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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…
The End Is Within Sight For the 130th Maine Legislature
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…
League Continues to Lobby Against Biometric Identifiers Bill
Earlier this year, the League testified in opposition to LD 1945, An Act To Regulate the Use of Biometric Identifiers. The bill would require increased…
League-Brokered Deal on Towing Fee Increase Signed Into Law
LD 1876, An Act Regarding Abandoned Motor Vehicle Storage Fees, has been enacted by the Maine Legislature and signed into law by Governor Mills. This…
Upcoming Town Hall Will Provide Timely Advocacy Updates
The Maine Legislature and Congress have been very active on matters that could impact credit unions. To help your credit union learn more about the…
Funding Deal: $295 Million for CDFI; Easier Ouster of CU Members
House and Senate appropriators have reached agreement on an FY22 government funding package that would provide a $25 million boost for the Community Development Financial…
Successful GAC Marks the Return to In-Person Advocacy
Robert Caverly, League Vice President of Governmental Affairs, reflects on last week’s successful CUNA Governmental Affairs Conference (GAC) and the importance of returning to in-person…
The Triumphant Return of GAC
This week, nearly 60 representatives from Maine credit unions and the League participated in CUNA’s Governmental Affairs Conference (GAC). The 2022 GAC marked the return…
2022 GAC in Photos
It was an incredible week at the GAC in Washington, DC. Exciting speakers, legislative advocacy, and in-person networking were just some of the highlights. Fortunately,…
League Testifies on Biometrics Bill Before the State Legislature
Earlier this week, Robert Caverly, League Vice President of Governmental Affairs, testified in opposition to LD 1945, An Act to Regulate the Use of Biometric…
Evergreen CU’s Meghan Dudley To Crash the GAC
CUNA’s 2022 Governmental Affairs Conference (GAC) wouldn’t be complete without an exemplary group of “crashers” partaking in the festivities. Representing Maine at this year’s event…
League Unveils Maine Programming Ahead of GAC
The League is pleased to announce we will be bringing back our popular “Mornings In Maine” program, featuring Maine’s congressional delegation and special guest speakers,…
CUNA Opens Registration for “CUNA GAC On-Air”
CUNA opened registration last week for “CUNA GAC On-Air,” a limited-content, virtual option to attend the 2022 Governmental Affairs Conference (GAC). “CUNA GAC On-Air” will…
The League Increases Its Advocacy Awareness for Marijuana-Related Businesses
A handful of Maine credit unions currently offer marijuana-related business (MRB) accounts to their members. Recently, those credit unions have reported changes in the way…
Updates From Augusta and Washington, DC
The League’s Governmental Affairs team provides a timely update highlighting the advocacy activity that is taking place in Augusta and Washington, DC.
IRS Issues Standard Mileage Rate for 2022
The Internal Revenue Service issued the 2022 optional standard mileage rates used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical,…
Why the Credit Union Tax Exemption Is Vital for the Economy
NAFCU President Dan Berger outlines why the credit union tax exempt status helps put the needs of members first, and allows credit unions to play…
Congress Races To Finish Its Work, While Maine Lawmakers Get Ready For the Upcoming Session
With lawmakers in Washington looking to wrap up their work for the year and the state Legislature preparing for their return to Augusta in January,…
CULAC Updates
The Credit Union Legislative Action Council Executive Committee (CULAC) recently confirmed new members on its Board of Trustees. Maine’s Tucker Cole, President & CEO of…
Update on the Build Back Better Plan and IRS Reporting Proposal
The U.S. House of Representatives voted out their version of President Biden’s Build Back Better plan before Thanksgiving. The bill is now in the Senate…
Governor Mills Expands COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Eligibility to All Maine Adults
Governor Janet Mills has announced that all Maine adults age 18 and older are eligible to receive a COVID-19 booster shot, regardless of underlying medical…
Vehicle Titling Issues & Infrastructure Update
The League’s Governmental Affairs team provides an update on titling concerns and delays, the newly formed Electronic Titling Working Group, and the federal infrastructure package…
OSHA Outlines Employer Vaccination and Testing Guidelines
In August, President Biden announced a vaccination mandate for private employers with more than 100 employees, but no details were provided at the time. Instead,…
You Can Apply for a Chance to Crash the GAC
CUNA’s Governmental Affairs Conference (GAC) is returning to DC next year. The credit union industry’s premier advocacy event is taking place February 27-March 3, 2022…
Uncertainty Looms Over IRS Reporting Proposal as Democrats Aim to Close Deal
To ensure credit unions are aware of the latest developments surrounding the proposed IRS reporting requirements, the League’s Governmental Affairs team provides a timely update…