by Elise Busse | Jan 7, 2026 | Advocacy, CAI, Community Associations Institute, Legislative Action Committees, Public Policies, Resources, State Advocacy, State Capitols, volunteers
Volunteers serving on CAI’s state Legislative Action Committees (LACs) regularly navigate changes in the legislative and regulatory landscape affecting community associations. While these shifts can feel overwhelming or difficult to manage, it’s important to remember that many LACs across the country are facing similar challenges. To help CAI members and LAC volunteers stay informed, connected, and prepared, CAI offers a suite of legislative resources to support effective advocacy throughout 2026.
by Marlee Breakstone | Dec 30, 2025 | Advocacy, CAI, Community Association Guidance, Community Associations Institute, Federal Advocacy, Public Policies, Resources, State Advocacy
As 2025 comes to an end, we’re thrilled to round up the CAI Advocacy Blog stories that captured our subscribers’ attention throughout the year. Here’s a countdown of the top 10 blog posts that made the biggest impact in 2025: Corporate Transparency Act Suspended for...
by Phoebe E. Neseth, Esq. | Nov 19, 2025 | Advocacy, CAI, Community Associations Institute, Public Policies, State Advocacy
Community Associations Institute is dedicated to advocating for legislation and public policy that improves the governance and sustainability of community associations. As 2026 approaches, CAI’s local, state, and federal, government affairs and advocacy efforts remain...
by Phoebe E. Neseth, Esq. | Oct 15, 2025 | CAI, Community Association Guidance, Flag, Political Signs, Public Policies, Resources
Election season is upon us, and political signs are more relevant than ever. It is at the forefront of discussions between community association leaders and residents. New Jersey and Virginia are holding major elections in November for governor, the full New Jersey...
by Phoebe E. Neseth, Esq. | Oct 7, 2025 | Advocacy, CAI, Community Association Guidance, Community Associations Institute, Public Policies, Resources
The CAI Board of Trustees approved a newly updated Assessment Increase Limitations Public Policy. This update reflects CAI’s commitment to ensuring a community association board’s ability to retain reasonable discretion to effectively financially manage the community...
by Phoebe E. Neseth, Esq. | Aug 7, 2025 | Advocacy, August Recess, CAI, Community Associations Institute, Other, Public Policies, Resources, State Advocacy, State Capitols
CAI’s Government and Public Affairs team joined more than 200 organizations—including corporations, federal, state, and local government agencies, trade associations, special interest groups, and consulting firms—this week as an exhibitor at the 2025 National...