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.

  • Congressman Brian Babin Visits Sabine Credit Union

    On Nov. 29, U.S. Rep. Brian Babin (R-Port Arthur, 36th congressional district) visited with Sabine Credit Union’s board members and the management team, including Jon Barnette, Sandra Bickham, Bill Bradley, Kristi Charrier, Cody Cupit, Kenita Dougharty, Charlotte Foreman, Chelsea Fountain, TW Permenter, and Kristen Placette.
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  • Time to Update Your Project ZIP Code Data

    It’s time for credit unions to update their Project Zip Code software and upload their relevant member/constituent data. If you haven’t already done so, please make your updates by Jan. 14, 2022.
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  • Time to Update Your Project ZIP Code Data

    Every year, Cornerstone League reminds credit unions to update their Project Zip Code software and upload their relevant member/constituent data in advance of legislative meetings like those that take place at the CUNA Governmental Affairs Conference.
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Advocacy Events

  • Cocktails & Credit Unions

    Leawood, KS
    Join fellow credit union advocates for an afternoon of networking with credit union leaders and legislative supporters—compliments of the Credit Union Political Action Committee (CUPAC) of Kansas!
  • ARCUPAC Summer Social

    Conway, AR
    Join us for the ARCUPAC Summer Social, a fun, family-friendly evening of networking, games, and advocacy at Beaverfork Lake RV Resort.
  • Advocacy Update - Kansas - June

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