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 Elise Busse | May 13, 2026 | Advocacy, Legislative Action Committees
CAI advocates and legislative action committees are experts on energizing and engaging grassroots campaigns. From Jan. 1 to March 31, more than 4,000 CAI advocates sent over 60,000 emails directly to legislators. This Q1 data underscores that grassroots outreach is a...
by Elise Busse, Marlee Breakstone | May 8, 2026 | Session Reports
Community Associations Institute (CAI) and the Alabama Legislative Action Committee (AL LAC) spent the 2026 legislative session advocating on behalf of approximately 249,000 Alabamians who live in 100,000 homes in more than 3,000 community associations. Legislative...
by Elise Busse, Marlee Breakstone | May 7, 2026 | Session Reports
Community Associations Institute (CAI) spent this legislative session advocating on behalf of approximately 300,000 Iowans who live in 122,000 homes in fewer than 3,000 community associations. Legislative Overview In Iowa, bills may be sponsored by individual...
