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…

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…

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…

The Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee passed the CUNA and League-supported Secure and Fair Enforcement Regulation (SAFER) Banking Act Wednesday with a 14-9…

As the federal government runs out of funding on Saturday, credit unions in Maine are preparing for ways to help members who may be affected.…

With a federal shutdown looming, Senators Durbin and Marshall are threatening to oppose all government spending proposals that do not contain the Credit Card Competition…

The 2023 Legislative Recap has been released and is now available to view and download on the League website. This comprehensive report covers the League’s…

This week, the League’s Governmental Affairs team coordinated its first Credit Union Connection: CU Job Shadow opportunity. Representative Poppy Arford, who represents the 101st district…

Planning is underway for the League’s annual Hike the Hill trip to Washington, DC. This year’s journey to our nation’s capital will take place October…

On Tuesday, the League joined Governor Mills, Senator Peggy Rotundo, the Bureau of Financial Institutions, and Community CU at a bill signing ceremony to commemorate…

A decision has been reached in the case of KeyBank v. Keniston regarding foreclosure. Earlier this year, the League filed an amicus curiae brief at…

The FY2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) was considered in the House and Senate last week. The House did not include interchange language, but an…

Although this legislative session is wrapping up, ensuring credit unions remain active in advocacy is top of mind for the League. To help keep it…

This week, Governor Mills signed LD 101, An Act to Return to the Former Owner Any Excess Funds Remaining After the Sale of Foreclosed Property,…

Credit union advocates are voicing their strong opposition to the Credit Card Competition Act. Our League joined our colleagues at the Credit Union National Association…

LD 1635, this session’s state bank bill, was up for consideration in the Maine House of Representatives on June 12 after being voted Ought Not to…

Credit unions have been anticipating the introduction of federal legislation that would change the current credit card interchange system. On Wednesday, Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL)…

Maine is suffering from a desperate lack of certified appraisers, with only one certified appraiser available for every 19 active listings. The League, along with…

This week, the League was on-hand to testify against yet another proposal to start a State Bank. Proposals like the State Bank, which we also…

It has been a busy week for legislative advocacy. The League provides an update on committee hearings, legislation, and the Maine State Chamber of Commerce’s…

Last Tuesday, the League provided testimony in favor of LD 1277, which would allow credit unions to temporarily own property for the purpose of creating…

It has been a productive week in Augusta for advocacy. The League hosted its first Legislative Shadow Day of the year at the State House.…