by Phoebe E. Neseth, Esq. | Jul 28, 2026 | Advocacy, CAI, Connect with Elected Officials, State Advocacy
Building relationships with lawmakers is one of the most effective ways to advance policies that support the 78.1 million Americans living in 380,000 community associations. That’s why CAI’s Government and Public Affairs team traveled to Chicago this week...
by Tony Campisi, CAE | Jul 16, 2026 | Civility, Connect with Elected Officials
On Aug. 4, communities around the country will gather at picnics, parades, block parties, and other summer events to celebrate National Night Out. Established in 1984, National Night Out got its start in the suburbs of Philadelphia when the National Association of...
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 | Jun 2, 2026 | Advocacy, CAI, Connect with Elected Officials, Holidays, Resources
Summer 2026 is officially underway. As the weather gets warmer and we celebrate summer holidays, community associations nationwide are planning events to bring people together, celebrate community, and inspire professionalism, effective leadership, and responsible...
by Marlee Breakstone | May 19, 2026 | Advocacy, CAI, Community Associations Institute
Direct constituent interactions have more influence on lawmakers’ decisions than any other advocacy strategy. CAI members can leverage chapter events as opportunities to facilitate interactions between elected officials and constituents living and working in community...
