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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Cornerstone Creates Toolkit to Amplify Opposition to Flawed IRS Reporting Proposal
Cornerstone League has created a landing page and a toolkit to help credit unions raise awareness among their staff and members about the IRS reporting requirement that is expected to be added to Congress’s new budget proposal. -
Hike at Home Meetings Reflect No Support for IRS Provision
Over the course of five days comprising Cornerstone League’s virtual Hike at Home, Oct. 18–23, the Cornerstone advocacy team hosted 90 credit union leaders and 36 Zoom meetings with elected officials or their legislative aides. -
Request a Meeting with Your Lawmaker for Next Week’s Hike at Home
Next Monday, Oct. 18, at 3:30 p.m. CT is the start of Cornerstone League’s 2021 Hike at Home—this year a virtual experience that offers an outstanding opportunity for credit union leaders to engage face-to-face with their lawmakers in the comfort of their own office.
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.