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…

Young credit union professionals and emerging leaders once again have the opportunity to “crash” CUNA’s Governmental Affairs Conference (GAC) in Washington, DC, but time is…

The League is pleased to announce it has hired Krista Simonis as its new Director of Governmental Affairs. As a member of the League’s Advocacy…

Voters will head to the polls next week to cast their ballots and the results could create a political shake-up in both Augusta and Washington,…

Last week, President Biden announced a government-wide crackdown on “junk fees,” including new efforts by the CFPB to eliminate bank charges that catch consumers by…

Last year marked the return to Washington, DC, for the annual CUNA Governmental Affairs Conference (GAC) and it was an exciting, memorable time for all…

In conjunction with the Volunteers’ Conference, the League will be holding a silent auction to benefit the Credit Union Legislative Action Council (CULAC). With election…

The League formally announced it has endorsed U.S. Representatives Chellie Pingree (D) and Jared Golden (D). Pingree is running for re-election in Maine’s first congressional…

The League is pleased to announce it has endorsed Governor Janet T. Mills in the upcoming race for Governor. The League’s Board of Directors voted…

The application period for The Cooperative Trust’s Crash the GAC is now open! This special opportunity will bring 50 crashers, one from each state, to…

At a special meeting of the League’s Board of Directors on September 7, the Board voted unanimously to accept the proposed recommendations of the Governmental…

On Monday, the League hosted a credit union Town Hall to provide timely updates from the Governmental Affairs team, led by Robert Caverly, Vice President…

Fall is almost here. With an election around the corner and a delegation of Maine credit union leaders heading to Washington, DC, in September, the…

Last week, CUNA, AACUL, and all of the state credit union leagues joined the American Bankers Association and their state associations in expressing their strong…

Senators Dick Durbin (D-Illinois) and Roger Marshall (R-Kansas) have introduced a bill that would impact credit card payments and interchange fees. In response, our partners…

The House Financial Services Committee advanced the CUNA and League-led Credit Union Board Modernization Act (H.R. 6889) Wednesday. The bill would allow boards of federally…

The League is proudly bringing back our popular Hike the Hill program. This is a great opportunity to advocate for the credit union movement with…

Last Friday, Congressman Jared Golden and his campaign met with the League to provide updates on his work in Congress, the political environment, and to…

Voters took to the polls this week to determine which candidates will be on the ballot this November. Tuesday’s primary marks the start of the…

The House Financial Services Committee advanced the CUNA-League-led Expanding Financial Access for Underserved Communities Act (H.R 7003) with a 27-22 vote.

The Governor recently signed into law a bill that addresses online payments for charitable raffles. The updated law clarifies that an online payment system does…

While the halls of the State House are quieting down, important credit union issues are heating up in Congress. On May 4, the Senate Judiciary…

Earlier this week, the Legislature met to enact a series of spending bills, signaling the end of substantive work for the Second Regular Session of…