by Phoebe E. Neseth, Esq. | Aug 6, 2026 | Advocacy, Affordable Housing, Broadband, CAI, Community Associations Institute, Condo Safety, Connect with Elected Officials, Corporate Transparency Act, Disaster Relief, Fannie Mae, Federal Advocacy, Flooding, Freddie Mac, HAM Radio, Hurricane, infrastructure, Insurance, Public Policies, Wildfire
In September, CAI members from across the country will come together in Washington, D.C., to ensure the voice of the community association housing model is heard where federal policy is made. CAI’s 2026 Congressional Advocacy Summit provides a unique opportunity for...
by Marlee Breakstone | Aug 4, 2026 | Advocacy, August Recess, CAI, Community Associations Institute, Connect with Elected Officials, Federal Advocacy, Holidays, Resources, State Advocacy, volunteers
Did you know that Congress is in session less than half the year? On average, the House of Representatives is in session 147 days each year, while the Senate meets for 165 days. Enshrined in the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1970, this time is intended for elected...
by Tony Campisi, CAE | Jul 23, 2026 | CAI, Community Associations Institute
George Washington. One famous person’s name evokes not just a city, but the entire foundation of a country and many of its most noble traditions. What better way to celebrate the country’s 250th anniversary than with a visit to Washington’s celebrated home? Mount...
by Tony Campisi, CAE | Jul 9, 2026 | Advocacy, CAI, Community Associations Institute, Legislative Action Committees, Resources, State Advocacy, volunteers
As we move into the summer season, CAI’s chapters and state legislative action committees (LACs) are gearing up for the annual delegate nomination period for state LACs. If you’ve ever wondered what a LAC is, and whether you might be a good fit to join your state LAC,...
by Phoebe E. Neseth, Esq. | Jul 7, 2026 | Advocacy, Affordable Housing, Community Associations Institute, Condo Safety, Federal Advocacy
Community Associations Institute is thrilled to announce its support for the reintroduction of H.R. 9569 – Making Condos Safer and Affordable Act by Florida Reps. Debbie Wasserman Schultz and Maria Elvira Salazar. The bipartisan legislation modernizes and...
by Phoebe E. Neseth, Esq., Elise Busse, Guest Author | Jul 2, 2026 | Advocacy, CAI, Community Associations Institute, State Advocacy, volunteers
Two hundred and fifty years ago, the Declaration of Independence established the nation’s founding principles of liberty, self-governance, and civic participation. As communities across the country celebrate this historic milestone, CAI reflects on what these...
