"advocacy" Blog Posts
- #ILoveMyCreditUnion Social Media Campaign Set for July 28
- 'Credit Union Difference' on Display for State Legislators
- 2022 General Assembly Sessions: Overview of Legislation of Interest to Credit Unions
- Action Alert: Write Lawmakers on Interchange; Talking Points, Issue Overview Now Available
- Advocacy Alert: Write Your Lawmakers and Help Fight New IRS Reporting Provisions
- An Early Win on IRS Reporting Requirements, But CUs' Engagement Still Critical as Fight Continues!
- Annual VACUPAC Wine Tasting & Lunch
- Biden’s IRS Reporting Proposal for FIs Still in Play; Critical CUs Continue Outreach to Lawmakers
- Can the Supreme Court Distinguish the CFPB's Funding from Other Agencies'?
- CFPB Has Missed Opportunities to Leverage Credit Union Mission
- CFPB Proposes Rule to Rein in Nonbank Arbitration Contracts
- Cortez Masto Wins in Nevada; Democrats Hold Onto Senate
- Count Down to the Primaries
- Court Rules CFPB Funding Unconstitutional, CU Trades Applaud Ruling
- Credit Union Day 2023: CUs Meet with Lawmakers In Support of Legislation; Showcase 'Credit Union Difference'
- Credit Union Day at the General Assembly Jan. 19: Register Today!
- Credit Union Day at the General Assembly: 170 CU Advocates Joining Us at the Capitol on Thursday!
- Credit Unions Support 49th Running of Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run
- Credit Unions Vote Relaunches to Increase Member Engagement in Primaries
- Credit Unions, League Host Meeting With Longtime CU Champion Rep. Gerry Connolly
- Credit Unions, League Meet with Rep. Don Beyer
- CU-, League-Opposed Interchange Bill Reintroduced in Congress; Contact Your Lawmakers Now!
- CULAC Announces Standings for Top Fundraising Credit Unions
- CUNA Announces Robert Lewis as New EVP/Chief Advocacy Officer
- CUNA GAC: Changes to D.C. Vaccination, Mask Requirements
- CUNA, AACUL, Leagues Call for Congressional Assistance with CDFI Fund Issues
- CURRENT Newsletter | October 20, 2023
- CUs Concerned with CFPB Position on Fees, Data Collection
- CUs Host Roanoke Valley, Lynchburg Lawmakers at Aug. 17 Reception
- CUs Meet With Gov. Youngkin; Note CUs' Importance in Helping Members Manage Current Economic Conditions
- CUs Must Have Parity with Banks in Deposit Reform Legislation
- CUs, League Celebrate After Governor Signs Parity Measures into Law
- CUs, League Host Greater Hampton Roads Lawmakers at Aug. 23 Reception
- CUs, League Host Lawmakers, Officials at Legislative Reception in Harrisonburg
- CUs, League Host Sen. Mark Warner at Capitol Hill Reception
- CUs, League Hosting Legislative Receptions
- CUs, League Hosting Legislator Reception Oct. 11 in NoVA; You're Invited!
- CUs, League Make Case for ‘Credit Union Difference’ in Meeting with CFPB's Chopra; Note Impact of ‘One-Size-Fits-All’ Regulation, Ever-Evolving Regulatory Challenges
- CUs, League Meet with Congressman Cline
- CUs, League Meet With Gov. Glenn Youngkin on CU Issues and Economic Challenges
- CUs, League Meet With State Sen. Lionell Spruill
- CUs, League Set to Meet with Congressional Delegation as Part of Advocacy Efforts at GAC
- Economic Update Examines Financial Well-Being for All Details
- Following Primaries, November's Races (Mostly) Set as CUs, League Ready for Busy Election Season
- House Republicans to CFPB’s Chopra: Watch Out
- IGNITE 2023 Keynote: Virginia, the Nation and the World - 3 Perspectives
- IGNITE Panel Discusses CU Issues, Concerns at State, National and International Levels
- In Parting Swipe at the CFPB, Toomey Proposes Appropriations Process for Agency's Funding
- Interchange Legislation: Write Your Lawmakers; Urge Them to Oppose H.R.3881 and S.1838
- League Compliance Newsletter (09/8/2021)
- League Highlights Busy Week of Advocacy Work
- League Hosting Virtual 'Credit Union Roundtable' March 22 on Bank Failures, CU Response
- League Monitoring Senate Debate on NDAA for Possible Inclusion of Fiercely Opposed Interchange Bill
- League Notes CFPB's Focus, Recent Action on 'Fees' Will Harm CUs, Members
- League Notes Change Coming to General Assembly; CU Involvement in Coming Elections Critical
- League Opposes Senate Bill S.4698, The Improving Cybersecurity of Credit Unions Act
- League President/CEO Carrie Hunt Featured in Podcast on State Vs Federal Advocacy
- League President/CEO Carrie Hunt Hosting July 27 Virtual Meeting for Members CUs
- League Reps Meet With Gov. Youngkin, Attorney General Miyares, Lawmakers
- League Seeks Participants for 2022 Credit Union Day at the General Assembly
- League Seminar Offers Overview of CU System, Financials, Philosophy
- League Shares CUs' Input on Banking Sector Challenges With Senior U.S. Treasury Official
- League Showcases Advocacy Efforts, Most-Pressing Issues at Ignite 2022
- League Staff Attend Event for State Sen. Mamie Locke; Speak with Rep. Bobby Scott
- League Supports Implementation of Member Expulsion Rule
- League's Blau Attends House Republican Caucus Retreat
- League's Carrie Hunt Featured on Financial Minds Podcast
- League's CeJae Vtipilson Promoted to Grassroots Programs and Political Fundraising Director
- League's Hunt to Serve as CUNA Examination & Supervision Subcommittee Vice Chair; Named to Board of Statewide Financial Education Organization
- League's NoVA-Area Legislative Reception Draws 12 Federal, State Lawmakers
- League, Credit Unions Host Virtual Meeting with Sen. Tim Kaine
- League, CU Reps Attend Events in Washington as 118th Congress Begins
- League, CUs Host Federal, State Regulators at CEO Forum
- League, CUs Ready to Work with Congressional Delegation as Coming Session Brings Republican-Led House, Democrat-Controlled Senate
- League, CUs Wrap Up Successful First Days of GAC
- League, Greater Hampton Roads CUs Hosting Dec. 1 Legislator Reception
- League, The United Methodist Credit Union Meet with Congressman McEachin
- League’s Advocacy Work Hits High Gear as We Ready for New Congress, General Assembly
- Legislative Reception Aug. 8 in Harrisonburg; Roanoke, Richmond, NoVA Later This Month
- Mark Your Calendar: League Hosting Member Call-In on June 27
- Meeting with Rep. Jennifer Wexton
- NAFCU Calls Attention to CU Priorities Ahead of Hearing with NCUA’s Harper
- PAC That Takes Strong Anti-Credit Union Stance is Backing 4 Congressional Candidates
- Pages From the Diary of Mrs. C. Hunt - Aug. 31, 2021
- Registration Open for 2024 Governmental Affairs Conference
- Reps. Cline, Wittman Sign Onto Letter Expressing Concerns Over IRS Reporting Proposal
- Republicans Preview Harsh Oversight of CFPB's Chopra in Next Congress
- Request for Comment Regarding National Credit Union Administration Operating Fee Schedule Methodology
- Richmond-Area Credit Unions Raise $17,226 for VACUPAC
- Richmond-Area Golf Tournament Raises $8,000 for VACUPAC
- Sponsors Needed By May 10 for VACUPAC Golf Challenge, Lunch at Williamsburg Winery
- State Senate Committee Kills League-Opposed PACE Loans Bill for Residential Dwellings
- Thanks VACUPAC Champions!
- The Four Keys to Credit Union Success
- Three of Five Legislative Reception Dates Set for August
- Tidewater Chapter Donates $10,318 to CHKD
- Tidewater Chapter Hosting 'Night at the Ball Park' to Celebrate 'I Love My Credit Union'
- Two Different Camps of State AGs Want SCOTUS Review of CFPB Constitutionality, But for Different Reasons
- Upcoming Legislative Receptions: Join Us in Roanoke, Richmond & NoVA
- Virginia Reps Among 200-Plus Members of Congress Opposing Expanded IRS Reporting Requirements
- Voice of CUs Heard on Capitol Hill; Senate Passes NDAA Without Interchange
- Voting for Primary Elections Has Begun; Here's What You Need to Know