by Tony Campisi, CAE | Jul 9, 2026 | Advocacy, CAI, Community Associations Institute, Legislative Action Committees, Resources, State Advocacy, volunteers
As we move into the summer season, CAI’s chapters and state legislative action committees (LACs) are gearing up for the annual delegate nomination period for state LACs. If you’ve ever wondered what a LAC is, and whether you might be a good fit to join your state LAC,...
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 Phoebe E. Neseth, Esq. | Jun 18, 2026 | CAI, Community Associations Institute
31 years ago, the United States under President Bill Clinton began observing National Homeownership Week to encourage homeownership across the nation. In 2002, President George W. Bush expanded it to a month-long campaign that emphasizes inclusivity and support for...
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...
