Advocacy on the Move
Heads up, Credit Unions: Feds “Days Away” from Lending Resources for Midsized Companies
Credit unions can be a conduit for businesses left behind in the Paycheck Protection Program or other emergency sources of funding.
Oregon Congressional Delegation Champions MBL Relief
As reported by Matthew Kish with the Portland Business Journal, in a recent conversation with the Black, Indigenous, People of […]
House Financial Service Committee Holds Cyber Threats Virtual Roundtable
Yesterday the House Financial Services Subcommittee on National Security, International Development and Monetary Policy held a hearing entitled, Understanding the […]
The House Passed a Bill to Adjust the Payroll Protection Program
Earlier today the House passed H.R. 7010 in an overwhelmingly bipartisan vote of 417-1. At the highest level the bill […]
The Democratic Primary Win for Oregon Secretary of State goes to….
It’s (finally) official. Shemia Fagan edges out Mark Hass.
Oregon Primary Election Results
The Oregon 2020 May Primary held only a few competitive races. New this election cycle was the ability to mail […]
Gov. Inslee updates re-opening timeline
As Washington state continues its phased approach to re-opening some counties have already been approved to move into “Phase 2” […]
HEROES Act Passes the House, Now What Will Congress Do
Late Friday afternoon the House passed the HEROES Act (H.R. 6800) broadly along party lines. You can learn more about […]
Primary Election Tomorrow in Oregon & Idaho
Tomorrow is the Oregon primary and the start of the Idaho primary, though results won’t be returned in Idaho for […]
Election Filing Week in Washington
Tomorrow marks the last day of “Election Filing Week” in Washington state when candidates for a variety of public offices […]
Expanding Access to Credit for Businesses Affected by COVID-19
The stories just keep coming in about how credit unions have stepped up to help their members in this time! […]
Senate and House Meet with Financial Regulators this Week
Chairman Hood will join with other financial regulators this week on the Hill with a Senate Banking Committee hearing on […]
Wyden to Introduce Legislation to Allow Credit Unions to Better Serve Small Businesses During COVID-19 Crisis
Today U.S. Senator Ron Wyden (D- OR) announced that he will introduce legislation next week to allow more lending flexibility for […]
Early estimates anticipate large budget shortfall in Washington
While official projections will not be released until June, early indicators from Washington State’s Chief Economist Dr. Steven Lerch, puts […]
Military Members Now Accounted for in LICU Designation
Many of you will remember that the Northwest Congressional delegation took the lead in early 2019 to send a bipartisan […]
Oregon Business and Industry, NWCUA ask Governor to Include Businesses in Re-Opening Planning
In a letter to Governor Kate Brown, we’re asking that panel of businesses leaders be immediately convened.
Gov. Inslee shares next step for Washington re-opening
Today Gov. Jay Inslee today shared he is extending Washington’s “Stay Home – Stay Healthy” order through May 31st. In […]
The House Financial Service Committee Introduces Large Bill to Address COVID-19
The House Financial Services Committee Chair, Maxine Waters (D – CA 43) introduced the Financial Protections and Assistance for America’s […]
Update: President Signed After House Passes H.R. 266 for Funding the PPP
Update 4/24: This morning the President has signed the bill into law. We now await an update from the SBA […]
Senate Passes Additional Funding for the Paycheck Protection Program
Moments ago the United States Senate passed a bill to increase funding for the SBA’s Paycheck Protection Program set up […]