Print
CUNA continued its push for Congressional action on data privacy and security and submitted letters to House and Senate subcommittees prior to legislative hearings.
League Testifies in Support of Breakfast After the Bell Legislation
The League was in Augusta on Monday to testify in support of L.D. 359, “An Act to Address Student Hunger with a Breakfast After the…
Waters Schedules Committee Votes on Cannabis Banking, CFPB Bills
House Financial Services Committee Chairwoman Maxine Waters has scheduled a vote next week on a bill aimed at enabling financial institutions to provide services to…
Governor Mills Signs L.D. 242 into Law
On March 7, Governor Mills signed L.D. 242 “An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Multiple-party Accounts with Financial Institutions.” The bill, which was supported by…
CUs Spend Productive Week in DC at CUNA GAC
Representatives from Maine credit unions, the League, and members of the state legislature convened in Washington, DC, this week as part of CUNA’s annual Governmental…
League Supports Bill to Protect Seniors from Financial Exploitation
The League recently testified at a hearing in Augusta in support of a bill to protect vulnerable adults from financial exploitation.
NCUA Board Approves Share Insurance Equity Distribution in 2019
The National Credit Union Administration Board approved a $160.1 million equity distribution from the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund that will be paid to…
Robust Security Standards Needed for Data-Handling Entities
Earlier this week, CUNA weighed in with the House Homeland Security subcommittee about data security requirements. CUNA also called on Congress to work with the administration…
Maine Credit Unions Head to GAC
Next week, credit unions from across the country will gather in Washington, DC, for the annual CUNA Government Affairs Conference (GAC). 106 representatives from local…
Robert Caverly to Serve as New League Vice President of Governmental Affairs
The League is pleased to welcome Robert Caverly as the new Vice President of Governmental Affairs. In this role, Robert will lead the League’s lobbying…
Over $106,000 Raised Last Year to Support CULAC
Credit union employees and volunteers in Maine raised $106,989 in 2018 to support CULAC, the credit union Political Action Committee (PAC).
Save the Date: CULAC Dress Down Week Happens March 11 – 15
Next month, credit unions across Maine will be Dressing Down for CULAC.
CUNA Stresses Need for ADA Lawsuit Solution to New AG Barr
CUNA wrote to Attorney General William Barr to call attention to the legal threats facing credit unions due to uncertainty with how the Americans With…
Ellen Parent Joins League as the New Regulatory & Legislative Advocacy Coordinator
The League is pleased to announce the arrival of Ellen Parent as the League’s new Regulatory & Legislative Advocacy Coordinator. Ellen will fill a critical role…
Save the Date: Credit Union Day in Augusta
It’s that time of year again – time to join your League and other credit union officials from across Maine in Augusta on Thursday, March…
Todd Harper Nominated for NCUA Board
President Trump announces his intention to fill the NCUA board seat with an agency veteran. Harper, a Democrat, will fill the remainder of a six-year…
League Hosts Luncheon for Augusta-area Legislators and CUs
On February 5, the League hosted a “Welcome Luncheon” for Augusta-area legislators and ten credit unions at the Senator Inn in Augusta.
Crapo Releases Housing Financial Reform Legislation Outline
CUNA Chief Advocacy Officer Ryan Donovan thanked Sen. Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Chair of the Senate Banking Committee, for his initiative in addressing housing finance reform…
Credit Union Advocacy in Augusta
Even though the Legislature has only been in session for a few weeks, your League’s Governmental Affairs team has been hard at work advocating for…
League will be in Augusta on Tuesday as Legislature Considers Two Important Bills
Representatives from the League will be in Augusta on Tuesday as the Legislature’s Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services considers two bills of interest…
Legislature to Consider Emergency Legislation to Help Federal Government Workers in Maine
As the federal government shutdown lingers on, many Mainers are struggling to make ends meet. To help alleviate some of their financial woes, Senator Troy…
Multiple-party Account Legislation Assigned Bill Number
Emergency legislation to delay the implementation of LD 968, a law which impacts the opening of multi-party accounts at financial institutions, has been assigned a…
League to Host Augusta-area Luncheon with Legislators
The Maine Credit Union League is hosting a luncheon for Central Maine-area legislators, credit union employees, and volunteers on Tuesday, February 5 at noon at…
Celebrating Maine’s New Governor
On Friday, January 4, celebratory activities surrounding Governor Janet Mills’ inauguration formally concluded with the Governor’s Inaugural Ball. The event was held at the Augusta…
Elise Baldacci to Serve as Senior Policy Advisor for Governor Mills
Elise Baldacci, League Vice President of Governmental Affairs, will be joining the Mills Administration as a Senior Policy Advisor to the Governor on January 7.