by Elise Busse, Marlee Breakstone | May 29, 2026 | Session Reports
Community Associations Institute (CAI) and the South Carolina Legislative Action Committee (SC LAC) spent this legislative session advocating on behalf of approximately 1,412,000 South Carolinians living in 585,000 homes in more than 7,500 community associations. SC...
by Phoebe E. Neseth, Esq. | May 28, 2026 | Assistance Animals, Fair Housing, Federal Advocacy
According to an article from The Wall Street Journal, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development on May 22 issued an internal enforcement memorandum regarding animal-related accommodations. According to the memorandum, effective immediately, the Office of...
by Elise Busse | May 26, 2026 | Flag, Holidays, Public Policies
In 2026, the United States celebrates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. While it will bring festivities across the country, the occasion also serves as a moment to reflect on the sacrifices of those who fought and...
by Elise Busse, Ben Price | May 26, 2026 | Session Reports
Community Associations Institute (CAI) Minnesota Legislative Action Committee (MN LAC) spent the 2026 legislative session advocating on behalf of the approximately 1,531,000 Minnesotans living in 612,000 homes in more than 7,850 community associations across the North...
by Marlee Breakstone | May 19, 2026 | Advocacy, CAI, Community Associations Institute
Direct constituent interactions have more influence on lawmakers’ decisions than any other advocacy strategy. CAI members can leverage chapter events as opportunities to facilitate interactions between elected officials and constituents living and working in community...
