Advocacy on the Move
BankOn Colorado Financial Inclusion Summit features Minnequa Works CU
On July 25, Minnequa Works Credit Union and GoWest Credit Union Association participated in the Financial Inclusion Summit organized by […]
AZ Legislature Adjourns Sine Die
After 204 days in session, the Arizona State Legislature adjourned “sine die” on Monday. The 204-day session marks the longest […]
Ent CU Opens Branch in Greeley with Advocacy Tie
Ent Credit Union invited a local State Representative to its new branch opening.
Major housing initiatives become law in WA
In addition to the major investments made in housing access and affordability, lawmakers also sought to tackle a range of […]
Working to Advance Financial Literacy in Wyoming Schools
One of the goals identified in the plan is to increase financial literacy education in the state.
Wyoming Credit Unions Establish Priorities
Thanks to the work of the State Issues Working Group and Governmental Affairs Committee, policy advance priorities are taking shape for 2024 and beyond.
WY Advocates Enjoy Special Meetings with Senators Driskill, Barlow, and Rep. Neiman
Senator Driskill’s family hosted advocates for dinner at the Campstool Ranch July 18.
For Salem, Oregon Credit Unions: New Payroll Tax Details
Credit unions operating in Salem, Oregon, will want to be aware of this payroll tax.
Governor Hobbs Appoints Credit Union Executive to Finance Authority
The Arizona Finance Authority (AFA) is a one-stop shop for financing, supporting expanding and relocating businesses, communities’ infrastructure needs, and homebuyers.
Washington’s new state budget charts fiscal course for next two years
During this year’s legislative session Washington lawmakers approved a $69 billion two-year operating budget that went into effect this month on July 1st and will pay for state services between now and June 30, 2025.
Arizona CU Leaders, GoWest, Meet With Sen. Sinema
Credit union advocates and the GoWest team welcomed the opportunity to meet with Sen. Sinema in Phoenix this week.
Independent Voters Now Make Up Largest Voting Bloc in Arizona
Earlier this month, registered Independent voters became the largest voting bloc in the State of Arizona. While Arizona makes it […]
GoWest Spring DC Hike a Success
Last week, a group of over 20 credit union leaders and GoWest staff from across its region traveled to Washington, […]
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 […]
AZ State Revenue Down for First Time Since March 2020
Earlier this week, the Arizona Joint Legislative Budget Committee (JLBC) released the states monthly fiscal highlights for May which shows […]
Idaho’s CapEd Credit Union Celebrates Juntos Avanzamos Designation
This week, Idaho’s CapEd Credit Union celebrated their Juntos Avanzamos designation with a branch opening at their first branch in […]
AZ Senate Commerce Chairman Steve Kaiser Resigns Seat
GoWest backed State Senator leaving the Legislature
Arizona Regulator Receives NASCUS Accreditation
The honor further supports DFI’s commitment to the credit union industry and its members.
CDFI Roundtable
44 Credit unions took a deep dive into the possibilities and opportunities CDFI certification provides.