Advocacy
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.
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.
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GOTV: Credit Unions Vote and key dates
In advance of the November general elections, Cornerstone League encourages you to visit Credit Unions Vote, a one-stop website for voters. -
Hike the Hill news and remarks from CU advocates
Another Cornerstone League Hike the Hill has been logged into the history books. By all accounts, this year’s event, held Sept. 27–29 in Washington, D.C., was a rousing success. -
Cornerstone League joins Texas trades in opposition to interchange legislation
Cornerstone League’s advocacy arm, Texas Credit Union Association, joined Independent Bankers Association of Texas, Credit Union Coalition of Texas, and Texas Bankers Association in crafting a letter to lawmakers opposing the Credit Card Competition Act of 2022—an act that seeks to create new routing mandates that would affect the way financial institutions issue credit.
Advocacy Events
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Night for the House
Oklahoma City, OKAttend this delightful wine tasting event that benefits the Credit Union House of Oklahoma. -
Advocacy Update - Kansas - May
OnlineCredit union advocacy leaders in Kansas are invited to hear the latest policy and political news. -
Advocacy Update - Kansas - June
OnlineCredit union advocacy leaders in Kansas are invited to hear the latest policy and political news.