Arizona Advocacy
Real-time Updates from Hike the Hill: Bill to Avert Shutdown Headed for Biden’s Desk
Legislation averting shutdown heads for President’s desk, roundtable with Senate Banking member Lummis, more Hill meetings, and NCUA testimony will headline Thursday.
GoWest Advocates are on the Hill at a Historic Time
As Congress works to avert a government shutdown, a team of CU advocates is on hand for the Fall Hike the Hill. Read more about their very productive schedule.
Setting the Record Straight After a Bank Attack: Naming Rights Partnerships Help Communities.
Credit unions and your GoWest advocacy team won’t sit still when the banks lob unprovoked, misinformed attacks on credit unions. Read more about a recent Op-Ed published in collaboration with AZ CUs and GoWest.
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Arizona Credit Unions Meet with Legislative Leaders
The legislators accepted an invitation to attend the Governmental Affairs Committee Meeting.
AZ CUs Should Expect Tax Rebate Deposits
A first-of-its-kind rebate brings financial relief to hundreds of thousands of Arizona families.
GoWest Responds to Bank Attack Article
We will pull out all the stops to ensure the sound reasons for credit unions’ tax structure are understood by policymakers and the public.
WATCH: GoWest’s Pam Leavitt Talks Advocacy Evolution with Today’s Credit Unions from MAXX
During MAXX, Pam Leavitt, GoWest’s SVP of Regional Grassroots and Political Programs & Legislative Affairs for Oregon, sat down with […]
WATCH: GoWest’s Joe Adamack Shares the Latest in State Policy Modernization from MAXX
Joe Adamack, VP of Legislative Affairs at GoWest Credit Union Association, stopped by the Studio Lounge to discuss the latest in […]
AZ Faces $400 Million Budget Deficit
On Wednesday, the Arizona Joint Legislative Budget Committee (JLBC) revised their estimates for the current fiscal year budget. Instead of […]
WATCH: GoWest’s Jennifer Wagner Outlines Hyper-Local Advocacy from MAXX
While advocacy is job one and something credit union champions do every day of the year, advocacy season amps up […]
WATCH: Credit Unions Honored for Advocacy
Two credit unions from each GoWest state were recognized at MAXX Convention last week for their dedication to advocacy.
CFPB Appoints Vantage West CU’s Sharon Grieger to Credit Union Advisory Council
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced the appointment of Sharon Grieger, Chief Risk Officer at Vantage West CU in […]
MAXX Attendees Receive Update from Regional Regulators
MAXX attendees were treated to a Regulator Dialogue breakout session. The panel of regulators were NancyRae Kjelgaard, Associate Regional Director, […]
Arizona GAC Convenes at MAXX
Arizona credit union-driven advocacy committee helps to build a stronger charter.
Advocacy Opportunities Abound at MAXX
From the mainstage to breakout sessions and roundtables, there’s something for the CU advocate in all of us at MAXX.
Amid Legislative Impasse, Governor Hobbs Pulls All Her Department Director Nominees
On Monday, Governor Katie Hobbs sent a letter to Senate President Warren Petersen withdrawing all remaining director nominations that are […]
AZ State Issues Workgroup Presents Recommendations to AZ Regulator
The recommendations of member credit unions and feedback from the regulator serve as the framework for the 2024-2026 policy advancement agenda.
Opportunity for Young Arizona CU Members to Win Education Savings Accounts Deposits
Treasurer Yee and AZ529 Will Hold the 4th Annual Statewide Essay Contest.
Arizona Commerce Authority 5-Year Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program
Earlier this summer, the U.S. Commerce Department announced that Arizona would receive nearly $1 billion in federal funding for high-speed […]