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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…
Governor Mills Signs Municipal Foreclosure Change
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,…
League Weighs in On Interchange Legislation
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…
State Bank Bill Officially Dies
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…
Interchange Legislation Introduced in Congress
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)…
Appraisal Woes Plague State
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…
Support CULAC at the League’s Annual Convention
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…
Multiple Committee Hearings and Meetings Make for a Busy Week in Augusta
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…
LD 1277 Has Backing of Maine Credit Unions
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…
Maine Legislature Recognizes April as National Financial Capability Month
Tomorrow marks the beginning of a new month that will be focused on promoting financial education. To commemorate the occasion, the Maine Legislature on Tuesday…
League Has Busy Week in Augusta
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.…
Another Busy Week for the League’s Governmental Affairs Team
Following a successful trip to Washington, DC, for the CUNA GAC, the League’s Governmental Affairs team spent time in Augusta advocating on behalf of Maine’s…
Advocacy Shines at the CUNA GAC in Washington, DC
This week, representatives from 20 different Maine credit unions were in Washington, DC, for the Credit Union National Association’s Governmental Affairs Conference (GAC). This important…
League Meets with State Legislative Leaders in Augusta
On February 14, the League’s Governmental Affairs team, along with League President/CEO Todd Mason and Chief Relationship Officer Scott Johnsen, met with the leaders of…
Board Modernization Bill Passes in the U.S. House
On Monday evening, the Credit Union Board Modernization Act passed through the U.S. House unanimously by voice vote. The act would reduce the board meeting…
Governor Mills Announces First Round of $450 Energy Relief Payments Are In The Mail
Governor Janet Mills announced that the first round of $450 winter energy relief payments are being mailed to eligible Maine taxpayers on Monday. Maine Revenue…
The League Facilitates Opportunities to Help Credit Unions Get to Know Their State Representatives
The League briefly recaps its first two Legislative Meet & Greets, held last week in Augusta and Lewiston, and offers an exciting opportunity for credit…
New Chairman of Subcommittee on Financial Institutions Supports Cannabis Banking
Representative Andy Barr (R-KY) was chosen to lead the subcommittee previously known as the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Financial Institutions. As Chairman, Barr’s jurisdiction…
Most Applications Ever Received for Crash the CUNA GAC
The 2023 GAC Crashers have been announced and tapped from the largest applicant pool of credit union rising leaders in the program’s 14-year history. Congratulations…
January Updates From Augusta
Augusta was bustling with activity this week as Governor Mills was sworn into office for a second term. Legislators also enacted a winter energy relief…
Get to Know Your Local State Representatives
Credit union advocacy in Augusta helps our movement achieve our public policy goals. With a new Legislature already sworn in and beginning their work, our…
Legislators Returned to Augusta This Week
Legislators and their families assembled at the State House on Wednesday for the 131st Maine Legislature’s swearing-in ceremony to begin their two-year terms. The League…
BMV to Hold E-Titling Webinar
The Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) is hosting a webinar on December 14 at 2:00 pm to discuss electronic titling and solicit feedback from parties…
Legislative Leadership Taking Shape Post-Election
Because the beginning of any legislative session requires significant lead time and preparation, the decision to appoint legislative leaders is one of the first actions…
League-Endorsed Candidates Succeed on Election Night
While some results are still being tabulated, over 95% of League-endorsed candidates at both the state and federal levels won their races in Maine’s general…