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On Wednesday, the Maine Department of Labor (MDOL) released a new set of rules regarding the Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML) program. These rules come…
Credit Union Industry Opposes Proposed Changes to Electronic Funds Transfer Act
Recently introduced legislation in Congress would change the definition of an unauthorized transfer and result in dramatically increased fraud costs for credit unions. The Protecting…
A Message from Krista Simonis: Endorsements Are Part of a Thoughtful Process
Krista Simonis, League Director of Governmental Affairs, offers her perspective on the League’s candidate endorsement process and the importance of voting this November. She also…
League Advocates for FHLB System in Comment Letter
On Monday, the League joined America’s Credit Unions, Tricorp FCU, and others in asking the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) not to make changes to…
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…
Following the Primary Election, League Gears Up for General Election Endorsements
With Tuesday’s primary behind us, the League’s Governmental Affairs team will begin considering endorsements for the general election in November. Any candidate who receives an…
Paid Family Medical Leave Rulemaking Underway
This week, the League attended the second webinar in a series on Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML) hosted by the Maine State Chamber. The prior…
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…
State Charter Update Passed Into Law
Last week, Governor Mills signed LD 1921, “An Act to Amend the Laws Regarding State-Chartered Credit Unions,” into law. This bill, sponsored by Senate President…
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…
Credit Union Day at the State House
Advocacy plays a critical role in ensuring credit union interests are represented in the laws and regulations governing our industry. That’s why the League facilitates…
League Amendments Accepted
The Governmental Affairs team has been working hard to ensure that bills coming out of the Legislature account for credit union needs and issues facing…
Evergreen CU’s Cole Rowland Is Crashing the GAC
The premiere credit union advocacy event of the year—the Governmental Affairs Conference (GAC)—is less than one month away, and a lucky employee from Evergreen CU…
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…
Maine Law Court Overturns Free House Rule
Earlier this month, the Law Court issued a decision on Finch v. U.S. Bank, overturning precedent set in 2017 by Pushard v. Bank of America.…
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…
Legislature Returns to Augusta
On Wednesday, January 3, lawmakers returned to Augusta to begin the second regular session of the 131st Legislature. This short session is scheduled to adjourn…
Casual Dress Week for CULAC Coming Up
With the holiday season now upon us, it is time to tie a bow on CULAC fundraising for 2023. One fun and easy way your…
League Director of Compliance on Cannabis Panel
Ellen Parent, the League’s Director of Compliance, recently sat on a panel hosted by Maine’s Office of Cannabis Policy. The panel focused on banking cannabis-related…
Governmental Affairs Conference
March 3 - March 7 @ All Day - Join the Maine Credit Union League in Washington, DC, for the annual Governmental Affairs Conference The…
Apply Now to Crash the 2024 CUNA GAC
Have you ever wanted to attend the biggest credit union advocacy event of the year? Do you want to join the Crasher family and participate…
Another Successful Hike the Hill
Last week, credit union representatives, CEOs, and League staff met with regulators and elected officials in Washington, DC, during Hike the Hill. The trip provided…
Celebrate International Credit Union Day Next Week by Lending Your Support to CULAC
In honor of International Credit Union Day, the League is encouraging credit unions to participate in our quarterly Dress Down Week to raise funds for…