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Earlier this week, CUNA weighed in with the House Homeland Security subcommittee about data security requirements. CUNA also called on Congress to work with the administration…
Maine Credit Unions Head to GAC
Next week, credit unions from across the country will gather in Washington, DC, for the annual CUNA Government Affairs Conference (GAC). 106 representatives from local…
Robert Caverly to Serve as New League Vice President of Governmental Affairs
The League is pleased to welcome Robert Caverly as the new Vice President of Governmental Affairs. In this role, Robert will lead the League’s lobbying…
Over $106,000 Raised Last Year to Support CULAC
Credit union employees and volunteers in Maine raised $106,989 in 2018 to support CULAC, the credit union Political Action Committee (PAC).
Save the Date: CULAC Dress Down Week Happens March 11 – 15
Next month, credit unions across Maine will be Dressing Down for CULAC.
CUNA Stresses Need for ADA Lawsuit Solution to New AG Barr
CUNA wrote to Attorney General William Barr to call attention to the legal threats facing credit unions due to uncertainty with how the Americans With…
Ellen Parent Joins League as the New Regulatory & Legislative Advocacy Coordinator
The League is pleased to announce the arrival of Ellen Parent as the League’s new Regulatory & Legislative Advocacy Coordinator. Ellen will fill a critical role…
Save the Date: Credit Union Day in Augusta
It’s that time of year again – time to join your League and other credit union officials from across Maine in Augusta on Thursday, March…
Todd Harper Nominated for NCUA Board
President Trump announces his intention to fill the NCUA board seat with an agency veteran. Harper, a Democrat, will fill the remainder of a six-year…
League Hosts Luncheon for Augusta-area Legislators and CUs
On February 5, the League hosted a “Welcome Luncheon” for Augusta-area legislators and ten credit unions at the Senator Inn in Augusta.
Crapo Releases Housing Financial Reform Legislation Outline
CUNA Chief Advocacy Officer Ryan Donovan thanked Sen. Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Chair of the Senate Banking Committee, for his initiative in addressing housing finance reform…
Credit Union Advocacy in Augusta
Even though the Legislature has only been in session for a few weeks, your League’s Governmental Affairs team has been hard at work advocating for…
League will be in Augusta on Tuesday as Legislature Considers Two Important Bills
Representatives from the League will be in Augusta on Tuesday as the Legislature’s Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services considers two bills of interest…
Legislature to Consider Emergency Legislation to Help Federal Government Workers in Maine
As the federal government shutdown lingers on, many Mainers are struggling to make ends meet. To help alleviate some of their financial woes, Senator Troy…
Multiple-party Account Legislation Assigned Bill Number
Emergency legislation to delay the implementation of LD 968, a law which impacts the opening of multi-party accounts at financial institutions, has been assigned a…
League to Host Augusta-area Luncheon with Legislators
The Maine Credit Union League is hosting a luncheon for Central Maine-area legislators, credit union employees, and volunteers on Tuesday, February 5 at noon at…
Celebrating Maine’s New Governor
On Friday, January 4, celebratory activities surrounding Governor Janet Mills’ inauguration formally concluded with the Governor’s Inaugural Ball. The event was held at the Augusta…
Elise Baldacci to Serve as Senior Policy Advisor for Governor Mills
Elise Baldacci, League Vice President of Governmental Affairs, will be joining the Mills Administration as a Senior Policy Advisor to the Governor on January 7.
Janet Mills Becomes Maine’s First Female Governor
On January 2, Janet Mills was sworn in as Maine’s Governor. Mills, a Democrat from Farmington, is the first female to be elected to Maine’s…
Federal Reserve Cuts Its Outlook for U.S. Economy
Washington Post columnist Heather Long reports on the Federal Reserve’s plans to raise interest rates next year.
Lawmakers in Augusta Select Their Leaders
Republicans and Democrats in the state Senate and House have selected their legislative leaders for the 129th Maine Legislature.
League Attends AACUL Winter Conference
League President/CEO Todd Mason and League Vice President of Governmental Affairs Elise Baldacci participated at last week’s American Association of Credit Union League’s (AACUL) winter conference…
Election Day 2018 – Historic Turnout, Some Results Still Pending
On Tuesday, November 6, Maine voters went to the polls to vote on a number of offices, including one U.S. Senate seat, two races for…
CUNA Announces $7M Investment in Mid-Term Election
To help re-elect pro-credit union candidates, CUNA announced that it would be investing a record-breaking $7 million dollars to support seven candidates running for Congress…
Young Professionals Network Participates in Advocacy Workshop at Maine State House
YPs listening to the event’s panel of legislative lobbyists. Members of the Young Professionals (YP) Network gathered at the Maine State House on Tuesday to participate…