Author: Zach Forster
Idaho Legislature Adjourns for the Year
Last week, the Idaho legislature officially adjourned for the year wrapping up miscellaneous items and addressing two vetoes from Governor […]
Governor Little Signs Senate Bill 1301 into Law
Late Thursday evening, Governor Little signed Senate Bill 1301, amendments to the Idaho Credit Union Act into law. Members of […]
Senate Bill 1301, Changes to Idaho’s Credit Union Act, Moves Through House Business
Earlier this week, Senate Bill 1301, changes to Idaho’s credit union act, passed out of the House Business Committee unanimously. […]
Idaho Legislature Quickly Approaching the All-Important Transmittal Date and More
Next Monday, March 4th, the Idaho legislature will reach the 57th day of the 2024 Idaho Legislature. This critical date […]
Idaho Credit Union Legislation Unanimously Passes out of Committee
On Tuesday, Senate Bill 1301, which updates the Idaho Credit Union Act, unanimously passed out of the Senate commerce committee. […]
Update from the Idaho Legislative Session
History was made last week in Boise as the House Republicans voted to remove current Majority Leader Megan Blanksma, from her […]
Advocates Move the Needle at Idaho Credit Union Day at the Capitol
Credit union advocates secured legislative support for a bill that will update the Credit Union Act.
Governor Little Kicks off the 2024 Idaho Legislative Session with his State of the State Address
Earlier this afternoon, Governor Little kicked off the 2024 legislative session with his annual State of the State address. Governor […]
Preliminary Work Being Done for the 2024 Idaho Legislative Session
It seems like April 6, 2023, the day in which the Idaho legislature “Sine Die”, or adjourned, for the 2023 […]
GoWest Speaks to the Idaho Legislators in Pocatello
Late last week, GoWest spoke to a group of Idaho legislators, who are part of the Idaho Main Street Caucus, […]
Fraud, Senior Financial Exploitation Resource Available to Idaho Credit Unions and Members
A series of free roadshows across the state could help credit union teams and families prevent senior financial exploitation.
Summer Advocacy Season Wraps up at Idaho Governor’s Cup
By engaging in this annual event, credit unions are able to spend time with policymakers, and help students achieve their higher education goals.
Idaho Department of Finance Begins to Review Idaho Credit Union Act Rules in Accordance with Governor Little’s Zero-Based Regulation Initiative
The process is part of the famed, 2020 Red Tape Reduction Act and GoWest is at the table.
GoWest Speaks to the Southwest Idaho Regional Chapter on the Importance of Advocacy
Your GoWest Credit Union Association spent the morning with a number of Idaho credit unions at the Southwest Idaho regional […]
Idaho’s CapEd Credit Union Celebrates Juntos Avanzamos Designation
This week, Idaho’s CapEd Credit Union celebrated their Juntos Avanzamos designation with a branch opening at their first branch in […]
Idaho’s Credit Unions Are Off and Running With the 2023 Idaho State Issue Working Group
Idaho’s SIWG begins the process to modernize and streamline the operating environment for the state’s credit unions.
Idaho CU Leaders Support Sen. Crapo
The fact is that S.2155 was landmark legislation helping credit unions serve their members in ways that were often not possible before.
Idaho’s Impressive Advocacy Message for Lawmakers
Economic and community impact information moves the needle in advocacy.
It’s a Wrap. Idaho Legislature Adjourns After 88 Busy Days
The 2023 Idaho Legislative session saw 630 bills introduced, 210 of which passed. Full details here.