by Cory Fleming | Dec 16, 2020 | Advocacy, Advocacy News, eLumination, eLumination 2020.12.17, Legislative
The Ohio General Assembly is wrapping up lame-duck session work, and the League is excited to share tangible victories that have already been, or are expected to be secured due to the advocacy partnership between Ohio credit unions and the League: Eliminated a state...
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...
by Andrew Canan | Oct 14, 2020 | Advocacy, Advocacy News, eLumination, eLumination 2020.10.15, Legislative
We all know what disruptions the COVID-19 pandemic has brought to life and business operations throughout 2020. This virtual reality we have acclimated to has also increased the opportunities for hackers to attack. As October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month,...
by Emily Leite | Oct 14, 2020 | Advocacy, Advocacy News, eLumination, eLumination 2020.10.15, Legislative
As the U.S. House Financial Services Committee continues to work through pandemic-related legislation aimed at economic recovery, the League teamed up once more with the Ohio Bankers League (OBL) to ensure Ohio credit unions and banks can continue assisting impacted...
by Emily Leite | Sep 30, 2020 | Advocacy, Advocacy News, eLumination, eLumination 2020.10.01, Legislative
What happens when nearly eighty credit union leaders from more than 30 Ohio credit unions hop onto a Zoom call with Congress? Ohio credit union priorities, like Paycheck Protection Program Forgiveness, examination flexibility, and regulatory relief are further...
by Emily Leite | Sep 30, 2020 | Advocacy, Advocacy News, eLumination, eLumination 2020.10.01, Legislative
While credit unions continue to work with homeowners experiencing economic challenges, the ability to offer affordable options remains critical to their financial future. That’s why the CUNA/League system, and other Ohio financial institution and housing trades,...
by Cory Fleming | Sep 16, 2020 | Advocacy, Advocacy News, eLumination, eLumination 2020.09.17, Events, Legislative
Hike the Hill may be virtual this year, but the opportunity to connect with national policymakers and share key issues impacting more than three million Ohio credit union members has never been more important. There’s still time to register, so whether you’re a hiking...
by Cory Fleming | Sep 16, 2020 | Advocacy, Advocacy News, eLumination, eLumination 2020.09.17, Legislative
While connecting face-to-face with decisionmakers in a mostly remote environment is challenging, Ohio League advocacy remains committed to pursuing state legislative initiatives so your credit union can better meet member needs. Here’s an update on the Movement...
by Emily Leite | Sep 2, 2020 | Advocacy, Advocacy News, eLumination, eLumination 2020.09.03, Legislative
As your credit union continues to work with homeowners experiencing economic challenges, the ability to offer affordable options remains critical to their financial future. That’s why the CUNA/League system and other Ohio financial institutions and housing trades...
by Cory Fleming | Sep 2, 2020 | Advocacy, Advocacy News, eLumination, eLumination 2020.09.03, Events, Legislative
Hike the Hill may be virtual, but the opportunity to connect with national policymakers and share key issues and concerns for the more than three million Ohio credit union members has never been more important. Join CUNA, the League, and your peers in connecting with...
by Emily Leite | Aug 19, 2020 | Advocacy, Advocacy News, eLumination, eLumination 2020.08.20, Legislative
As your credit union continues to work with homeowners experiencing economic challenges, the ability to offer affordable options remains critical to their financial future. That’s why the League joined forces with the Ohio Bankers League, Ohio Mortgage Bankers...
by Cory Fleming | Aug 19, 2020 | Advocacy, Advocacy News, eLumination, eLumination 2020.08.20, Legislative
Ohio credit unions have helped prevent a complete economic collapse during the COVID-19 pandemic by partnering with the Small Business Administration to administer the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). By facilitating more than 4,000 low-interest PPP loans for small...
by Emily Leite | Aug 5, 2020 | Advocacy, Advocacy News, eLumination, eLumination 2020.08.06, Legislative
Just because it’s difficult to personally meet with congressional leaders doesn’t mean fierce credit union advocacy can take a break. With several recent League-coordinated virtual engagements, Ohio credit union leaders kept U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH),...
by Cory Fleming | Aug 5, 2020 | Advocacy, Advocacy News, eLumination, eLumination 2020.08.06, Events, Legislative
Like your credit union, the League has adapted its 2020 plans to move forward despite COVID-19 disruptions. That’s why we are excited to take Hike the Hill virtual on September 23. Join your colleagues and the League from the comfort of your office or home to advocate...
by Cory Fleming | Jul 22, 2020 | Advocacy, Advocacy News, eLumination, eLumination 2020.07.23, Events, Legislative
It’s important for public policy leaders to hear from you first-hand about how their decisions impact the communities you serve, so the League works to make that direct connection between member credit unions and build momentum for the Movement. This year we’re...
by Cory Fleming | Jul 22, 2020 | Advocacy, eLumination, eLumination 2020.07.23, Events, Legislative, Ohio CU News, Regulatory
Legal advocacy is increasingly important for credit unions due to the recent uptick in costly litigation throughout the Movement. To ensure Ohio’s top court hears the credit union perspective, the League recently coordinated a dialogue between credit union attorneys...
by Emily Leite | Jul 7, 2020 | Advocacy, Advocacy News, Compliance, eLumination, eLumination 2020.07.09, Legislative, Regulatory
While credit unions continue to manage compliance complexities associated with cannabis banking, there is a similar conversation beginning with hemp banking. Ohio recently legalized hemp cultivation and established a Hemp Program, allowing licensed individuals to grow...
