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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…
League Submits Comment Letter to DOL on Paid Family Medical Leave
The League’s Governmental Affairs team submitted a comment letter to the Maine Department of Labor (DOL) regarding proposed rules for the new Paid Family Medical…
Support Credit Union Advocacy Through CULAC Auction Donation
With Convention just around the corner, the League’s Governmental Affairs team is soliciting donations for their annual silent auction to benefit CULAC. Your credit union…
Credit Union Advocates Spend the Day with Senator King
Spending time with our elected officials is an important way to showcase the credit union difference and communicate our policy priorities. This week, the League…
Credit Union Day at the State House Showcases the People Helping People Movement with Lawmakers
The League kicked off the week by demonstrating the strength of credit union advocacy! On Monday, over 40 credit union representatives from all corners of…
GAC 2024 Demonstrates the Power of Credit Union Advocacy
This week marked another successful Governmental Affairs Conference (GAC) in Washington, DC. Each year, this event brings together credit union leaders from Maine and across…
League, Credit Unions Offer Support for Governor Mills’ Proposed Office of New Americans
On Tuesday, the League was in Augusta to provide testimony in support of LD 2167, An Act to Develop Maine’s Economy and Strengthen Its Workforce…
Two Successful Hearings Held in Augusta This Week
It was a busy week in Augusta for the League advocating on behalf of Maine’s credit unions. The League testified on both LD 2062, An…
Your Input Is Needed on Interchange Survey
The new America’s Credit Unions (formerly CUNA) is conducting a survey to solicit input on the the potential effects of the Federal Reserve Board’s proposed…