past week. The League’s Governmental Affairs team provides an update on…
League Staff Busy Advocating for Credit Unions on Bills in Augusta
This week in Augusta, the League presented testimony on three bills and had a work session on two others. The League’s Governmental Affairs team addressed…
Evergreen CU’s Emma Pierce Selected to Crash the GAC
The credit union industry’s largest advocacy event—the 2025 Governmental Affairs Conference (GAC)—is just a few weeks away, and once again, a group of emerging leaders…