Author: Lynn Heider
Wyoming Policy and Prosperity Event Presents Opportunity for CU Messaging
Advocacy doesn’t just happen during the legislature. This summer, your GoWest team and member credit unions are meeting with policymakers as often as possible.
Calling All Credit Unions: Share Your Impact Data and Wow Congress
GoWest is preparing a detailed economic and community impact analysis for the 119th Congress and 2025 legislative sessions. Next month, you will receive the survey resources to help your credit union participate.
Arizona Act Update Bill Passes
The bill now moves to Gov. Hobbs’ desk for her signature. Thank you to all advocates who helped with this effort.
Real-Time GAC Updates: What Wyden Said That Drew Thunderous Applause
The Senator reiterated a position he’s long held, that credit unions agree with.
GoWest’s Pam Leavitt, Oregon Credit Unions, Honored at National GAC for Advocacy Leadership
It takes a village to move the advocacy needle. This is something that Pam Leavitt realized when she joined the Credit Union Movement in 1994, tasked with leading advocacy efforts for Oregon credit unions.
GoWest’s Pam Leavitt Honored with Eugene Farley Award for Advocacy Leadership
Working closely with Oregon Credit Unions, Pam established an ultimate credit union advocacy model.
GAC Real-Time Updates: Staking Six GoWest State Flags at the National Governmental Affairs Conference
Credit union leaders proudly carried the state flags from Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming to the GAC mainstage.
GoWest’s Pam Leavitt Honored with Eugene Farley Award for Advocacy Leadership Copy
Working closely with Oregon Credit Unions, Pam established an ultimate credit union advocacy model.
“Partial” Govt. Shutdown Looms; GoWest has Resources for Credit Unions
GoWest has a resource center to help credit unions serve their members who may be impacted.
Following up on a Great Day at Colorado Credit Union Day at the Captiol
Credit union advocates met with nearly every legislative office in Colorado to share the Credit Union Difference.
Feel the Vibe! It’s Colorado Credit Union Day at the Capitol
We’re wowed by the turnout — by credit union advocates and legislators alike.
Act Modernization Bill Advances in Arizona
SB 1296, the GoWest-backed bill to modernize the Arizona Credit Union Act cleared another hurdle this week. After unanimously passing […]
Oregon Credit Unions Testify in Favor of Funding Individual Development Accounts
OnPoint’s Jo Davis testified in support of continued funding for the IDA program.
Short Session Won’t Deter Oregon Credit Unions!
Advocates continued a long-standing tradition, coming to Salem to celebrate credit unions.
A Remarkable Day to Remember: Washington Credit Union Day at the Capitol
Nearly 200 advocates shared the CU Difference with not only lawmakers but also with other public interest groups who were in Olympia Tuesday.
Washington Advocates: All in for Advocacy at Credit Union Day at the Capitol
A big credit union turnout and a warm welcome from legislators marked Washington’s Credit Union Day at the Capitol.
WATCH: GoWest’s Ryan Fitzgerald Reports from the Beltway on Advocacy Meetings
Ahead of the National Governmental Affairs Conference, Ryan is setting the stage for your legislative meetings.
It’s Idaho Credit Union Day at the Capitol. And We’re All In!
Nearly 100 credit union advocates and business partners shared the Credit Union Difference in Boise.
Government Shutdown Averted, for Now
GoWest’s Madeline Robertson continues to monitor the situation and reports as of Thursday, Congress passed legislation continuing government funding until March.
Arizona State Treasurer Kimberly Yee Brings Financial Education Message to Day at the Capitol
Yee is a long-time champion of financial education requirements in schools and is a fierce promoter of the state’s Education Savings Plan