Wisconsin 2026 End of Legislative Session Report
Community Associations Institute (CAI) Wisconsin Legislative Action Committee (WI LAC) spent the 2025-2026 legislative session advocating on behalf of the 777,000 Wisconsinites living in 325,000 homes in more than 5,700 community associations across the state....
West Virginia 2026 End of Session Report
Community Associations Institute (CAI) spent this legislative session advocating on behalf of approximately 73,000 West Virginians who live in 31,000 homes in fewer than 1,000 community associations across the Mountain state. Grassroots Advocacy Overview CAI’s...
Behind the Bills: Q1 2026 Policy Highlights from CAI’s State Legislative Action Committees
The first quarter of 2026 has set a fast and focused pace in statehouses across the United States, with CAI’s state legislative action committees at the center of the action. Of the 46 states convening legislative sessions in 2026, more than 17 states have officially...
2026 Virginia End of Legislative Session Report
Community Associations Institute (CAI) and the Virginia Legislative Action Committee spent the 2026 legislative session advocating on behalf of approximately 2,065,000 Virginians living in 815,000 homes in more than 9,200 community associations across Virginia....
2026 Mississippi End of Legislative Session Report
CAI members, partners, and staff actively advocated on behalf of the approximately 72,000 Mississippians living in 29,000 homes in approximately 1,000 community associations across the state during the state’s 2026 legislative session. Legislative Overview The...
CAI Advocacy Tips: Harnessing the Power of Social Media
At CAI, we know that advocacy is not one-size-fits-all. There is no single correct way to be an effective advocate. Each situation warrants different approaches, and CAI often employs several methods of communication in grassroots efforts to keep members aware and...
2026 Florida End of Legislative Session Report
Community Associations Institute (CAI) Florida Legislative Alliance (FLA) spent the 2026 legislative session advocating on behalf of the approximately 9,524,000 Floridians living in 3,884,400 homes in more than 49,800 community associations across the Sunshine State....
2026 Washington End of Legislative Session Report
The CAI Washington Legislative Action Committee (WA LAC) actively advocated on behalf of the approximately 2,453,000 Washingtonians living in 959,100 homes in more than 10,850 community associations across the state during the 2026 state legislative session....
Promoting and Protecting Fair Housing and Diverse Communities During Intellectual and Developmental Disability Awareness Month and Beyond
Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month is observed every March to recognize people with developmental disabilities, celebrate inclusion, and elucidate ongoing barriers that hinder participation in community life for some individuals. Developmental Disabilities...
What Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac’s Latest Policy Changes Mean for Condominium Associations, Lenders, and Homeowners
On March 18, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac issued a significant update to their project standards and property insurance requirements. These changes reflect the realities of today’s housing market and focus on the long-term financial sustainability of condominium...