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 […]
August Recess is Prep Time
August: it’s the end of summer, kids are heading back to school, federal politicians are in recess and that means we can all take the month off from advocacy, right? If only. While things move at a different pace during recess times, things are still, in fact, moving. August is the time to lay some […]
House Heads Home Early, Government Shutdown Looms
The U.S. House of Representatives has recessed for the summer after becoming paralyzed by an inability to decide on a path forward to release documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein underage sex trafficking investigation. The House will not return to session until Tuesday, Sept. 9, which will also mark day one of our fall Hike […]
Tennessee Financial Literacy Commission Seeks Support From Credit Unions
Since a 2010 act of the General Assembly founding it, the Tennessee Financial Literacy Commission has been a leader in the state’s financial literacy education space, helping coordinate education programs across the state. And since a 1923 act of the General Assembly establishing state-chartered credit unions in Tennessee, credit unions have been on the front […]
Next Steps for Don’t Tax My Credit Union
Earlier this week, the House Ways and Means Committee released its tax bill as its portion of the GOP-led House’s push on reconciliation this year. There is no mention of credit unions or our tax exemption anywhere in the 380-page document, which is a significant victory for our movement. A big thank you to everyone who wrote […]
Mid-March State and Federal Advocacy Update
Your League is in the thick of legislative sessions in both Nashville and Washington as the temperatures outside begin to warm up a bit from winter. Here’s a look at what we’re working on in the two capitals. Federal Tax Status On the tax fight, we’re engaged at every step of the process, working with […]
Three Key Advocacy Priorities in 2025
We are just days before thousands of credit union advocates across the country make their way to Washington, D.C., to speak with one voice for the People Helping People agenda. Even if you are not among those heading to Capitol Hill, you can stay connected to the movement’s efforts. We’ll be focusing our advocacy on […]
Early Voting is Open Until Oct. 31
Early voting is already underway in Tennessee as citizens from across the state will cast their ballots for the next President of the United States, US Senator, nine different House Of Representatives, along with 116 members of the Tennessee General Assembly. Find Your Polling Location and View Sample Ballot The last day to early vote […]