Arizona Advocacy
Governor Signs Arizona Credit Union Modernization Bill
Governor Hobbs signed SB 1296, modernizing the Arizona CU Act, into law. This came after the House passed the bill […]
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.
Arizona Act Modernization Bill Advances
The measure has already passed in the Senate and cleared a House committee this week.
Credit Union Act Modernization Bill Unanimously Passes Arizona Senate
S.B. 1296 is a result of large stakeholder process in 2023, that included the Arizona State Issues Work Group, Arizona Governmental Affairs Committee, and the Arizona Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions.
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 […]
Arizona’s Credit Union Modernization Bill Clears Senate Commitee
On Monday, the Arizona Credit Union Modernization Bill (SB 1296) cleared it’s first legislative hurdle, as it passed unanimously out […]
AZ’s Ciscomani Recognizes Credit Unions from the House Floor
Arizona Representative Juan Ciscomani (AZ-6) delivered this message on the floor of the House on Wednesday. He thanked credit unions […]
ESI Considering Expansion to Arizona and Wyoming
If an expansion is approved, credit unions in those states could potentially have access to an added layer of insurance protection for member deposits.
Advocacy at Work in AZ: Act Update Bill Introduced
SB1296 will make much-needed modernization changes to the Arizona Credit Union Act.
2024 Advocacy Season Kicks off in Arizona
The group spent the afternoon in 32 meetings with policymakers on both sides of the aisle to discuss credit union priorities and the impact they have on the state’s economy.
Arizona Advocates Show Up in Force for Day at the Capitol
More than 125 advocates brought sunshine and CU Difference messaging to legislators.
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
AZ Day at the Capitol: Landings’ Brian Lee Honored as AZ Advocate of Year
With 125 advocates in attendance for Day at the Capitol, Vantage West and Credit Union West were also honored as Top of the Hill CUs.
Arizona State Legislature Reconvenes
The Arizona State Legislature reconvened today, marking the beginning of what promises to be a dynamic and eventful session. The […]
Calling all Advocates! Hit the Ground Running in 2024
We hope to see you at your state’s Day at the Capitol and at the GAC.
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.
Navigating the Cost of Living in Arizona
Each quarter, the Council for Community and Economic Research takes the spotlight with its cost-of-living index, a tool designed to […]
Register Now for Your Day at the Capitol
You hear it said it all the the time, “Advocacy is job No. 1.” Your engagement is critical to its […]
Thankful for Extended Deadlines. There’s Still Time to Crash the CUNA GAC!
Calling all young professionals with a passion for advocacy. The deadline is extended until Nov. 26.
Real Time Hike the Hill Updates: GoWest Testifies at NCUA Budget Hearing; Questions Proposed Increases
Members of the GoWest Fall Hike the Hill delegation accompanied John Trull to help deliver credit unions’ position encouraging sound budgetary stewardship.