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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…
Support Requested for the CULAC Silent Auction
Elevate 2026 is just around the corner, and with it comes an important opportunity to support the Credit Union Legislative Action Council (CULAC) as we…
Data Privacy Bill Moves Forward with Credit Union Protections Intact
The Governmental Affairs team continues to track day-to-day proceedings in the State Legislature as it moves closer to its scheduled adjournment date of April 15.…
Executive Order Signals Potential Mortgage Relief to Credit Unions
The White House issued an executive order addressing several federal mortgage-related laws, rules, and regulatory requirements that affect credit unions and other community-based financial institutions.…
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…
Maine Legislature Convenes: What Credit Unions Need to Know
The Maine Legislature kicked off its 2026 legislative session this week, and with it comes a busy year for issues impacting credit unions and their…
Maine Credit Union League Joins Call for Federal Guidance on Penny Transition
Last week, the Maine Credit Union League joined credit unions nationwide in signing a letter to the Federal Reserve, calling for clear guidance on the operational…
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…
New Legislation in Effect: Real Estate Transfer Tax Exemption for MaineHousing First Time Home Buyer Program
On November 1, new legislation came into effect which exempts sellers and buyers from Maine’s Real Estate Transfer Tax if they are a first-time homebuyer and utilize…
Maine Bureau of Financial Institutions Issues Non-Sufficient Funds Fees Bulletin
On November 20, the Maine Bureau of Financial Institutions Department of Professional and Financial Regulation issued guidance to state-chartered financial institutions on the charging of…
Administration Rescinds Planned CDFI Fund Reductions
The Trump Administration has reversed its earlier decision to implement shutdown-related workforce reductions at the CDFI Fund. America’s Credit Unions reports that this change came…
League Proudly Announced CULAC Award Winners
During the conclusion of this year’s Legislative Forum, the League celebrated those who went above and beyond in their support of the League’s advocacy efforts.…
Connection, Collaboration, and Advocacy: The 2025 Legislative Forum Delivered
The Maine Credit Union League’s annual Legislative Forum once again brought together credit union leaders, policymakers, and advocates for a day filled with energy, connection,…
Enter the 2026 GAC Scholarship Contest Today
America’s Credit Unions is excited to announce the launch of the 2026 Small Credit Union Governmental Affairs Conference Scholarship Contest! A lucky winner(s) will receive…
Who Wants to Crash the GAC?
For 17 years, Crash the GAC—the Cooperative Trust’s flagship “Crash” program—has been connecting emerging leaders with the credit union movement’s brightest minds. This unique experience…
CDFI Fund Turmoil Prompts Advocacy Push from ACU
The Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund, an essential federal program that supports mission-driven lending in low-income and underserved areas, has entered a period of…
Dress-Down for CULAC Next Week
Next week, October 20–24, 2025, employees at participating credit unions can swap business attire for casual wear—while supporting advocacy for the credit union movement. Dress-Down…
Government Shutdown Update
The federal government shutdown is stretching into another week with no end in sight, leaving thousands of federal workers without pay and many Mainers feeling…
The 2025 Legislative Forum is Less Than a Month Away! Register and Donate a Gift to Support CULAC
The Maine Credit Union League hopes to see you at this year’s Legislative Forum, our signature political event that unites credit union leaders, policymakers, and…
Lawmakers Fail to Reach Funding Agreement, Triggering Shutdown
By the time the clock struck midnight on October 1, lawmakers still had not reached a federal funding agreement, forcing the government into shutdown. As…
Upcoming Changes to Real Estate Transfer Tax and New Protections for Older Adults
When the Legislature passed the state budget in June, it included a change to Maine’s real estate transfer tax. While the base rate remains $2.20…
League Participates at America’s Credit Unions Congressional Caucus
The League traveled to Washington, DC, this week for the 2025 Congressional Caucus, joining credit union leaders from across the country. This year was the…