Advocacy on the Move
Chairman Crapo Urges Regulatory Flexibility
In a letter send to key financial service regulators, including NCUA Chairman Rodney Hood, Senator Crapo (R – ID) urged […]
Positive news for WA’s upcoming budget process
While the Washington State Legislature still has a major challenge in front of it in order to address the projected […]
NWCUA Analysis of NCUA’s Sept. Board Meeting
The Northwest Credit Union Association’s Regulatory Affairs team monitors all board meetings and provides immediate analysis to Northwest credit unions.
Northwest Credit Union Executive to Chair CFPB’s Credit Union Advisory Council
CUAC advises CFPB on regulation of consumer financial products and services from a credit union perspective.
Governor Little Requests Relief Funds to Fully Fund Idaho Schools, Establish Education Initiative to Support Families
Governor Little, in press conference earlier this afternoon, announced that he will request $99 million in COVID-19 relief funds to […]
Last Week’s Advocacy Subcommittee Meeting
In a packed week and following August’s Hike At Home, members of the Advocacy Subcommittee met for its Q3 Meeting. […]
Idaho Legislature Passes COVID Liability Safe Harbor, General Election Support, as Special Session Ends
On Wednesday, the Idaho House introduced compromise legislation to provide limited liability protection or civil immunity for damages or an […]
Fireworks Continue During Idaho’s Special Session
A Special Session of the Idaho Legislature kicked off on Monday morning to multiple protests and chaotic unrest in the […]
FHFA Hears Advocacy’s Voice; Delays Adverse Market Fee to December 1
The Federal Housing Finance Agency today delayed implementation of the 0.5% fee on refinances until December 1. The original implementation […]
Congressman Heck Leads Bipartisan Letter to FHFA
Last week Congressman Denny Heck (D – WA 10) co-led a bipartisan letter to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) […]
NWCUA Federal Charter Work Group Recommendation Introduced in the House
Late last week H.R. 7963 was introduced in the U.S. House with bipartisan support. The recommendation behind this bill was […]
Oregon Legislature Convenes Special Session
The priority is addressing economic fallout from COVID-19.
Washington State Primary Election Update
Washington voters wishing to participate in this year’s primary election had an 8 pm deadline to submit their ballots yesterday. […]
Chairman Crapo Introduces Language to Extend the CLF
Moments ago Senator Crapo (ID – R) the Chair of the Senate Banking Committee introduced an amendment that includes top […]
Weekly Congressional Update – HEALS Act & Credit Union Priorities
The traditional August work period will be delayed until the House and Senate come closer together on language for the […]
Idaho Legislature Developing a Pathway to a Special Session, Focusing on COVID Liability Protections
A joint working group of the Idaho Senate and House Judiciary Committees met on Tuesday, and again earlier day, to […]
S. 4117 The PPP Small Business Forgiveness Act: Fibre Federal CU business members make their voices heard!
If you’ve been following the Advocacy Blog for any length of time, you have seen numerous Calls To Action. Here […]
Senate Banking Holds Confirmation Hearing for NCUA Nominee Hauptman
The Committee began reviewing the qualifications for President Trump’s nomination of Kyle Hauptman to the NCUA Board of Directors
Call To Action: S. 4117 The PPP Small Business Forgiveness Act
We are excited to share an opportunity to make your voice heard on a recent piece of legislation introduced in […]