Arizona State Treasurer Kimberly Yee Brings Financial Education Message to Day at the Capitol

Yee is a long-time champion of financial education requirements in schools and is a fierce promoter of the state’s Education Savings Plan

AZ Day at the Capitol: Landings’ Brian Lee Honored as AZ Advocate of Year

With 125 advocates in attendance for Day at the Capitol, Vantage West and Credit Union West were also honored as Top of the Hill CUs.

WA legislators continue hot start on cold campus

Even though Washington legislators are off to a hot start diving into hundreds of issues in just one week, they […]

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Washington Legislative Session off to a Fast Start

Legislation has already moved off the floor. Your GoWest team is monitoring all actions that may impact credit unions.

Short Wyoming Legislature Underscores Vital Need for Pre-Session Communications

Once the session begins, legislators’ time is limited. Earlier outreach positions credit unions for success.

Oregon Credit Unions, Cooperatives Host 20th Annual Co-op Luncheon

It may be the most coveted invitation a legislator can receive.

Legislative Session in Colorado is off to the Races

Colorado’s 74th General Assembly convened today for the first day of the 2024 regular session. Often compared to “the first […]

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GoWest Meets with Congressional Leaders and Candidate in Colorado

The early January meetings set the stage for the national Governmental Affairs Conference and the 2024 election cycle.

Governor Little Kicks off the 2024 Idaho Legislative Session with his State of the State Address

Earlier this afternoon, Governor Little kicked off the 2024 legislative session with his annual State of the State address. Governor […]

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Recent Announcements Bring Significant Changes to Colorado’s Federal Delegation

Announcements of retirements, candidacy for other offices, and other strategic decisions by elected officials point to many new faces in Congress following this year’s elections.

Gearing up for the Colorado Legislative session

GoWest’s Katie March gets us up to speed on the busy advocacy schedule leading up to the session.

Arizona State Legislature Reconvenes

The Arizona State Legislature reconvened today, marking the beginning of what promises to be a dynamic and eventful session. The […]

Know Your Wyoming Legislators

Knowing your legislators’ background, interests, and committee assignments will make you a more effective advocate.

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Congressional Research Service Outlines Consequences of CCCA

Even Congress’ own independent research and analysis entity thinks Interchange legislation is a bad idea for consumers.

Calling all Advocates! Hit the Ground Running in 2024

We hope to see you at your state’s Day at the Capitol and at the GAC.

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2024 Washington Legislative Session Kicks off Jan. 8

Expect a flurry of activity in this year’s 60-day session.

Celebrating Landmark Financial Education Bill with Oregon Senator Wagner

SB 3, a bill initiated by GoWest and member credit unions, is a legacy that will help students for years to come.

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CU Movement Reaction to NCUA Board Changes

Tanya Otsuka joins the Board of Directors as Rodney Hood completes his service.

Wyoming Legislative Session Schedule Set

GoWest will brief CU advocates on session goals at a Feb. 4 meeting. Details are coming to your inbox soon.

Breaking: Otsuka Confirmed to Serve on NCUA BOD

The confirmation came by voice vote, for a term expiring Aug. 2, 2029