Oregon Advocacy
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.
Q1 Advocacy Season: Legislators Heard and Saw Us!
Six state Day at the Capitol events, CUNA GAC, and 1,000 GoWest advocates!
New Member Business Loan Rule Took Effect in Oregon June 1
As a result of advocacy, credit unions have more options to help Main Street businesses.
Oregon Legislature Meets This Week!
This past Wednesday marked the first day of “Legislative Days” of the 2022 Oregon Interim Session.
Primary Election in Oregon Full of Competition!
Yesterday’s Primary Election in Oregon was full of candidates for voters to pick from.
Federal Update Addressing Variety of Topics, Including Ukraine Aid
The U.S. House of Representatives is expected to vote today on a $1.5 trillion spending bill to keep the federal government funded and address a variety of other issues including $13.6 billion in aid for Ukraine and Eastern European countries.
Oregon Legislature Adjourns Short Session
Today, the Oregon Legislature adjourned “sine die,” a little before noon. By constitution, they had until midnight on Monday night to complete their work
Oregon Legislative Update
The Oregon Legislature is completing the third week of the 2022 “short” legislative session. There are rumors of possible adjournment next week but with the requirement to read each bill in full, the session may go until the constitutional deadline of March 7th.
Priority Legislation Clears Senate Committee Unanimously
House Bill 1165 took another major step forward Tuesday morning after receiving a unanimous 7-0 vote by the Senate Financial Institutions Committee.
The 2022 Oregon Legislative Session Begins
Advocates will have the opportunity to share the Credit Union Difference with lawmakers at the Oregon CU Legislative Luncheon Feb. 17