Author: Ryan Fitzgerald
HHS & DEA Work to Reschedule Marijuana. What Does That Mean for CUs?
GoWest researched the latest developments and consulted our legal team and other experts to determine how the rescheduling of marijuana impacts credit unions.
GoWest Congressional Leaders Rollout Data Privacy Package
Senator Cantwell and Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers announced bipartisan, bicameral legislation that appears to address many of credit unions’ asks.
Congress Pushes Back on Regulators and Legal Settlement Impact on Interchange
GoWest’s Ryan Fitzgerald details a series of wins that will help credit unions build momentum against misguided legislation and regulatory overreach.
A Deeper Dive into the CFPB’s Proposed Overdraft Rule
GoWest will provide robust advocacy to ensure the impacts on credit unions and ultimately their members, are clearly understood.
GoWest Meets with Congressional Leaders and Candidate in Colorado
The early January meetings set the stage for the national Governmental Affairs Conference and the 2024 election cycle.
Recent Announcements Bring Significant Changes to Colorado’s Federal Delegation
Announcements of retirements, candidacy for other offices, and other strategic decisions by elected officials point to many new faces in Congress following this year’s elections.
Congressional Research Service Outlines Consequences of CCCA
Even Congress’ own independent research and analysis entity thinks Interchange legislation is a bad idea for consumers.
Oregon Credit Union Leaders, GoWest, Report Excellent Roundtable with Rep. Andrea Salinas
Credit union advocates take every possible opportunity to meet with federal elected officials in their home district.
GoWest Reviews Treasury’s New CDFI Certification Application
GoWest’s Sharee Adkins, Chief Impact Officer, and Ryan Fitzgerald, SVP, Advocacy, share high level details and timelines, while continuing to advocate for CDFI credit unions.
GoWest’s Congressional Delegation Will Look Different in 2024
Two Congressional Representatives from the GoWest region announced this week that they will not seek reelection.
No Government Shutdown – For Now
Eleventh hour legislation gives the House and Senate 45 days to finish their legislative work but against that backdrop, a battle for the House Speaker’s gavel has ignited.
Colorado CUs Connect with Rep. Brittany Pettersen
First-term Congresswoman Brittany Petttersen has a full plate but clears room for her credit union constituents.
Advocacy Win: Senate Banking Committee Marks-up and Approves SAFER Banking Act
The Never-Give-Up advocacy philosophy works as legislation advances to provide a pathway for CUs to serve legal cannabis businesses.
Preparing for the Possibility of a Government Shutdown
GoWest is in continuous conversation with Congress and regulatory agencies and will keep credit unions informed.
Breaking News: Senate Banking Committee to Mark Up SAFE Legislation
The Sept. 27 markup is a key step to moving the legislaiton forward.
Reminder – CUs Interested in the Green House Gas Reduction Grant – Showcase your interest by September 15th
The Green House Gas Reduction Fund has been appropriated $27 billion for grants.
GoWest Advocates Share Data Debunking the Credit Card Competition Act with Congress
We have the data Congress has been asking for.
First Republican Presidential Debate Formally Kicks Off the 2024 Election Cycle
An early look at the 2024 elections which will impact credit unions’ operating environment.
Arizona CU Leaders, GoWest, Meet With Sen. Sinema
Credit union advocates and the GoWest team welcomed the opportunity to meet with Sen. Sinema in Phoenix this week.
GoWest Spring DC Hike a Success
Last week, a group of over 20 credit union leaders and GoWest staff from across its region traveled to Washington, […]