by Marlee Breakstone | Aug 4, 2026 | Advocacy, August Recess, CAI, Community Associations Institute, Connect with Elected Officials, Federal Advocacy, Holidays, Resources, State Advocacy, volunteers
Did you know that Congress is in session less than half the year? On average, the House of Representatives is in session 147 days each year, while the Senate meets for 165 days. Enshrined in the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1970, this time is intended for elected...
by Elise Busse | Jun 16, 2026 | CAI, Connect with Elected Officials, Federal Advocacy
After a long and busy legislative session and the clock strikes midnight on the final day, advocates, lawmakers, and lobbyists breathe a sigh of relief. When a legislature adjourns sine die, a Latin phrase meaning “without a day,” it signifies the official end of the...
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 Marlee Breakstone | Apr 2, 2026 | Advocacy, CAI, Connect with Elected Officials, Resources, volunteers
At CAI, we know that advocacy is not one-size-fits-all. There is no single correct way to be an effective advocate. Each situation warrants different approaches, and CAI often employs several methods of communication in grassroots efforts to keep members aware and...
by Hannah Engber | Aug 18, 2022 | State Advocacy
August means back-to-school season and wild weather is some parts of the country. In 46 states, primaries are ruling the political front. Thirty-four senate seats and all 435 seats in the house, in addition to more than 6,500 state legislature seats, will be decided...
