by Elise Busse | Oct 8, 2026 | Civility, Community Association Guidance, Flag, Political Signs, Public Policies, Resources
The Foundation for Community Association Research’s 2026 Homeowner Satisfaction Survey reports that 88% of residents vote in national elections, 83% participate in state and local elections, and nearly seven in 10 (69%) votes in their community association board...
by Phoebe E. Neseth, Esq. | Aug 20, 2026 | Advocacy, Affordable Housing, CAI, Community Associations Institute, Environmental Sustainability, Public Policies
Strong national public policies give community association advocates a powerful foundation for advancing the industry’s priorities in state capitals across the country. By establishing clear, consensus-driven positions on issues that affect community associations and...
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 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 Tony Campisi, CAE | Feb 27, 2026 | Advocacy, Community Association Guidance, Community Associations Institute, Other, Public Policies, State Advocacy
Forty-six states will convene legislative sessions in 2026 and many of these states are already in session. More than six weeks into the 2026 legislative session, CAI’s Government & Public Affairs team reports on notable trends in legislation beyond those...
by Phoebe E. Neseth, Esq. | Jan 21, 2026 | Advocacy, CAI, Community Associations Institute, Legislative Action Committees, Public Policies, State Advocacy
At the end of 2025, CAI’s Government & Public Affairs Committee and staff announced the community association industry’s 2026 state legislative and policy trends based on survey results from hundreds of CAI advocates. Results of this annual survey demonstrate the...