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The League kicked off the week by demonstrating the strength of credit union advocacy! On Monday, over 40 credit union representatives from all corners of…
State Charter Update Passed Into Law
Last week, Governor Mills signed LD 1921, “An Act to Amend the Laws Regarding State-Chartered Credit Unions,” into law. This bill, sponsored by Senate President…
GAC 2024 Demonstrates the Power of Credit Union Advocacy
This week marked another successful Governmental Affairs Conference (GAC) in Washington, DC. Each year, this event brings together credit union leaders from Maine and across…
Credit Union Day at the State House
Advocacy plays a critical role in ensuring credit union interests are represented in the laws and regulations governing our industry. That’s why the League facilitates…
League Amendments Accepted
The Governmental Affairs team has been working hard to ensure that bills coming out of the Legislature account for credit union needs and issues facing…
Evergreen CU’s Cole Rowland Is Crashing the GAC
The premiere credit union advocacy event of the year—the Governmental Affairs Conference (GAC)—is less than one month away, and a lucky employee from Evergreen CU…
League, Credit Unions Offer Support for Governor Mills’ Proposed Office of New Americans
On Tuesday, the League was in Augusta to provide testimony in support of LD 2167, An Act to Develop Maine’s Economy and Strengthen Its Workforce…
Maine Law Court Overturns Free House Rule
Earlier this month, the Law Court issued a decision on Finch v. U.S. Bank, overturning precedent set in 2017 by Pushard v. Bank of America.…
Two Successful Hearings Held in Augusta This Week
It was a busy week in Augusta for the League advocating on behalf of Maine’s credit unions. The League testified on both LD 2062, An…
Legislature Returns to Augusta
On Wednesday, January 3, lawmakers returned to Augusta to begin the second regular session of the 131st Legislature. This short session is scheduled to adjourn…
Casual Dress Week for CULAC Coming Up
With the holiday season now upon us, it is time to tie a bow on CULAC fundraising for 2023. One fun and easy way your…
League Director of Compliance on Cannabis Panel
Ellen Parent, the League’s Director of Compliance, recently sat on a panel hosted by Maine’s Office of Cannabis Policy. The panel focused on banking cannabis-related…
Apply Now to Crash the 2024 CUNA GAC
Have you ever wanted to attend the biggest credit union advocacy event of the year? Do you want to join the Crasher family and participate…
Another Successful Hike the Hill
Last week, credit union representatives, CEOs, and League staff met with regulators and elected officials in Washington, DC, during Hike the Hill. The trip provided…
Celebrate International Credit Union Day Next Week by Lending Your Support to CULAC
In honor of International Credit Union Day, the League is encouraging credit unions to participate in our quarterly Dress Down Week to raise funds for…
Senate Banking Committee Passes Cannabis Banking Bill
The Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee passed the CUNA and League-supported Secure and Fair Enforcement Regulation (SAFER) Banking Act Wednesday with a 14-9…
Preparing for a Possible Government Shutdown
As the federal government runs out of funding on Saturday, credit unions in Maine are preparing for ways to help members who may be affected.…
Federal Legislative Updates
With a federal shutdown looming, Senators Durbin and Marshall are threatening to oppose all government spending proposals that do not contain the Credit Card Competition…
League Releases Legislative Recap
The 2023 Legislative Recap has been released and is now available to view and download on the League website. This comprehensive report covers the League’s…
CU Job Shadow Program Begins
This week, the League’s Governmental Affairs team coordinated its first Credit Union Connection: CU Job Shadow opportunity. Representative Poppy Arford, who represents the 101st district…
Hike the Hill With Us This Fall
Planning is underway for the League’s annual Hike the Hill trip to Washington, DC. This year’s journey to our nation’s capital will take place October…
LD 1277 Signed into Law at Special Ceremony
On Tuesday, the League joined Governor Mills, Senator Peggy Rotundo, the Bureau of Financial Institutions, and Community CU at a bill signing ceremony to commemorate…
Foreclosure Court Case Update (KeyBank v. Keniston)
A decision has been reached in the case of KeyBank v. Keniston regarding foreclosure. Earlier this year, the League filed an amicus curiae brief at…
CUNA Strongly Opposes Attaching Interchange Bill to NDAA
The FY2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) was considered in the House and Senate last week. The House did not include interchange language, but an…
Your Branch Can Learn More About CULAC
Although this legislative session is wrapping up, ensuring credit unions remain active in advocacy is top of mind for the League. To help keep it…