Advocacy on the Move
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Everyone Can be a Credit Union Advocate
Everyone can be a credit union advocate. Engaging employees is the key to building relationships that become critical when there […]
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Celebrated on the MAXX Mainstage: Your Advocacy Wins
Your advocacy has become the “envy of the credit union system.”
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Advocacy Thought Leaders Already at the Table at MAXX
“Everything that moves good policy forward starts with this process.”
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Advocacy Opportunities Abound at MAXX
From the mainstage to breakout sessions and roundtables, there’s something for the CU advocate in all of us at MAXX.
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No Government Shutdown – For Now
Eleventh hour legislation gives the House and Senate 45 days to finish their legislative work but against that backdrop, a battle for the House Speaker’s gavel has ignited.
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Seven GoWest CUs Receive CDRLF Awards
The NCUA’s expanded Community Development Revolving Loan Fund program released awards to credit unions across the nation — including seven […]
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Colorado CUs Connect with Rep. Brittany Pettersen
First-term Congresswoman Brittany Petttersen has a full plate but clears room for her credit union constituents.
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Advocacy Win: Senate Banking Committee Marks-up and Approves SAFER Banking Act
The Never-Give-Up advocacy philosophy works as legislation advances to provide a pathway for CUs to serve legal cannabis businesses.
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Portland CUs: Take Survey to Share Input on Reinvigorating Portland’s Central City
Credit unions are at the table for this key task force. Share your thoughts.
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Washington State Revenue Forecast Revised Upward Despite Economic Risks
The latest economic forecast shows the state taking in more than $1 billion more than anticipated.
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Oregon Legislative Days
Housing and the state budget are some of the priorities being discussed in the three days of meetings.
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Tri-Cities Legislators Connect with Local Credit Unions
Advocacy is a year around focus, and Washington credit unions miss no opportunity to engage.
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Preparing for the Possibility of a Government Shutdown
GoWest is in continuous conversation with Congress and regulatory agencies and will keep credit unions informed.
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Amid Legislative Impasse, Governor Hobbs Pulls All Her Department Director Nominees
On Monday, Governor Katie Hobbs sent a letter to Senate President Warren Petersen withdrawing all remaining director nominations that are […]
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AZ State Issues Workgroup Presents Recommendations to AZ Regulator
The recommendations of member credit unions and feedback from the regulator serve as the framework for the 2024-2026 policy advancement agenda.
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Electronic Titling Workgroup Initiated in Wyoming
At the request of Wyoming’s credit unions, the Wyoming Department of Transportation convened an electronic titling workgroup on September 18. […]
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NCUA Board Meeting Highlights
An SIF update and a final rule on loan participation headlined the agenda
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President Biden nominates Senate Banking Senior Counsel to NCUA Board of Directors
Tanya Otsuka would replace Rodney Hood on the Board, if confirmed.
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State Legislative Modernization Highlighted via WECU’s New Community Partnership
A modernization to the Washington Credit Union Charter makes this partnership possible, and will support students with special education needs.
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Breaking News: Senate Banking Committee to Mark Up SAFE Legislation
The Sept. 27 markup is a key step to moving the legislaiton forward.