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On Tuesday, Governor Mills issued an Executive Order outlining new restrictions on non-essential businesses in Maine. Credit unions were explicitly named as an essential business…
Maine Legislature Passes Critical Legislation Before Adjournment
Before adjourning, the Maine Legislature earlier this week approved legislation to help the state respond to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
ABA Asks Supreme Court to Void NCUA Field of Membership Rule
The American Bankers Association is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to rule that the NCUA’s expansion of its Field of Membership rule is illegal.
Celebrate Spring by Dressing Casual for CULAC
Jump into spring in style at your credit union by participating in a casual dress week for CULAC, March 16 – 20. We are in…
CU Day at the State House Postponed
The Legislature is not scheduled to be in session on March 23, the day the League was planning to hold Credit Union Day at the…
A Recap of the 2020 GAC
Another CUNA Governmental Affairs Conference (GAC) is officially in the history books! The annual event fostered four days of credit union networking, advocacy, and thoughtful…
That’s A Wrap: 2020 GAC Concludes
The 2020 GAC concluded on Wednesday after four days of networking, advocacy, and thoughtful discussion in our nation’s capital. A large delegation from Maine, led…
Social Security Modernizing Its Disability Program
Last week, the Social Security Administration announced it has modernized a decades old disability benefits rule to better reflect the realities of today’s modern workforce.
C-PACE Voted Favorably Out of Committee
The League’s Governmental Affairs team has been actively engaged on LD 1748, “An Act To Allow for the Establishment of Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy…
Compromise Reached on Abandoned Property Bill
The League is pleased to announce the language drafted for LD 1963, “An Act To Preserve the Value of Abandoned Properties by Allowing Entry by…
GAC Webinar Will Highlight 2020 Advocacy Agenda
CUNA’s Governmental Affairs Conference is less than two weeks away! In advance of the annual event, attendees are invited to a webinar on February 18…
Evergreen CU’s Danielle Dulac to Crash 2020 GAC
The 2020 Governmental Affairs Conference (GAC) is a few weeks away and one lucky Mainer will be joining the delegation traveling to our nation’s capitol.…
Legislative Advocacy Update
The Maine Legislature is back in session and working through a large volume of bills. The League has been busy at the State House attending…
U.S. House to Consider CUNA-backed MDI and Cybersecurity Bills
CUNA wrote House leadership this week in support of the Expanding Opportunities for Minority Depository Institutions Act (H.R. 5315) and the Cybersecurity and Financial System…
Property Tax Relief Checks: What Your Credit Union Needs to Know
In 2019, a law was enacted to provide property tax relief to Mainers through the Property Tax Relief Fund. Some qualified taxpayers have already received…
Maine Legislature Returns to Work
When the first regular session of the 129th Legislature adjourned last June, it was the first to adjourn on time in several years. At the…
Business Mileage Rate for 2020
The Internal Revenue Service will not be raising the business mileage rate in 2020. The rate will remain at 58 cents per mile.
Dress Casual for the Holidays and Support CULAC
Show off your holiday spirit and your support for CULAC by participating in our last casual dress event of the year, happening December 23 –…
Enter to Win a CUNA Small Credit Union GAC Scholarship
The Small Credit Union CUNA GAC Scholarship Contest has returned! Two lucky two credit unions will win full scholarships to the biggest credit union advocacy…
Supreme Court to Hear CFPB Constitutionality Case in March
(From Credit Union Journal) – The Supreme Court on November 26 said it will hear arguments March 3 in a case challenging the constitutionality of…
CULAC Leaders Honored with League Awards
Each year, the League recognizes CULAC fundraising leaders at its annual Legislative Forum. Four awards were handed out this week.
Steve Forbes Headlines 2019 Legislative Forum
Politics and the economy were the focus of keynote speaker Steve Forbes’ address at this year’s Legislative Forum. Forbes is Chairman and Editor-in-Chief of Forbes…
League Weighs in With Federal Reserve
Earlier this week, League President/CEO Todd Mason submitted a comment letter to the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve in support of its plan…
House Committee Approves Bill to Require Semi-Annual NCUA Testimony
(From Credit Union Times) – The House Financial Services Committee on 10/31 approved legislation that would require the NCUA chairman and heads of other banking…
Bill Would Enhance Federal Regulators’ Cybersecurity Programs
Earlier this week, CUNA wrote to House Financial Services Committee leadership to stress the importance of protecting personal information. The committee conducted a markup of…