Advocacy News & Updates

Government Shutdown Becomes Longest in U.S. History
This year’s federal government shutdown has officially become the longest one in American history, surpassing the previous record, which occurred over the winter holidays in

Project Zip Code—Empowering Credit Unions Through Data-Driven Advocacy
There are only eight more weeks of 2025! With the end of the year quickly approaching, we invite you to schedule time to run Project

Government Shutdown on Track to Become Longest in U.S. History
Today marks the 30th day of the federal government shutdown, which has now stretched into the second-longest government shutdown in U.S. history. The longest was

Government Shutdown Continues and Enters 23rd Day, Key Dates to Know
Today is day 23 of the federal government shutdown, and there is still no end in sight. Members of Congress on both sides of the

Shutdown Continues, Threatens SNAP and WIC
While the halls of federal buildings are empty, Americans cope with the impacts of the federal government shutdown. Here’s what you need to know, plus

Federal Government Shuts Down Due to Failed Funding Agreement
As of midnight on Wednesday, Oct. 1, the United States federal government is shut down. At this point in time, we do not see an