Advocacy in Action

A look at how the League & credit unions are shaping the political process through direct lobbying activities, coordinated grassroots efforts and proactive public relations.

Annual Meeting Spotlight: Cheney to Provide Mid-Year Update with Focus on #DontTaxMyCU (Posted May 23, 2013)

Among the distinguished speakers at this year’s Annual Meeting Governmental Affairs Forum is CUNA President/CEO Bill Cheney and the timing of his update could not be more critical as credit union prepare for tax reform.

Tax Reform Focus of League Hike the Hill (Posted May 16, 2013)

Amidst the launch of CUNA’s National Action Alert on the Credit Union Tax Status, credit union representatives from North Carolina were on Capitol Hill this week for the League sponsored Hike the Hill trip.

Governmental Affairs Forum at the NCCUL Annual Meeting Features Tillis, Cheney, Humphrey (Posted May 6, 2013)

The Governmental Affairs Forum, a fixture at the NCCUL Annual Meeting, promises to pack a wallop this year! Featured speakers include NC House Speaker Thom Tillis, CUNA President/CEO Bill Cheney, and Skip Humphrey of the CFPB.

HB515 Edges Closer to Passage in the NC House (Posted May 2, 2013)

HB515, the bill which updates the credit union statutes in NC, passed out of the Judiciary Committee this week and was referred to the House floor. The bill was approved on two of its three floor votes on Thursday. The third and final vote is scheduled for Monday evening, May 6.

Political Training & Education (Posted May 1, 2013)

The League is available to discuss their political initiatives or to assist credit unions with their own political training initiatives.

Cathy Pace Testifies Before Senate Subcommittee on Financial Literacy (Posted April 25, 2013)

Cathy Pace, President of the Credit Union Division of Allegacy FCU, testified Wednesday before a US Senate subcommittee about the importance of youth financial education. The hearing, entitled "The Economic Importance of Financial Literacy for Students," was held in the Subcommittee on Children and Families.

Successful Visits with State Lawmakers Marked with Introduction of the Credit Union Bill (Posted April 5, 2013)

The annual State Capital Connections visits wrapped up this week with representatives from credit unions in the Northwest, North Piedmont, Foothill and Tarheel Chapters. In addition to discussing the value that credit unions are delivering in local communities, lawmakers were able to hear the credit union perspective on a number of consumer protection issues before the General Assembly this session.

Advocates Share Value of Credit Unions with State Lawmakers (Posted March 27, 2013)

State Capital Connections got underway this week as representatives from the Western, Piedmont, Southeast & Northeast Chapters traveled to Raleigh to meet with lawmakers. The credit union advocates spent their time with elected leaders talking about the value credit unions bring to their local communities as well as the entire state of North Carolina.

State Capital Connections Registration is Underway (Posted March 5, 2013)

Please join the League in Raleigh to meet with members of the North Carolina General Assembly. The trip will be a great opportunity to get to know your lawmakers and to update them on how credit unions are serving consumers.

Recapping the GAC in Pictures (Posted March 1, 2013)

Photo highlights from the 2013 CUNA Governmental Affairs Conference, held in Washington, DC February 24-28.

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