Advocacy on the Move
Discussing priorities with Fremont County Legislators
Towing notification issues, electronic titling, financial literacy, and public funds were among the topics discussed with Fremont County legislators last […]
Arizona Credit Unions Meet with Legislative Leaders
The legislators accepted an invitation to attend the Governmental Affairs Committee Meeting.
Special Session Called in Colorado
Governor Polis announced today that he is calling a Special Session in Colorado that will begin next week on November […]
Register Now for YOUR Day at the Capitol
Registration is open for the 2024 Credit Union Day at the Capitol events across the GoWest Region. Please register and […]
Business Tax Defeated in Salem, OR
Election returns show an overwhelming majority of voters rejected the tax. Read more about the impact it would have had on workers and businesses.
GoWest Analysis of FHFA’s Review of the Federal Home Loan Bank System.
In collaboration with member credit unions, GoWest was proactively providing input during the year-long review of the FHLBank System.
Preliminary Work Being Done for the 2024 Idaho Legislative Session
It seems like April 6, 2023, the day in which the Idaho legislature “Sine Die”, or adjourned, for the 2023 […]
Towing notification challenges in Wyoming
Working on clarifying Wyoming statutes to ensure timely notification to lienholders on vehicles towed has been a primary focus of […]
GoWest’s Congressional Delegation Will Look Different in 2024
Two Congressional Representatives from the GoWest region announced this week that they will not seek reelection.
AZ CUs Should Expect Tax Rebate Deposits
A first-of-its-kind rebate brings financial relief to hundreds of thousands of Arizona families.
OR Credit Union Leaders Engage in Congressional Luncheon
Congresswomen Suzanne Bonamici (OR-1) recently brought together local leaders for an Annual Luncheon called the “Better Future Awards.” Credit unions […]
Colorado Credit Unions Join Legislators at “Basecamp” Tours Across Business Community
Having credit union representatives along for the Colorado Competitive Council’s “Basecamp” tours shows legislators we’re present in all of their communities.
Focus on Finance Event
A collaboration between credit unions and Economic Literacy Colorado is making a difference.
Colorado Credit Union Advocates Engaging with Legislators
Through the Key Contact program, Meridian Trust advocate Nic Redavid has developed a rapport with his local legislators. You can do the same.
GoWest Responds to Bank Attack Article
We will pull out all the stops to ensure the sound reasons for credit unions’ tax structure are understood by policymakers and the public.
Raising the Voice of Wyoming Credit Unions
Successful advocacy starts long before events such as Day at the Capitol, and continues afterwords through the critical work of Key Contacts.
Breaking: Proposed Interchange Rule introduced by the Federal Reserve
Learn more in our analysis of the potential impact on credit unions.
SW Washington Credit Unions Host Local Lawmakers
In September, the Southwest Washington Chapter of Credit Unions hosted its annual legislative night in Ridgefield, WA, which saw tremendous […]
Gearing up for 2024 WY legislative elections
During their October 3 meeting at MAXX, the Wyoming Government Affairs Committee set a goal to raise $25,000 for the […]
NCUA October Board Meeting Analysis
As always, GoWest’s Regulatory Advocacy team provides a same-day analysis.