Momentum in the Media: Credit Union Voices Driving Change

Posted by Madlynn Schreibvogel on April 9, 2025

Credit union advocates across the GoWest region are making headlines, advancing policy, and standing strong against harmful legislation. From powerful media storytelling to expert issues management, your efforts are driving impact.

Making Headlines, Driving Impact

Arizona: Interchange Victory and Strong Media Messaging

Credit unions and coalition partners defeated HB 2629, with compelling op-eds helping amplify the message:

• Arizona Capitol Times: Scottsdale small business owner urges lawmakers to reject HB 2629

• Scottsdale Independent: Protect Arizona’s small businesses, not corporate giants

Colorado: Weekly TV Segments and Legislative Spotlight

From expert interviews to commentary on key legislation, Colorado credit unions are leading the conversation:

• Denver7: Rethinking your summer plans with the state of the economy? Here’s how to save on summer travel, staycations with Nancy Patton, Canvas Credit Union

• Denver7: Here’s how to save on the next trip to the grocery store as prices are expected to continue to rise with Karen Padrevita, Metrum Community Credit Union

• Denver7: Older Americans lose billions of dollars per year from scams, FBI data finds with Chelsey Bogacz, Credit Union of Colorado

• Denver7: Money Saving Monday: 5 things to keep in mind before you file taxes this year with Bree Shellito, ENT credit union

• The Denver Gazette: Colorado bill to ban ‘swipe fees’ on tips and taxes passes committee, faces likely legal challenge

Idaho: Safeguarding Members with “Report and Hold”

Working alongside AARP, Idaho credit unions helped pass HB323 – equipping them to better protect vulnerable members from fraud and abuse:

• AARP: Idaho Passes New “Report and Hold” Legislation that Will Protect Seniors from Fraud

Oregon: Advancing Housing Solutions

Credit unions’ housing advocacy received positive attention as a bipartisan bill gained momentum in the legislature:

• KOBI-TV NBC5: Oregon House Committee unanimously approves first-time homebuyers bill

Washington: Consumer Education and Financial Literacy Wins

From car buying tips to student financial education, Washington credit unions are engaging on timely issues:

• KXLY: Financial planning tips for your next vehicle purchase with Carlotte Nemec, Canopy Credit Union

• Inlander: How can you prepare for a recession? with Lindsey Myhre, STCU

• Kitsap Sun: Empowering students with financial literacy is an investment in our future

• The Olympian: WA bill would require high school students to receive financial education before graduating

Wyoming: Public Deposits Legislation Becomes Law

After years of advocacy, Wyoming credit unions secured a historic win with the signing of SB 143, enabling local governments to deposit public funds with credit unions:

• County10: Gordon signs legislation allowing public deposits in local credit unions; new law to benefit small towns like Shoshoni

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