Advocacy on the Move
Oregon Legislative Leadership Changes
Learn more about the new House Speaker, House Majority Leader, and Senate Republican Leader.
Idaho Legislature Adjourns for the Year
Last week, the Idaho legislature officially adjourned for the year wrapping up miscellaneous items and addressing two vetoes from Governor […]
CO Division of Banking Bill – HB 1351 – passes House floor – onto the Senate!
The House met yesterday on Sunday, April 14, for an all day session to pass bills on third and final […]
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
Now in its last month of the 2024 session, the Colorado State Legislature has entered the period where long days […]
Colorado’s 4 Congressional District Fight for Former Congressman Buck’s Vacant Seat
On March 22nd Congressman Buck from Colorado’s 4th Congressional District (CO-4) resigned abruptly, triggering a special election to fill his […]
Governor Signs Arizona Credit Union Modernization Bill
Governor Hobbs signed SB 1296, modernizing the Arizona CU Act, into law. This came after the House passed the bill […]
2023 HMDA Data Released
Recently, Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) data has been closely scrutinized in the public eye, with various stories emerging that often misrepresent […]
Colorado Credit Unions Speak: Giving Banks the Option to Sell to Credit Unions Makes Good Economic Sense
By Tracie Wilcox, President and CEO, On Tap Credit Union and Mike Williams, President and CEO, Colorado Credit Union During […]
E-titling approved for interim study
On Monday the Management Council met and considered the standing committees interim study topic requests. At the request of a […]
Wyoming special session a no go
Headlines across the state have announced there will be no special session convened to attempt to override the Governor’s vetoes. […]
Governor Inslee signs final bills closing the book on 2024 session
Washington Governor Jay Inslee wrapped up the process of signing bills passed during the 2024 session into law at the […]
Congress Pushes Back on Regulators and Legal Settlement Impact on Interchange
GoWest’s Ryan Fitzgerald details a series of wins that will help credit unions build momentum against misguided legislation and regulatory overreach.
GoWest Files Comment Letter on CFPB Rule to Minimize Overdraft Fees
The letter reflects the input of GoWest member credit unions gathered during state GAC meetings and through other forms of outreach.
Arizona Act Update Bill Passes
The bill now moves to Gov. Hobbs’ desk for her signature. Thank you to all advocates who helped with this effort.
CO HB 1351 passes out of House committee
After a very successful hearing Wednesday afternoon, filled with strong, fact-supported testimony from credit union advocates and supportive statements from […]
Wyoming to convene a special session – yes or no?
Wyoming’s legislative leadership initially announced last week that they would not entertain a special session. Members of the Freedom Caucus […]
Governor Little Signs Senate Bill 1301 into Law
Late Thursday evening, Governor Little signed Senate Bill 1301, amendments to the Idaho Credit Union Act into law. Members of […]
Wyoming Election Announcements Rolling Out
Even before the official filing season opens, Bobbie Frank reports, legislative candidates are off and running.