Colorado Advocacy
Primary Election Night in Colorado
Credit Unions had an incredible night watching the results come in in Colorado’s primary elections.
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.
Governor Polis Directs Legislature to Bring Bank Asset Purchase Bill in 2025 Session
On Thursday, Governor Jared Polis signed HB 1351, the “Sunset Division Banking & Board” bill into law. He followed up with a signing statement outlining the Sunset process and the essential function the process provides for regulated industries in Colorado.
Summer Sun Shines on Federal CU Advocacy
Ahead of the fall elections, it’s a great time to invite elected officials and candidates to your credit union to share how you are serving their communities.
Comment Letter Filed on Colorado Record Retention Proposed Rule
GoWest Credit Union Association has filed a comment letter in response to the proposed rulemaking that will impact the collections process and the GAP process related to record retention and what is required to be retained.
Calling Colorado Advocates: Support These Senate Candidates in the Primary
There are several races in the June 25 election that could use your help!
Investing in Your Credit Union’s Future: Leveraging Payroll Deduction
Your contributions help to elect credit union champions.
Immediate Colorado Call to Action on HB 1351 – Your Help is Vital
Colorado credit union advocates please take action now to help pass HB 1351!
Call to Action – tell Colorado’s Senators to support HB 1351
The Colorado State Senate is considering House Bill 1351, a measure that is a top credit union priority, and the banks are fighting hard to convince them to take an anti-credit union position. We need your help to fight back.
CO Division of Banking Bill – HB 1351 – passes House floor – onto the Senate!
The House met on Sunday, April 14, for an all day session to pass bills on third and final reading.
CO Division of Financial Services Sunset bill passes committee
The Division of Financial Services Sunset bill – which updates multiple important regulations impacting credit unions – passed out of committee on an 8 to 2 vote.
Colorado’s 4 Congressional District Fight for Former Congressman Buck’s Vacant Seat
On March 22, Congressman Buck from Colorado’s 4th Congressional District (CO-4) resigned abruptly, triggering a special election to fill his vacant seat for the remainder of his term.
Colorado Credit Unions Speak: Giving Banks the Option to Sell to Credit Unions Makes Good Economic Sense
In an initial hearing, the House Business Affairs and Labor Committee agreed this makes sense for Coloradans, and the committee voted 7-4 Wednesday in favor of moving it forward.
CO HB 1351 passes out of House committee
After a very successful hearing Wednesday afternoon, filled with strong, fact-supported testimony from credit union advocates and supportive statements from […]
Division of Financial Services bill passes out of committee
Today at the State Capitol, the Finance Committee met to hear the Division of Financial Services Sunset for the very […]
Colorado HB 1351 introduced, credit unions voice support
The Colorado credit union-supported update for Sunset Division of Banking & Board was introduced Friday as HB 1351. You can […]
Following up on a Great Day at Colorado Credit Union Day at the Captiol
Credit union advocates met with nearly every legislative office in Colorado to share the Credit Union Difference.
Feel the Vibe! It’s Colorado Credit Union Day at the Capitol
We’re wowed by the turnout — by credit union advocates and legislators alike.
Call to Action for Colorado Credit Union Advocates
The Colorado Legislature is considering a measure that is a top Credit Union priority, and the banks are fighting hard […]
Awesome Advocacy Event Connects Colorado Young Professionals, Legislators
Legislative Libations was a high-energy event where young professionals delivered breakthrough CU Difference messaging to elected officials. Let’s do this again.