Oregon Advocacy
OR Credit Union Leaders Engage in Congressional Luncheon
Congresswomen Suzanne Bonamici (OR-1) recently brought together local leaders for an Annual Luncheon called the “Better Future Awards.” Credit unions […]
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 […]
Speaker Rayfield Running for OR Attorney General
Oregon House Speaker Dan Rayfield (D-Corvallis) announced he is running for attorney general. The Corvallis Democrat, who has served one […]
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.
Oregon Credit Unions Featured on the Main Stage at MAXX
Oregon credit unions dig into the advocacy dialogue and MAXX is the perfect time to reflect on their accomplishments. Engagement […]
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.
Portland CUs: Take Survey to Share Input on Reinvigorating Portland’s Central City
Credit unions are at the table for this key task force. Share your thoughts.
Oregon Legislative Days
Housing and the state budget are some of the priorities being discussed in the three days of meetings.
GoWest Staff Participate in Annual NCSL Meeting
The Annual National Conference of State Legislators brings in thousands of elected officials from all over the country to engage […]
OnPoint’s Stuart Appointed to Governor’s Task Force on Portland
Service to the task force is another example of credit unions leaning in to support communities.
Important News for All States: Where do People Want Bricks & Mortar Branches?
Study shows credit unions should focus on both technology and branch services.
Oregon Credit Unions offer input on Department of Motor Vehicle MOVEit Data Breach
At our most recent Oregon Governmental Affairs Committee meeting, Oregon credit unions expressed concern with the handling of the massive […]
Oregon’s Financial Education Bill Signed into Law
Oregon Governor Tina Kotek signed Senate Bill 3 into law on July 31st! The GoWest Credit Union Assoc. worked with […]
Oregon’s Providence CU to host CULAC Fundraisers
Providence Credit Union is Portland, Oregon is hosting two very special fundraisers in support of CULAC. On August 17th they […]
For Salem, Oregon Credit Unions: New Payroll Tax Details
Credit unions operating in Salem, Oregon, will want to be aware of this payroll tax.
Oregon’s SB3 Requiring Financial Literacy for High Schoolers Passes House and Senate
Senate Bill 3, which adds a requirement for high school students to complete one half-credit of higher education and career […]
Oregon Credit Unions Armed with Local Data for Broad Impact
Sharing credit unions’ economic and community impact is a game changer in advocacy.
Oregon Governor Signs Credit Union Act Update Legislation
The updates take effect in January, 2024. Read more.