by Phoebe E. Neseth, Esq. | Apr 14, 2026 | Advocacy, CAI, Community Associations Institute, Connect with Elected Officials
The first quarter of 2026 set a powerful tone for grassroots advocacy across the community association housing industry landscape. From energizing new advocate voices to strengthening long-standing relationships with policymakers, CAI members demonstrated what’s...
by Phoebe E. Neseth, Esq. | Apr 8, 2026 | Advocacy, CAI, Community Associations Institute, Legislative Action Committees, State Advocacy, State Capitols, volunteers
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...
by Dawn Bauman, CAE | Mar 18, 2026 | Advocacy, CAI, Community Association Guidance, Community Associations Institute, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac
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...
by Phoebe E. Neseth, Esq. | Mar 13, 2026 | Advocacy, CAI, Community Associations Institute, Connect with Elected Officials, Legislative Action Committees, Resources, State Capitols, volunteers
Advocacy is most powerful when the voices of community association advocates are heard directly by the elected officials shaping public policy. In 2026, members of CAI’s legislative action committees are stepping into state capitals across the country for CAI State...
by Marlee Breakstone | Mar 10, 2026 | Advocacy, CAI, Community Associations Institute, Connect with Elected Officials, Resources, volunteers
CAI member-advocates like you personally have an opportunity to help CAI build its network of connections with elected officials and support the community association industry. Research shows that legislators who hear from personal or professional connections are...
by Phoebe E. Neseth, Esq. | Mar 3, 2026 | CAI, Community Associations Institute
International Women’s Day on March 8 is a global celebration of the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender equality. The theme of this year’s International Women’s Day is Give to...
