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 Chris Noble | Apr 6, 2021 | Advocacy News, eLumination, eLumination.2021.04.08
Credit Union Service Organizations (CUSOs) are an integral part of the credit union movement and provide credit unions with the auxiliary services they need to stay competitive and flexible in the ever-evolving financial industry. This is why the League fully supports... 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 Chris Noble | Apr 6, 2021 | Advocacy News, eLumination, eLumination.2021.04.08
Since 2017, the League and the Credit Union National Association (CUNA) have been working together with other stakeholders in the credit union movement to address burdensome requirements and language in the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA). One specific... 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 Jamila Collins | Apr 6, 2021 | Advocacy News, eLumination, eLumination.2021.04.08
Help us cultivate a fertile environment for credit union growth, protect the credit union tax exemption, and combat obstructive regulations by updating your Project Zip Code (PZC) information on PZConline. When the League meets with federal lawmakers at events like... 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 Jamila Collins | Mar 23, 2021 | Advocacy News, eLumination, elumination.2021.03.25
The League went to work last General Assembly on a piece of legislation (Sub. House Bill 38) to fix the current requirement to provide a debtor written notice before a collection attempt is made on a loan secured by a residential piece of property. Since “collect” or... by Emily Leite | Mar 10, 2021 | Advocacy, Advocacy News, Consumer, eLumination, eLumination.2021.03.11
Whether it is connecting with members in a personalized way or helping members remain in their homes, Ohio credit unions continue to meet the needs of more than 3 million Ohioans. The League is committed to helping you tell that story, so we recently testified on... by Emily Leite | Feb 24, 2021 | Advocacy News, eLumination, elumination.2021.02.25
As Ohio credit unions continue to help people, families, businesses, and communities hit the hardest by the ongoing pandemic, U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) is driving discussion in the U.S. Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee to provide additional... by Emily Leite | Feb 24, 2021 | Advocacy News, eLumination, elumination.2021.02.25
Just as your credit union is gearing up for an impactful year, the Ohio General Assembly is hard at work reintroducing unfinished legislation from last year, including two credit union priority bills that would have extended regulatory relief and strengthen... 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 Jamila Collins | Feb 24, 2021 | Advocacy News, eLumination, elumination.2021.02.25
With the cancellation of the 2020 inVest48, the League extended the nomination window for leadership awards eligibility to be included with the 2021 award cycle. Our Leadership Recognition Program exists to recognize credit union impact and leadership. The League... 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 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 Emily Leite | Jan 27, 2021 | Advocacy News, eLumination, elumination.2021.01.28
Taking over as Chair of the Senate Banking and Housing Committee, Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown will be one of the most influential people in the United States tasked with shaping public banking policy. Senator Brown is a strong supporter of the not-for-profit structure... 