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The Maine Department of Labor released the final rules for the Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) program set to begin January 1, 2025. All…
2025 Federal Reserve Holiday Observances Announced
It’s hard to believe 2025 is just a couple of weeks away, and with it comes a whole new year to uplift our communities, fundraise…
Maine State Legislators Sworn Into Office
On Wednesday, the 132nd Maine Legislature was sworn-in to begin their two-year legislative term. After being sworn-in and electing Maine’s constitutional officers, legislators adjourned until…
Election Results Resources Are Now Available for Maine Credit Unions
As the League continues to assess the ramifications of the election for our industry, we have created resources that credit unions can provide to employees…
Election Results and the CU Movement
Endorsements are a cornerstone of the League’s advocacy approach. Following Tuesday’s general election, we can now report the results of both local and federal races.…
Krista Simonis on the Importance of Voting
Krista Simonis, League Director of Governmental Affairs, shares her views on why it is important for people to vote in next Tuesday’s election. Her commentary…
Maine Department of Labor Releases Resources for Employers
In advance of the January launch of the Paid Family Medical Leave program, the Maine Department of Labor (MDOL) has released a one-page overview document…
League Governmental Affairs Team Urges Early Voting Following Successful Candidate Nights
Over the past few weeks, the League’s Governmental Affairs team has traveled to credit union chapter meetings around the state to introduce candidates with their…
2024 League Legislative Forum Sets Stage for Upcoming Election and the Need for Advocacy
Credit union advocacy was on full display on Tuesday for the return of the League’s Legislative Forum. Representatives from credit unions across Maine gathered for…
MDOL Releases New Rules Regarding PFML
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…