Mar18

Help Build a Credit Union Chapter for the Tri-Cities Area! 

Join your peers as we explore the opportunity to create a Credit Union Chapter in the Tri-Cities area!
Mar25

Commercial Services Council; Session One

This session provides an opportunity to engage with a community of commercial lending, and business service leaders focused on treasury and cash management services, member business lending programs, and strategies for deepening relationships with small business and commercial clients.
Mar26

HR & Trainers Council; Session One

The Council’s open format serves to encourage and recharge staff dealing with similar challenges and developments within the Credit Union Movement. Human resources and training professionals gather to learn, teach, pass on tips, and provide resources, information, networking, and professional development opportunities to best prepare for what’s on the horizon.
Mar27

Marketers Council; Session One

The Council — open to marketing, communications, media relations, public relations, business development, and community outreach professionals — is interactive and belongs to the members. Beneficial presentations are offered, along with the opportunity for credit union professionals to share in roundtable discussions. Councils provide an outlet that furthers the success of credit unions.
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Wyoming public deposits bill advances

Posted by on February 21, 2025

Senate File 143 – Public monies – deposits in credit unions passed House Committee of the Whole yesterday on a voice vote. Majority Floor Leader Heiner, Sweetwater County presented the bill on the floor and Representatives Lloyd Larsen, Fremont County; Martha Lawley, Washakie County; Abby Angelos, Campbell County; Ann Lucas, Laramie County; and J.T. Larson, Sweetwater County all offered comments in support of the bill.

Representative Geringer, Laramie County questioned constitutionality.  Representative Lloyd Larsen responded highlighting past attorney general and LSO staff opinions that addressed the issue and no further questions were asked.

The bill passed second reading today and will be on third and final reading in the Senate Monday.  Credit union advocates will be on hand Monday to continue to address questions and convey the importance of the bill.

The Wyoming Association of Municipalities and Wyoming County Commissioners Association have been instrumental in helping garner support for the bill.

Posted in Advocacy on the Move, Wyoming Advocacy.