Advocacy on the Move
Washington Election Filing Week Ends, Sets Up Official Primary Ballots
Overall, 1,037 people filed for submitted their name for offices ranging from the U.S. Senate to local judges and everything in between.
CFPB’s Issue Spotlight and Panel on Credit Card Rewards
As advocates for consumers, credit unions have a unique opportunity to continue championing transparency, fairness, and consumer protection in credit card reward programs.
Regulatory Update: Debit Interchange Reduction Proposal
Over the past few months, GoWest has been diligently collecting credit union feedback, discussing strategies, and crafting a comprehensive response to the proposed changes that would directly reduce debit interchange income on credit unions over $10B in assets by approximately 30%, as well as, indirectly negatively impacting those under $10B.
Former Legislator to Take Over as President of Oregon Bankers Association
The Oregon Bankers Association announced last week that Scott Bruun will take over on June 10 as President from longtime executive Linda Wilhelms Navvarro.
Relationships, the Key to Advocacy
Having relationships with state legislators is imperative to a successful advocacy program. GoWest will be prioritizing continuing to develop these relationships between Wyoming’s credit unions.
HHS & DEA Work to Reschedule Marijuana. What Does That Mean for CUs?
GoWest researched the latest developments and consulted our legal team and other experts to determine how the rescheduling of marijuana impacts credit unions.
Electronic Titling, Next Steps
GoWest convenes sub-groups in preparation for Wyoming moving forward with implementing electronic titling.
Immediate Colorado Call to Action on HB 1351 – Your Help is Vital
Colorado credit union advocates please take action now to help pass HB 1351!
Regulatory Advisory Committee Meeting Summary
Updates were provided by CFPB and the California-Nevada League regarding the current ODP landscape.
Withers Announces Run for SD 6
Kim Withers, former President and CEO of Meridian Trust FCU headquartered in Cheyenne, has announced her intent to run for Wyoming state senate district 6.
Call to Action – tell Colorado’s Senators to support HB 1351
The Colorado State Senate is considering House Bill 1351, a measure that is a top credit union priority, and the banks are fighting hard to convince them to take an anti-credit union position. We need your help to fight back.
Political Events Calendar Filling Up – Get Involved
Political events are an essential component of the GoWest advocacy strategy. Your participation is key to their success. With numerous critical races in play in this election cycle, it’s important to keep that momentum into 2024!
Housing challenges discussed at Joint Corporations
Topics ranging from tax increment financing, local regulations and ordinances impeding development, impacts of out of state buyers driving up property values, land availability and abandoned building legislation and programs to help reduce interest rates were discussed by the Joint Corporations Committee.
Oregon Legislative Leadership Changes
Learn more about the new House Speaker, House Majority Leader, and Senate Republican Leader.
Idaho Legislature Adjourns for the Year
The Idaho legislature officially adjourned for the year wrapping up miscellaneous items and addressing two vetoes from Governor Little in Senate Bill 1314a and Senate Bill 1323.
CO Division of Banking Bill – HB 1351 – passes House floor – onto the Senate!
The House met on Sunday, April 14, for an all day session to pass bills on third and final reading.
Candidates announce across Wyoming
The busy election season is a reminder that new faces are always entering the political space, providing credit unions with the opportunity to advocate.
GoWest Congressional Leaders Rollout Data Privacy Package
Senator Cantwell and Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers announced bipartisan, bicameral legislation that appears to address many of credit unions’ asks.
CO Division of Financial Services Sunset bill passes committee
The Division of Financial Services Sunset bill – which updates multiple important regulations impacting credit unions – passed out of committee on an 8 to 2 vote.
Colorado’s 4 Congressional District Fight for Former Congressman Buck’s Vacant Seat
On March 22, Congressman Buck from Colorado’s 4th Congressional District (CO-4) resigned abruptly, triggering a special election to fill his vacant seat for the remainder of his term.