Advocacy on the Move
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 […]
CFPB Finalizes Credit Card Late Fee Rule
This morning, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) finalized the Credit Card Late Fee rule. The ill-advised rule changes what […]
GoWest’s Pam Leavitt Honored with Eugene Farley Award for Advocacy Leadership
Working closely with Oregon Credit Unions, Pam established an ultimate credit union advocacy model.
Colorado HB 1351 introduced, credit unions voice support
The Colorado credit union-supported update for Sunset Division of Banking & Board was introduced Friday as HB 1351. You can […]
GAC Real-Time Updates: Staking Six GoWest State Flags at the National Governmental Affairs Conference
Credit union leaders proudly carried the state flags from Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming to the GAC mainstage.
Three credit union champions from the GoWest region inducted to CU House Hall of Leaders
Three credit union champions from the GoWest region were among the sixteen credit union inductees to the Credit Union House […]
GoWest’s Pam Leavitt Honored with Eugene Farley Award for Advocacy Leadership Copy
Working closely with Oregon Credit Unions, Pam established an ultimate credit union advocacy model.
Oregon Legislature Passes “Fix” to Measure 110 Bill
HB 4002A Passes! One of the major pieces of legislation for the 2024 session is HB4002A, otherwise know as the […]