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Staff ReportsMarch 14, 2017

The Senate Banking & Insurance Committee approved a bill to regulate transportation network companies, like Uber and Lyft. The bill establishes minimum insurance requirements, requires background screenings and includes consumer protection provisions. Stephanie Smith, senior manager, public policy for Uber Technologies: “The bipartisan vote in the Senate Banking and Insurance Committee is another step toward […]

Guest AuthorFebruary 14, 2017

As a member-owned cooperative, a credit union’s success is directly related to the financial health of the people who use its services every day. This symbiotic structure is why credit unions remain the safest and most consumer-friendly option for financial services. This is the reason the government was not bailing out credit unions after the […]

Drew WilsonFebruary 9, 2016

A credit union industry group has picked Senate President-designate Joe Negron as its 2015 state legislator of the year, citing the Palm City Republican’s longtime support of its legislative priorities. “Credit unions in Florida have been impressed with how much Senator Negron understands their issues,” League of Southeastern Credit Unions President Patrick La Pine said. […]

Guest AuthorApril 20, 2015

The Florida Credit Union Association (FCUA), an affiliate of the League of Southeastern Credit Unions & Affiliates (LSCU), works year-round to empower Florida students with the financial education and understanding they will need as they transition into fiscal independence and become successful contributing members of society. This month, the FCUA is especially proud to be […]

Ryan RayMarch 24, 2015

The Florida Credit Union Association today announced the recipient of their 2014 best-legislator award: House Speaker Steve Crisafulli. “Today, we recognize Speaker Crisafulli as our 2014 Lawmaker of the Year and thank him for his support of the Florida Credit Union Association,” said Patrick La Pine, the group’s president and CEO in a statement on Tuesday. “Speaker Crisafulli […]

Ryan RayMarch 24, 2015

The Florida Credit Union Association today announced the recipient of their 2014 best-legislator award: House Speaker Steve Crisafulli. “Today, we recognize Speaker Crisafulli as our 2014 Lawmaker of the Year and thank him for his support of the Florida Credit Union Association,” said Patrick La Pine, the group’s president and CEO in a statement on Tuesday. “Speaker Crisafulli […]

Guest AuthorMarch 5, 2015

Each year, credit union supporters and advocates take their plea for fairness to Tallahassee with a simple message: Allow municipalities and public offices to have a choice when it comes to their banking needs. To explain, current law does not allow credit unions to accept deposits from local government entities. It only allows for local […]

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Debate party at Sports Grill Kendall. Image via AP.

Capitol Reax: Uber, Lyft, PCI, and the League of Southeastern Credit Unions sound off on the day’s news

Patrick La Pine: Credit unions work to protect consumers’ interests, balance Florida economy

Credit union group picks Joe Negron as its 2015 legislator of the year

Patrick La Pine: Teaching Florida students about economics is crucial

Florida credit unions name Steve Crisafulli 2014 ‘Lawmaker of the Year’

Florida credit unions name Steve Crisafulli 2014 'Lawmaker of the Year'

Patrick La Pine: This year should be the year for depository choice