Advocacy

Cornerstone Advocacy part of Cornerstone League

Are you and your credit union colleagues registered to vote?

Your vote helps you and people throughout your community achieve financial well-being. 

Exercise your right to vote to help shape the direction of your community, state, and country.
Lawmakers have the power to change the credit union landscape with the stroke of a pen. Cornerstone is your advocate in the legislative and regulatory world, manning the front lines in the state capitals and Washington - in the hearings, offices, and hallways - safeguarding the interests of credit unions and ensuring that financial cooperatives continue to flourish. By developing long-term legislative strategies, maintaining vigilance with regulatory agencies, keeping League members informed of developments, magnifying the voice of credit unions everywhere, Cornerstone works to preserve an environment in which credit unions not only exist, but thrive.

Legislative Priorities

Legislative advocacy efforts at the state and national level.

Regulatory Priorities

Regulatory relief efforts at the state and national level.

Action Center

Opportunities for credit unions to get involved and show support.

Political Action Committees (PACs)

Hike the Hill

Grassroots Programs

Find ways to make your voice heard and help strengthen the movement.

Advocacy News

Want to stay in the know about what's going on during your state's legislative session? Sign up now to receive the Legislative Reporter, an exclusive publication for member credit union staff and volunteers.

  • Cornerstone’s Caroline Willard to interview Soledad O’Brien at CUNA GAC

    Cornerstone League President/CEO Caroline Willard will be front and center at the virtual 2021 CUNA Governmental Affairs Conference on March 3 when she interviews broadcast journalist and nationally syndicated weekly talk show host Soledad O’Brien.
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  • Join us for virtual 2021 Oklahoma GAC

     Get involved in the credit union movement and join us for the first virtual Oklahoma Governmental Affairs Conference, on March 9, from 2 to 4 p.m. The country may still be socially distancing due to the ongoing pandemic, but that won’t stop credit union leaders from engaging and advocating for a better legislative and regulatory environment for credit unions.
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  • Save the date: virtual Texas GAC is on March 22

    As we are ever mindful of the ongoing public health crisis, Cornerstone announces that the 2021 Texas Governmental Affairs Conference is going virtual. Registration is now open for the March 22 event, which runs from 1 to 3 p.m. CT. This Texas GAC is a dues-supported event, free to Cornerstone-member credit unions.
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Advocacy Events

  • Night for the House

    Oklahoma City, OK
    Attend this delightful wine tasting event that benefits the Credit Union House of Oklahoma.
  • Advocacy Update - Kansas - May

    Online
    Credit union advocacy leaders in Kansas are invited to hear the latest policy and political news.
  • Advocacy Update - Kansas - June

    Online
    Credit union advocacy leaders in Kansas are invited to hear the latest policy and political news.