Strengthening Relationships Through Advocacy and Engagement
We recently participated in two important events that highlighted the Tennessee and MississippiCredit Union Association’s ongoing commitment to advocacy, relationship-building andcommunity presence. Last Thursday, we attended a luncheon with Congressman Michael Guest. Later that evening, weparticipated in an event for Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith. Both opportunities highlighted the valueof staying engaged with policymakers to help advance […]
Tennessee Credit Unions Honored for Financial Literacy Commitment
Yesterday, Tennessee credit unions were honored on the floor of the House of Representatives at the Tennessee state capitol. House Joint Resolution 995 commends Tennessee credit unions for their support of the Tennessee Financial Literacy Commission. We are incredibly proud of Tennessee’s credit unions for their leadership and commitment to this important cause. For more […]
State Legislative Sessions Continue, Focus on Budget Negotiations
Tennessee We are looking at 3-4 more weeks of the 114th General Assembly being in session. As of this writing, the assembly is evaluating Governor Bill Lee’s budget amendment proposal but has not yet come to an agreement on the budget itself. Of interest to you, a bill is working its way through to require […]
Tennessee Credit Unions to be Honored for Financial Literacy Commitment
Nashville is the backdrop for some exciting news! Next Thursday, April 9, Tennessee’s credit unions will be honored on the floor of the House of Representatives at the state capitol. This resolution commemorates your unwavering commitment to advancing financial literacy throughout the state. Your dedication is making a significant impact, allowing the Commission to: We […]
Tennessee Lawmakers Pass Legislation to Ban Cryptocurrency ATMs
Big news from the Tennessee General Assembly! This week, both the House and Senate unanimously passed legislation to ban crypto ATMs from operating in the state of Tennessee. As many of you are well aware, crypto ATMs have become a vector for fraud and scams often targeted at elderly members and there’s absolutely no way […]
Mississippi’s Unclaimed Property Bill Advances, Tennessee’s Crypto ATM Ban Bill Passes Committees
Your Association’s Advocacy Team is busy tracking developments in our state capitols and how they will impact your credit union. Here’s a recap of this week! Mississippi Legislative Session Update Mississippi Legislative Update: Unclaimed Property Bill AdvancesMississippi lawmakers continue to move forward on significant changes to the state’s unclaimed property laws, as Senate Bill 2714 […]
Credit Union Advocates Advance, Empower and Protect Credit Union Priorities at GAC 2026
More than 120 Mississippi and Tennessee credit union advocates were in Washington, D.C., this week for America’s Credit Unions’ Governmental Affairs Conference. The four-day conference focuses on advancing, empowering and protecting credit union priorities. Here’s a few attendee takeaways. For those who couldn’t attend GAC, I would emphasize just how important it is for credit […]
Meet Our GAC Crashers
The Governmental Affairs Conference, March 1-5 in D.C., is quickly approaching. Among the attendees will be Tennessee GAC Crasher, Hannah Hutchins, marketing manager at Appalachian Community Federal Credit Union, and Mississippi GAC Crasher, Ruthie Murray, service specialist at Statewide Federal Credit Union. Young professionals have been Crashing the GAC since 2009. The program allows young […]
Tennessee Governor Give State of the State Addresses
Partial Shutdown Ends—Funding Restored to Community Development Financial Institutions for 2026 On Tuesday, President Trump signed a $1.2 trillion funding package into law ending a brief partial government shutdown that began early Saturday morning. The House voted 217-215, with support from 21 Democrats, following Senate passage last week. The bill provides funding for 95% of […]
January Advocacy Update
Looming Government Shutdown Federally, the week kicked off with a big advocacy win with Senator Marshall withdrawing his plans to offer the Credit Card Competition Act (CCCA) during the crypto bill mark-up in the Senate Agriculture Committee. While this is a win and a testament to America’s Credit Unions-League credit union system, we are still […]