by Emily Leite | Apr 20, 2021 | Advocacy, Advocacy News, eLumination, elumination.2021.04.22, Legislative
Having a strong dual charter system fosters safety and soundness innovations and competitive supervisory fees and enables Ohio credit unions to choose which charter is best for long-term growth. That is why the League recently worked to modernize the state charter and... by Andrew Canan | Apr 20, 2021 | Advocacy, Advocacy News, eLumination, elumination.2021.04.22, Legislative
While the Ohio General Assembly was on Easter break, your League was busy pushing forward to ensure the interests of Ohio’s credit unions are at the forefront of lawmakers’ minds. Below is a snapshot of recent advocacy action at the Ohio Statehouse. As the budget... by Emily Leite | Apr 6, 2021 | Advocacy, Advocacy News, eLumination, eLumination.2021.04.08, Legislative
Navigating ambiguous and unclear cannabis banking compliance can hinder credit unions from fully serving members and meeting their unique needs. That is why the League teamed up with the Ohio Bankers League to support the efforts behind both U.S. Representatives Steve... by Andrew Canan | Apr 6, 2021 | Advocacy, Advocacy News, eLumination, eLumination.2021.04.08, Legislative
A key component of successful credit union advocacy is politically supporting those who will stand up for and champion financial cooperatives. Thanks to your continued investment in the League Political Action Committees (PACs), the Ohio Movement has raised nearly... by Emily Leite | Mar 24, 2021 | Advocacy, Advocacy News, eLumination, elumination.2021.03.25, Legislative
As Ohio credit unions continue to navigate regulation to further help people and advance communities, U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) seeks to permanently close the fintech charter loophole. With Square recently becoming the first U.S. fintech company granted a... by Emily Leite | Mar 23, 2021 | Advocacy, Advocacy News, eLumination, elumination.2021.03.25, Legislative
Just as your credit union is driving results to make a difference for members, the Ohio General Assembly is hard at work passing legislation to help Ohioans financially recover, including a credit union priority bill that extends regulatory relief so you can better... by Chris Noble | Mar 10, 2021 | Advocacy, Consumer, eLumination, eLumination.2021.03.11, Legislative
The League believes that when considering economic uncertainty, the Small Business Association, SBA, should take a holistic approach to PPP. Specifically, the SBA should not solely consider a small business' revenue levels at the beginning and during the pandemic to... by Chris Noble | Feb 24, 2021 | Advocacy, eLumination, elumination.2021.02.25, Legislative
Credit unions have long had a robust and independent oversight agency that understands the unique needs and abilities of not-for-profit financial cooperatives. The League believes the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) should continue this practice by... by Andrew Canan | Feb 24, 2021 | Advocacy, Advocacy News, eLumination, elumination.2021.02.25, Legislative
While we know getting away from day-to-day operations of the credit union can be challenging, even in a virtual environment, it is imperative to personally tell your credit union's story to the federal decision-makers who make determinations that impact how your... by Andrew Canan | Feb 10, 2021 | Advocacy, Advocacy News, eLumination, elumination.2021.02.11, Legislative
With a brand-new administration, a change in the majority control in the United States Senate, and new faces in the Ohio General Assembly, it is essential that your elected leaders hear directly from you. By utilizing the League's grassroots tool, VoterVoice, you can... by Jamila Collins | Feb 10, 2021 | Advocacy, Advocacy News, eLumination, elumination.2021.02.11, Legislative
Updating your Project Zip Code (PZC) for events such as the CUNA Government Affairs Conference, virtual legislative meetings, and roundtables, arms the League with key information when meeting with political leadership. Our League advocacy team ensures this... by Chris Noble | Feb 10, 2021 | Advocacy, eLumination, elumination.2021.02.11, Legislative
Regulatory agencies routinely solicit feedback from the entities they regulate when considering rule proposals. The League values these opportunities to ensure that Ohio's credit unions' voices are heard and that our system of financial cooperatives and the members... by Chris Noble | Feb 10, 2021 | Advocacy, eLumination, elumination.2021.02.11, Legislative
With the 2020 election in rearview, the Democratic Party has obtained control of the federal government's Executive and Legislative branches. This shift in Washington has brought with it changes in federal agencies as well as on Capitol Hill. Todd Harper is now... by Andrew Canan | Feb 10, 2021 | Advocacy, Advocacy News, eLumination, elumination.2021.02.11, Events, Legislative
With CUNA's Governmental Affairs Conference (GAC) right around the corner (Mar. 2-4), don't miss out on hearing from world-class keynote speakers, meeting with Ohio's congressional delegation, and connecting with your fellow Ohio credit union leaders for a fun night... by Emily Leite | Jan 27, 2021 | Advocacy, Advocacy News, eLumination, elumination.2021.01.28, Legislative
The legislative process can often be unpredictable, which is why it's essential to have contingency plans in case things go off schedule. For instance, the Ohio General Assembly ended their work last year without addressing two of the League's top state priority... by Andrew Canan | Jan 27, 2021 | Advocacy, Advocacy News, eLumination, elumination.2021.01.28, Events, Legislative
With a new, all-digital experience, CUNA's 2021 Governmental Affairs Conference (GAC) is open to all. Whether you are a seasoned veteran or attending for the first time, get excited to hear from world-class speakers, meet new and innovative business partners, and... by Andrew Canan | Dec 2, 2020 | Advocacy, Advocacy News, eLumination, eLumination 2020.12.03, Events, Legislative
With the new, premium virtual format, CUNA's Governmental Affairs Conference, March 2-4, 2021, has never been more accessible. Attendees will still hear from the same great speakers, experience the same networking and learning opportunities, explore the next best... by Andrew Canan | Nov 10, 2020 | Advocacy, Advocacy News, eLumination, eLumination 2020.11.12, Events, Legislative
With the election (finally) behind us, now it is time to get to work to ensure Ohio’s credit unions make their voices heard and that we have a seat at the decision-making table. While COVID has required CUNA to make the 2021 CUNA Governmental Affairs Conference (GAC)... by Jamila Collins | Nov 10, 2020 | Advocacy, Advocacy News, eLumination, eLumination 2020.11.12, Legislative
With a new White House Administration and Congress on the horizon, it’s never been more important to make sure each one of your credit union’s members are counted by updating Project ZIP Code (PZC). PZC is a secure program that counters your members by zipcode and... by Andrew Canan | Oct 28, 2020 | Advocacy, Advocacy News, eLumination, eLumination 2020.10.29, Legislative
The virtual day-to-day we have acclimated to in 2020 has also increased the opportunities for hackers to attack. As National Cybersecurity Awareness Month ends, there is still an opportunity to advocate for further cybersecurity measures. After passing the Ohio House... 