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The Advocacy Fund Committee met recently to approve a budget for 2025. The Advocacy Fund Committee supports MnCUN’s governmental affairs advocacy efforts by providing additional resources to strongly position credit unions politically at the state and national level through:
"Thank you to the credit unions who contributed to the fund. Your support is critical in enabling MnCUN to execute a robust advocacy program on behalf of all credit unions," said MnCUN Chief Advocacy Officer Ryan Smith. Solicitation for the Advocacy Fund occurs each year in conjunction with MnCUN's membership dues invoice, as well as on an as-needed basis. The Advocacy Fund Committee oversees expenditures and reports them to the MnCUN Board on a regular basis. President Trump Issues Executive Order on Accountability for All Agencies: On February 18, the President issued an executive order entitled “Ensuring Accountability for All Agencies” requiring all federal departments, agencies, and independent agencies under the executive branch to submit all proposed and final regulatory actions to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) before publication in the Federal Register.
Two young professionals representing Minnesota credit unions were selected to participate in The Cooperative Trust’s renowned Crash program at America’s Credit Unions’ 2025 Governmental Affairs Conference (GAC) in Washington D.C.
The 2025 Crash the GAC cohort comprises talented professionals from across the country who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to the credit union movement. These individuals were selected amongst hundreds of applications and have shown an astounding commitment to advancing the values and principles that define the industry. Dan Brula, Cloud Administrator, Members Cooperative Credit Union and Journie Rosenow, Community Engagement Coordinator, Royal Credit Union, will join the 2025 Crash the GAC cohort comprised of talented professionals from across the country who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to the credit union movement. These individuals were selected amongst hundreds of applications and have shown an astounding commitment to advancing the values and principles that define the industry. "Congratulations to Dan Brula and Journie Rosenow for being selected to the Crash the GAC program," said Minnesota Credit Union Network Chief Advocacy Officer Ryan Smith. "Young professional involvement in federal advocacy is critical in ensuring credit unions will thrive in the future. The Crasher program is unmatched in preparing young leaders to advance the credit union movement." The Governmental Affairs Conference on March 2-6, 2025, is the largest credit union event in the nation. It provides a unique platform for these emerging leaders to engage with lawmakers, discover the latest industry offerings, and network with peers and thought leaders. Congress Holds First Hearings: The first hearing of the year for the House Financial Services Committee entitled, “Make Community Banking Great Again,” was held last week.
MnCUN Offering Guidance and Analysis of Recent Executive Orders: There has been some confusion about what is and isn’t happening at the Treasury Department and DOGE staff accessing sensitive personal data for American citizens. Minnesota House Organizes with a Power Sharing Deal; Senate Back in DFL Control: Here in Minnesota, we finally have an organized state House as Democrats and Republicans struck a deal to end the DFL boycott of the start of session to deny the GOP a quorum. Don't miss out on our celebration of a century of credit unions in Minnesota! Join us this Wednesday, February 12, from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. in the Capitol Rotunda.
Come together with legislators, industry leaders, and advocates as we recognize the incredible influence of credit unions in our state and explore what lies ahead for the movement. It's a great chance to connect with peers and show our united support for the industry. Remember, attendance is free, and all attendees will receive a special scarf to honor this historic milestone. Make your voice heard by taking action on critical credit union issues. Through America's Credit Unions Take Action Tools, you can help ensure credit unions are top of mind with lawmakers and regulators.
We appreciate your support in ensuring that all credit union voices are represented when decisions being made. Contact Cynthia Callais, MnCUN Director of Political Advocacy with questions. Last week, Governor Walz proposed a two-year budget that, among other things, includes a cut in the sales tax rate but expands it to cover more services, including those at financial institutions.
100 Years of Credit Union Impact: Rally at the RotundaTo celebrate this milestone, the Minnesota Credit Union Network will hold a rally for legislators and industry leaders and credit union members from 1:30-2:30 pm in the Capitol Rotunda.
If you are unable to attend the entire day of programming, you can register for the rally only. Please share this invitation with your members as well! Minn. Congressional Delegation Appointed to Leadership, Committee Positions: The U.S. House and Senate have begun to organize themselves for this term with leadership and committee appointments.
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