Advocacy on the Move
Pushing Back on NCUA Call Report Change
GoWest and member credit unions are letting NCUA know, in no uncertain terms, that this action is potentially harmful to CUs and their members.
🏀 PAC’em Challenge is underway: Learn more about the PAC’em Challenge! 🏀
The GoWest PAC’em Challenge is in full swing! With all six states already on board and 16 credit unions in […]
Division of Financial Services bill passes out of committee
Today at the State Capitol, the Finance Committee met to hear the Division of Financial Services Sunset for the very […]
Court ruling on political boundaries impacts upcoming elections
Last week a US District Court judge issued a ruling that changes legislative boundaries in multiple districts in response to […]
Senate Bill 1301, Changes to Idaho’s Credit Union Act, Moves Through House Business
Earlier this week, Senate Bill 1301, changes to Idaho’s credit union act, passed out of the House Business Committee unanimously. […]
Celebrating Success at ACU GAC: A Big Shout-Out to Our CULAC Trustees!
We’re thrilled to share some fantastic news from our recent participation at the ACU Governmental Affairs Conference (GAC). Our CULAC […]
Pravina Raghavan Steps into New Role as Director of CDFI Fund
Pravina Raghavan has recently assumed the position of Director of the Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund. Director Raghavan hails […]
Who is Running for Office in Oregon?
GoWest’s Pam Leavitt was on hand for the annual March 12th “Filing Day,” and reports a very active scene.
Wyoming session adjourns
The 67th session of the Wyoming State Legislature adjourned on Friday March 8 around 9 p.m. The two houses passed […]
The CFPB’s Focus on Housing Fees: Implications for Credit Unions
The latest attack on fee income came on Friday, March 8, as the CFPB published a blog post outlining their […]
Newest NCUA Board Member Otsuka Meets With GoWest Credit Unions
It was the first opportunity for Otsuka and GoWest credit unions to discuss key issues and opens the door for further discussions about key priorities.
A Wyoming Win: Governor Signs HB 86 – Towing Notification Bill
Credit unions provided examples of just how costly it’s been without towing notification requirements, and lawmakers listened.
2024 Oregon Legislative Session Concludes
As many of us were returning from Washington, D.C. on Thursday, the Oregon Legislature was finalizing the 2024 “short” session […]
Washington’s 2024 Legislative Session Comes to an End
The 60-day “short session” was fire-work free and highlighted by hundreds of CU advocates visiting on Credit Union Day at the Capitol.
Busy Day on Capitol Hill Caps off Exceptional Week in Washington
GoWest advocates were everywhere on Capitol Hill Wednesday as they sat down with legislators and key staff to talk about […]
E-titling rises to top of priorities for Transportation Committee
Today the Joint Transportation, Highways and Military Affairs committee met to discuss interim study topics. On behalf of a coalition […]
Real-Time GAC Updates: What Wyden Said That Drew Thunderous Applause
The Senator reiterated a position he’s long held, that credit unions agree with.
Credit Union Champions Added to List of Retiring Legislators
Some significant CU champions will not seek reelection, meaning advocates will need to build relationships with candidates during the 2024 election cycle.
GAC Real-Time Updates: Raising the Roof for CULAC
While meeting with Members of Congress this week, GAC attendees also contributed generously to CULAC.
BREAKING: WA Legislature advances titling modernization efforts
Washington lawmakers took a significant and necessary step to move ahead with efforts to adopt a fully digital lien and […]