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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…
Don’t Miss Your Chance to Crash the GAC
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…
Krista Simonis Joins Maine Credit Union League as Director of Governmental Affairs
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…
Two Opportunities to Get Your Election Results Recap
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,…
Biden Announces Government-Wide Attack on ‘Junk Fees’
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…
Planning Is Underway for the 2023 CUNA GAC
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…
Interested in Supporting CULAC? Donate an Item to the Silent Auction
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…
Chellie Pingree and Jared Golden Receive Maine Credit Union League Endorsement
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…
Maine Credit Union League Endorses Janet T. Mills for Governor
The Maine Credit Union League is pleased to announce it has endorsed Governor Janet T. Mills in the upcoming race for Governor. The League’s Board…
League Endorses Janet T. Mills for Governor
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…
Do You Want to Crash the GAC?
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…
League Announces Endorsements for Candidates Running for the State Legislature
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…
League Credit Union Town Hall Provides Advocacy Updates
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…
Upcoming Town Hall to Focus on Timely Governmental Affairs Topics
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…
CUNA, AACUL, and State Leagues Join Bankers in Opposing Marshall-Durbin Legislation
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…
Bill Impacting Interchange Fees Introduced in the U.S. Senate
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…
Credit Union Board Modernization Act Passes House Committee
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…