Advocacy on the Move
Chairman Crapo (R – ID) Sends Letter Including Many Credit Union Priorities to Treasury and the Federal Reserve
Credit union leaders from across the region gathered on a call with the Senate Banking Committee earlier this week to […]
Urgent: Paycheck Protection Program Requires Additional Funding and Revisions
Today, the Small Business Administration announced it can no longer accept new applications or approve new lenders for the Paycheck […]
Congresswoman Bonamici Helps Leads MBL Cap Relief Effort In Congress
Congresswoman Bonamici (D – OR 1) continues her stance as a strong advocate on behalf of credit unions and your […]
Sharing the Credit Union Response to COVID-19 with Legislators
It has been incredible to see and hear how credit unions have been able to adjust to serve members at […]
Staying Connected with Legislators by Attending a Virtual Town Hall
These past few weeks have been an absolute whirlwind. From tracking local, national, and international daily news to the changes […]
Stimulus Checks Likely to Start Rolling Out Next Week
NWCUA provides some answers for credit unions wondering how they will cope with influx of direct deposits and demand for cash.
Andrew Stolfi Appointed Director, Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services
Stolfi takes the reins April 6 and his appointment is subject to Senate confirmation.
Senate Passes Phase III COVID-19 Legislation
Update 3/27/2020 1:45pm PST – The bill has passed the House of representatives and has been signed into law by […]
Governor Little Signs Idaho Credit Union Act Update into Law
Collaboration between NWCUA, credit unions, state regulator, and legislators drove progress.
NWCUA Shares Information on Cash Shortage
3/23/2020 Catalyst Corporate FCU shared that some Loomis vaults had experienced larger than anticipated orders last week and had to […]
Phase 3 Stimulus Package: Update
We are continuing to track updates on the Phase 3 Stimulus Package. Earlier today, the bill failed another important procedural […]
Idaho Legislature Passes Additional Legislation Updating Credit Union Act
Passage of the Department of Finance Bill is the third advancement for Gem State credit unions this session.
Congressional Action on the Coronavirus Pandemic
In partnership with CUNA we have been carefully reviewing the second wave of Federal legislation targeted at helping address the […]
Idaho Credit Union Act Update Bill Passes
Legislation will offer state-chartered credit unions similar operating flexibility granted in the Federal Credit Union Act.
Idaho Act Update Bill Moves to House Vote with “Do Pass” Recommendation
More good news as Governor Brad Little signs the Lienholder Notification bill into law.
Credit Union Priorities Move at the National Level
Over 250 Northwest credit unions advocates moved the needle last week on Capitol Hill. Joining over 5,500 credit union advocates […]
Oregon Legislature is “Functionally Over” in the Midst of Republican Walkout
Democrats called the session to an end Thursday, three days short of the constitutional deadline.
WA House Approves Emergency Funding for Coronavirus Response
The Washington State House of Representatives today unanimously approved a measure supporting efforts to combat the spread of coronavirus in […]
A Win for Idaho Credit Unions and Members: Towing Notification Bill Passes Legislature
H.B. 411 is on its way to Governor Little’s desk.
Oregon Credit Unions’ Financial Education Work Takes Center Stage in Senate Hearing
NWCUA and NWCUF testified that credit unions provide thousands of students with financial education every year.