Author: Pam Leavitt
Oregon Credit Unions, Cooperatives Host 20th Annual Co-op Luncheon
It may be the most coveted invitation a legislator can receive.
Celebrating Landmark Financial Education Bill with Oregon Senator Wagner
SB 3, a bill initiated by GoWest and member credit unions, is a legacy that will help students for years to come.
CU Leaders Presents at OR Business Summit
The 21st Annual Oregon Business Summit meeting was held on Monday and brought together over 1200 business leaders from across […]
Oregon CU Leaders Meet with State Treasurer Candidate
Credit Union CEO’s and Advocates met with Senator Elizabeth Steiner on Monday to discuss her race for the Oregon State […]
OR Revenue Forecast
Today, the Office of Economic Analysis’ December 2023 Revenue Forecast was presented to the House and Senate Revenue Committees. The […]
Business Tax Defeated in Salem, OR
Election returns show an overwhelming majority of voters rejected the tax. Read more about the impact it would have had on workers and businesses.
OR Credit Union Leaders Engage in Congressional Luncheon
Congresswomen Suzanne Bonamici (OR-1) recently brought together local leaders for an Annual Luncheon called the “Better Future Awards.” Credit unions […]
Speaker Rayfield Running for OR Attorney General
Oregon House Speaker Dan Rayfield (D-Corvallis) announced he is running for attorney general. The Corvallis Democrat, who has served one […]
Portland CUs: Take Survey to Share Input on Reinvigorating Portland’s Central City
Credit unions are at the table for this key task force. Share your thoughts.
Oregon Legislative Days
Housing and the state budget are some of the priorities being discussed in the three days of meetings.
GoWest Staff Participate in Annual NCSL Meeting
The Annual National Conference of State Legislators brings in thousands of elected officials from all over the country to engage […]
OnPoint’s Stuart Appointed to Governor’s Task Force on Portland
Service to the task force is another example of credit unions leaning in to support communities.
Oregon Credit Unions offer input on Department of Motor Vehicle MOVEit Data Breach
At our most recent Oregon Governmental Affairs Committee meeting, Oregon credit unions expressed concern with the handling of the massive […]
Oregon’s Financial Education Bill Signed into Law
Oregon Governor Tina Kotek signed Senate Bill 3 into law on July 31st! The GoWest Credit Union Assoc. worked with […]
Oregon’s Providence CU to host CULAC Fundraisers
Providence Credit Union is Portland, Oregon is hosting two very special fundraisers in support of CULAC. On August 17th they […]
For Salem, Oregon Credit Unions: New Payroll Tax Details
Credit unions operating in Salem, Oregon, will want to be aware of this payroll tax.
Oregon’s SB3 Requiring Financial Literacy for High Schoolers Passes House and Senate
Senate Bill 3, which adds a requirement for high school students to complete one half-credit of higher education and career […]
Oregon Credit Unions Armed with Local Data for Broad Impact
Sharing credit unions’ economic and community impact is a game changer in advocacy.
Oregon Governor Signs Credit Union Act Update Legislation
The updates take effect in January, 2024. Read more.
Oregon Legislature Meets This Week!
This past Wednesday marked the first day of “Legislative Days” of the 2022 Oregon Interim Session.