Oregon Advocacy
Update from the Oregon Capitol
Central Willamette CU’s Stacie Wyss-Schoenborn has been appointed to the Business Oregon Commission. And we update bills we are tracking.
Oregon Revenue Forecast Released
Oregon lawmakers will have hundreds of millions of dollars to spend over the next year after another positive economic forecast […]
Oregon Credit Unions Testify in Favor of Funding Individual Development Accounts
OnPoint’s Jo Davis testified in support of continued funding for the IDA program.
Short Session Won’t Deter Oregon Credit Unions!
Advocates continued a long-standing tradition, coming to Salem to celebrate credit unions.
Oregon “Short Session” Begins
Today, the Oregon Speaker of the House, Dan Rayfield and the Senate President, Rob Wagner gaveled in the 2024 Legislative […]
Oregon Supreme Court bars Republican senators who participated in walkout from reelection
The Oregon Supreme Court ruled Thursday that 10 Republican state senators who staged a record walk out in the 2023 […]
Preparation for the OR Legislative Session
The 2024 Legislative Session is just around the corner. It will begin on Monday, February 5 and it will conclude no later […]
Oregon Credit Unions, Cooperatives Host 20th Annual Co-op Luncheon
It may be the most coveted invitation a legislator can receive.
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.
Celebrating Landmark Financial Education Bill with Oregon Senator Wagner
SB 3, a bill initiated by GoWest and member credit unions, is a legacy that will help students for years to come.
CU Leaders Presents at OR Business Summit
The 21st Annual Oregon Business Summit meeting was held on Monday and brought together over 1200 business leaders from across […]
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.
Oregon CU Leaders Meet with State Treasurer Candidate
Credit Union CEO’s and Advocates met with Senator Elizabeth Steiner on Monday to discuss her race for the Oregon State […]
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.
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.
Apply Now! Slots Still Open for Young Professionals to Crash the CUNA GAC
Crashers have until Nov. 20 to complete their applications. Get a front row seat to see Congress in action.
Business Tax Defeated in Salem, OR
Election returns show an overwhelming majority of voters rejected the tax. Read more about the impact it would have had on workers and businesses.