During our recent Credit Union Town Halls, we met with two lawmakers to discuss both state and federal priorities.

On October 16th, we met with State Senator and Congressional candidate Cleo Fields to discuss the upcoming state special session on tax reform, which begins November 6th, and shared our current federal legislative priorities. Senator Fields has long been a credit union supporter and recognizes the import role we play in the financial well-being of Louisiana residents.

On October 17th, we had a productive conversation with Congressman Garret Graves, focusing on federal issues such as consumer protections and looking into the 2025 congressional agenda. While Rep. Graves is not seeking reelection, he remains committed to supporting credit unions and our legislative goals during his remaining time in office. We also awarded Graves a Luminate Award, thanking him for his service to credit unions.

These meetings underscore our ongoing advocacy efforts to ensure that the interest of credit unions are heard and supported at both the state and federal levels.

Upcoming Next Week...

Monday

BSA Officer & Staff Year-End Wrap-Up (Webinar)

Tuesday

The Board Secretary's Role: Organizing, Planning, Tracking & Maintaining Accurate Minutes (Webinar)

Wednesday

Electronic Payment Fraud: When Is Your Institution Liable? (Webinar)

Thursday

ACH Disputes Part 1: Reg E vs. ACH Rules Before 60 Days (Webinar)

America's Credit Unions PAC has shared an update on the current standings for the PAC Circle of Excellence Awards and the Pinnacle Awards that will be awarded at America’s Credit Unions’ 2025 Governmental Affairs Conference (GAC).

The Circle of Excellence Award is given to the credit union that raises the highest dollar amount in each state, and the Pinnacle Award goes to the top fundraising credit union nationwide in each of the three asset sizes.

If you are not in the top spot, you still have time for a final fundraising push to get your credit union to number one! Just make sure your contribution is received by December 31st to have it count toward your year-end-total.

America’s Credit Unions is seeking nominations for a number of their committees. Serving on one of these committees is an exciting opportunity to have a meaningful impact on credit unions nationwide, and it allows you to share your thoughts, shape policies, and represent Louisiana on a national level.

Nomination deadline is October 30.

TruStage’s Trends Report, utilizing data from September 2024, is now available online through the resources section on our website. Discover the latest trends in interest rates, loans, and home prices now.

Inclusiv has received a $1.87 billion federal award to provide grants to credit unions to offer green lending programs that serve low-income and disadvantaged communities (LIDACs). The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded these funds to Inclusiv through the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF) Clean Communities Investment Accelerator (CCIA).

As a result, Inclusiv will be holding two informative webinars on the $1.87 billion credit union grant program for green lending. Interested in participating? Click on either of the below dates to register:

• November 19 at 12:00 PM
• November 20 at 11:00 AM

Congratulations to Baton Rouge Telco Federal Credit Union, Campus Federal Credit Union, CSE Federal Credit Union, Pelican State Credit Union, New Orleans Firemen's Federal Credit Union, and Ouachita Valley Federal Credit Union for winning MAC Awards for outstanding marketing! Your creativity and innovation are making waves in the credit union industry, and we’re thrilled to celebrate your success.