Advocacy on the Move
Wyoming Governor’s Business Forum Update
Tyler Valentine, President & CEO StagePoint FCU and Bobbie Frank, Vice President Legislative Affairs participated in the Governor’s Business Forum […]
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.
OR Revenue Forecast
Today, the Office of Economic Analysis’ December 2023 Revenue Forecast was presented to the House and Senate Revenue Committees. The […]
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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Crashers have until Nov. 20 to complete their applications. Get a front row seat to see Congress in action.
Discussing priorities with Fremont County Legislators
Towing notification issues, electronic titling, financial literacy, and public funds were among the topics discussed with Fremont County legislators last […]
Arizona Credit Unions Meet with Legislative Leaders
The legislators accepted an invitation to attend the Governmental Affairs Committee Meeting.
Special Session Called in Colorado
Governor Polis announced today that he is calling a Special Session in Colorado that will begin next week on November […]
Register Now for YOUR Day at the Capitol
Registration is open for the 2024 Credit Union Day at the Capitol events across the GoWest Region. Please register and […]
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.
GoWest Analysis of FHFA’s Review of the Federal Home Loan Bank System.
In collaboration with member credit unions, GoWest was proactively providing input during the year-long review of the FHLBank System.
Preliminary Work Being Done for the 2024 Idaho Legislative Session
It seems like April 6, 2023, the day in which the Idaho legislature “Sine Die”, or adjourned, for the 2023 […]
Towing notification challenges in Wyoming
Working on clarifying Wyoming statutes to ensure timely notification to lienholders on vehicles towed has been a primary focus of […]
GoWest’s Congressional Delegation Will Look Different in 2024
Two Congressional Representatives from the GoWest region announced this week that they will not seek reelection.
AZ CUs Should Expect Tax Rebate Deposits
A first-of-its-kind rebate brings financial relief to hundreds of thousands of Arizona families.
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 […]
Colorado Credit Unions Join Legislators at “Basecamp” Tours Across Business Community
Having credit union representatives along for the Colorado Competitive Council’s “Basecamp” tours shows legislators we’re present in all of their communities.
Focus on Finance Event
A collaboration between credit unions and Economic Literacy Colorado is making a difference.
Colorado Credit Union Advocates Engaging with Legislators
Through the Key Contact program, Meridian Trust advocate Nic Redavid has developed a rapport with his local legislators. You can do the same.