The State of Community Association Grassroots Advocacy: CAI Member Engagement and Industry Success Through July 2026
Grassroots advocacy is most effective when the people closest to an issue make their voices heard. Throughout the first half of 2026, CAI legislative action committee member advocates, community association professionals, volunteer leaders, and industry partners...
Mid-Year Community Association State Legislative Update: What Passed, What Failed, What’s Still in Play
State legislatures across the country continue to shape the laws that govern the 390,000 community associations across the United States, making it more important than ever for board members, community managers, and industry professionals to stay informed. As we reach...
Behind the Bills: Q1 2026 Policy Highlights from CAI’s State Legislative Action Committees
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...
In the Room Where Advocacy Happens: Inside CAI’s 2026 State Advocacy Days
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...
Advocacy Starts Here: CAI Legislative Resources for 2026
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.