Arizona Advocacy
GoWest at ALEC
Zach Forster, VP of Legislative Affairs, Idaho and Bobbie Frank, VP of Legislative Affairs, Wyoming represented GoWest this week at the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) annual meeting.
Arizona Credit Union Advocates Meet with Friendly Candidates
Arizona credit union leaders spent time today with two strong supporters in Congress. The meetings come amid this year’s important election season.
Arizona Bill Co-Sponsor Rep. Wilmeth Meets with Credit Union Leaders
With the Arizona Legislature having recently adjourned, credit union leaders on the Arizona Governmental Affairs Committee had a chance to […]
Council of State Governments West Convenes in Portland
The conference gives us the opportunity to advocate credit union priorities to legislators from all six GoWest states.
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.
Investing in Your Credit Union’s Future: Leveraging Payroll Deduction
Your contributions help to elect credit union champions.
Governor Signs Arizona Credit Union Modernization Bill
The updates will go into effect 90 days after the legislature adjourns for the year.
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 […]