The Southeast Leadership Development Conference is already underway in Destin this morning. The Southeastern Credit Union Foundation Charity Golf Outing teed off at 8 a.m. The outing benefits the foundation and the programs it has for credit unions...
Credit unions were given a good spot in the Economist publication this week. A story was posted that touted credit union growth worldwide. Credit union membership has doubled across the world since 2000. Savings is also up 130 percent at credit...
The LSCU introduced a new mobile app in June. For those attending the Southeast Leadership Development Conference (SLDC) this week in Destin, the mobile app is a must. While it contains great ways to stay connected to the League, it also houses the...
On Monday, Rep. Richard Nugent (R-FL) announced that he will not seek re-election in 2016. Rep. Nugent, a former Hernando County sheriff, has represented Florida’s 11th congressional district since 2010. His district encompasses Sumter, Citrus...
NCUA Chairman Debbie Matz invited credit unions and the trade media to an open forum at the regulator’s offices in Alexandria, VA. The forum was held to promote open dialogue and answer any questions credit unions might have. The NCUA budget...
The Credit Union Legislative Action Committee (CULAC) was recently given two high distinctions. The PAC ranked first in supporting elected officials for the 2016 election cycle. The Center for Responsive Politics ranked CUNA’s political...
CU Broadcast, an internet video podcast hosted by Mike Lawson, features LSCU SVP of Association Services Jared Ross this week. Lawson interviews Ross about advocacy and his recent selection as a CU Times Trailblazer 40 Below. Ross tells Lawson that ...
The Florida Senate approved a new redistricting map by a 22-18 vote. However, during the process Sen. Matt Gaetz (R-Niceville) called Sen. Jack Latvala (R-Clearwater) a bully for remarks he made about previous attempts at redistricting. Sen. Latvala...
The 247 member Republican conference voted on Wednesday to elect Rep. Paul Ryan (R-WI) as the next speaker of the house. Rep. Ryan garnered 200 votes, while Rep. Daniel Webster (R-FL) picked up 43. Rep. Ryan will become the youngest speaker since...
This past week, retailers began a campaign to encourage attorneys general from around the country to sign on to a letter urging Congress to require financial institutions to adopt PIN technology for cards issued to their consumers. The letter...