Tennessee and Mississippi General Assemblies in Session and National Issues to Watch
Happy new year from your expanded Advocacy Team! With our first advocacy update of 2026, we’d like to start by officially welcoming our Mississippi colleagues and credit unions to the fold and look forward to advocating with and for everyone in this new era. And we’re off to a flying start. National Issues Impacting Credit […]
Credit Union-Backed Van Epps Wins Tennessee 7th District Special Election Tuesday Night
The votes have been cast, tallied and the people of the 7th Congressional District have spoken. Representative-elect Matt Van Epps defeated State Rep. Aftyn Behn Tuesday night to win a special election to serve the remainder of former Congressman Mark Green’s term. Van Epps won 53.9% of the vote with 96,988 ballots cast compared to […]
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 2018 into 2019. And for the first time since it started, there appears to be some life to reopening and further budget talks. Several political factors are at play here, […]
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 35 days, which took place from December 2018 to January 2019. The Trump Administration has indicated that funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Women, Infants and Children […]
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 aisle have started to openly talk about the shutdown stretching onward towards and even through the Thanksgiving holiday—which will undoubtedly put extreme strain on the transportation industry on top of […]
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 some state political news. 7th Congressional District Special Election Results This week, former state General Services Commissioner Matt Van Epps won the Republican primary in the special election for the […]
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 opening coming soon and would recommend that you prepare for this to continue as long as the winter 2018-2019 shutdown, which ultimately lasted for 35 days. We know that, for […]
Government Shutdown Looms, Funding Expires Sept. 30
The odds of a government shutdown are increasing after the White House cancelled a meeting with Democratic Congressional leadership this week. Republicans have proposed a 7-week “clean” continuing resolution to fund the government while longer-term budget discussions are ongoing. Democrats are disagreeing with the “clean” mantra, given that Affordable Care Act healthcare credits are set to […]
Tennessee Credit Unions Go to D.C.
What a week! Hike the Hill 2025 was another fantastic opportunity for Tennessee’s credit unions to showcase their mission to federal lawmakers and to advocate for expanding the options box in order to better serve their members. It was also an opportunity to unwind and network with fellow advocates from Kentucky, Ohio and Wisconsin throughout […]
Congress Returns to D.C.
Happy final week of August! The weather has been unseasonably cool in parts of the state this week, but if you’re a fan of hot air, do not fret! Congress returns from recess next week! Credit Union Advocacy Priorities All jokes aside, Congress’ return to session will ramp up a busy fall in advocacy. There’s […]