by Dawn Bauman, CAE | Jan 7, 2021 | Federal Advocacy, State Advocacy
All 50 U.S. state legislatures will be in session this year. With the majority convening in January and adjourning by the end of May—30 states have sessions lasting less than 120 days— it is likely that most will spend much of their time at first considering...
by Dawn Bauman, CAE | Nov 19, 2020 | Community Association Guidance, State Advocacy
There has been plenty of talk about how people will celebrate Thanksgiving this year due to restrictions on gatherings as cases of COVID-19 surge across the U.S. CAI calls on community association stakeholders—board leaders, residents, community managers, and business...
by Phoebe E. Neseth, Esq. | Nov 12, 2020 | Federal Advocacy, State Advocacy
When governors began to issue states of emergency related to the COVID-19 pandemic in March, 26 state legislatures suspended or postponed their legislative sessions, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL). Next year, all 50 states are...
by Dawn Bauman, CAE | Jul 10, 2020 | Community Association Guidance, Federal Advocacy
Summer is in full swing, and the heat is rising, which makes a lot people think about cooling off in a pool. Many community associations have the desirable amenity, but are they open? CAI surveyed its members between late June and early July to understand the...
by Dawn Bauman, CAE | Jul 2, 2020 | Community Association Guidance
Community associations have a lot to consider as they react to the COVID-19 pandemic, including whether to require face masks for residents and staff members. A new tool puts valuable information in the hands of board members, community association managers, and their...