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...
by Marlee Breakstone | Jun 9, 2026 | Advocacy, CAI, Community Associations Institute, Resources, State Advocacy, volunteers
CAI legislative action committees (LACs) are groups of CAI members who monitor state legislation, educate lawmakers, and protect the interests of those living and working in community associations. Each committee is comprised of homeowner leaders, community managers,...
by Phoebe E. Neseth, Esq. | Jun 4, 2026 | Advocacy, Annual Meetings, CAI, Community Associations Institute, Legislative Action Committees, Other, Resources, volunteers
This week, hundreds of CAI members gather in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., to reconnect with friends and colleagues from around the world at the 2026 CAI Annual Conference & Exposition: Community NOW. One of CAI’s core objectives is to advocate for public policy that...
by Marlee Breakstone | May 5, 2026 | Advocacy, August Recess, CAI, Community Associations Institute, Connect with Elected Officials, volunteers
As the summer months approach and several holidays draw near, community associations nationwide are bringing people together for community-driven events. Such festivities are just one example of why Americans living in homeowners associations, condominiums, and...
by Tony Campisi, CAE | Apr 16, 2026 | CAI, Legislative Action Committees, State Advocacy, volunteers
National Volunteer Recognition Week is an annual initiative that recognizes and celebrates the significant impact volunteers have throughout the United States. This initiative doesn’t exist just to check off the task of thanking volunteers for their contributions. It...
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...
