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CURRENT Newsletter | November 7, 2023

11/7/2023

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Election Day: League, CUs Ready for Eventful Finish to Election Season, Prep for General Assembly Session

Today is Election Day and all 140 seats in the Virginia General Assembly -- 40 in the state Senate and 100 in the House of Delegates -- are up for election. Redistricting, retirements, and contentious primary elections have created 44 open seats (33 in the House and 11 in the Senate) on today’s ballots.

While every seat in the General Assembly is up for election, who controls each chamber will likely be decided by a dozen districts in Hampton Roads, suburban Richmond and northern Virginia. The League has delved into these 12 key races and provided a short summary of each.

Regardless of this evening’s results, there will be dozens of new legislators to meet and educate in the weeks ahead on the Credit Union Difference. Your League will meet with each of our new delegates and senators to foster relationships and garner support for our 2024 legislative agenda.

Advocacy News & Notes

  • Next week features a hearing on the NCUA’s budget proposal, with League President/CEO Carrie Hunt scheduled to testify at the Nov. 16 meeting.
  • Your League remains intensely focused on discussions in Washington regarding the budget for the coming year. We’ve engaged with every member of the Virginia Congressional delegation during the past month, urging lawmakers to avoid a costly shutdown of the federal government. The government is funded through Nov. 17.
  • We’re closely monitoring both chambers as lawmakers work on the various appropriations measures, paying particular attention to any sign of movement on the credit union-opposed interchange measure.

Leadership, Communication Styles Seminar Set for Nov. 16

Join us on Nov. 16 for a seminar focused on leadership and communication, specifically “authentic leadership” and how best to use our personal strengths and communication skills in the workplace.

REGular Blog: Bank Customers Are Having Accounts Closed. Is BSA to Blame?

A recent article posted in the New York Times details the practice of "exiting" or "de-risking," where "bank customers get a letter in the mail saying their institution is closing all of their checking and savings accounts." The author writes that banks are evicting what appear to be an increasing number of individuals, families and small business owners, many of whom "don't have the faintest idea why their banks turned against them." Is BSA to blame …?

With Commitment to Service & Innovation, TruStage Remains a Champion for Commonwealth's Credit Unions

Your League is proud to partner with TruStage, and while 2024 will undoubtedly hold its share of opportunities and challenges for credit unions, rest assured that TruStage and your League are always in your corner!

Registration Opens for League Compliance Roundtable and Member Call-In

Registration is open for two upcoming League virtual events! Both are free.

  • League Compliance Roundtable (Dec. 6) - Count on your League to help you manage today's complex regulatory compliance environment.
  • Member Call-In (Dec. 12) – League President/CEO Carrie Hunt hosts our virtual membership meeting, with updates on the coming General Assembly session, federal advocacy issues, and more!

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