Advocacy on the Move
FedCash® Services Notice on Coin Order Allocation
Recently credit unions and banks have received notices from FedCash® Services indicating that the Federal Reserve Banks are allocating orders […]
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President Trump to Nominate Kyle Hauptman to Succeed J. Mark McWatters on NCUA Board
Hauptman is currently a key advisor to Sen. Tom Cotton and the Staff Director of the Senate Banking Committee’s subcommittee on Economic Policy.
A Win for Credit Unions in the Equifax Law Suit
This week, CUNA and the credit union leagues across the nation, notched a win in the three-year old class action […]
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DE Day of Service
Today, Credit Union Development Educators from across the NW region and nation recognized the DE Day of Service. While this […]
Idaho’s Primary Election Results Finalized, Four Incumbents Lose Their Seats
On Wednesday, the Idaho Secretary of State began certifying what can only be described as a bizarre 2020 Primary Election […]
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Credit Union Leaders Join NWCUA’s Idaho Rebounds Meeting
Wednesday’s briefing brought good news about how the state has coped with COVID-19.
Oregon Governor Announces More Information About Phase Two Reopening
Oregon Governor Kate Brown held a press conference on Wednesday to provide more information on Phase Two of the state’s reopening process.
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Senate Passes H.R. 7010 To Amend the PPP
Moments ago the senate passed H.R.7010, a bill to amend the Small Business Act and the CARES Act to modify […]
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2020 Advocacy Training
Have you ever wondered what our collective advocacy as a Credit Union movement looks like? During this pandemic, we’ve seen […]
NWCUA, CUNA, Leagues to Treasury: Revamp the PPP Forgiveness Process
In a joint letter, we’re asking for a simplified process for small borrowers.
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Heads up, Credit Unions: Feds “Days Away” from Lending Resources for Midsized Companies
Credit unions can be a conduit for businesses left behind in the Paycheck Protection Program or other emergency sources of funding.
Oregon Congressional Delegation Champions MBL Relief
As reported by Matthew Kish with the Portland Business Journal, in a recent conversation with the Black, Indigenous, People of […]
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House Financial Service Committee Holds Cyber Threats Virtual Roundtable
Yesterday the House Financial Services Subcommittee on National Security, International Development and Monetary Policy held a hearing entitled, Understanding the […]
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The House Passed a Bill to Adjust the Payroll Protection Program
Earlier today the House passed H.R. 7010 in an overwhelmingly bipartisan vote of 417-1. At the highest level the bill […]
The Democratic Primary Win for Oregon Secretary of State goes to….
It’s (finally) official. Shemia Fagan edges out Mark Hass.
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Oregon Primary Election Results
The Oregon 2020 May Primary held only a few competitive races. New this election cycle was the ability to mail […]
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Gov. Inslee updates re-opening timeline
As Washington state continues its phased approach to re-opening some counties have already been approved to move into “Phase 2” […]
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HEROES Act Passes the House, Now What Will Congress Do
Late Friday afternoon the House passed the HEROES Act (H.R. 6800) broadly along party lines. You can learn more about […]
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Primary Election Tomorrow in Oregon & Idaho
Tomorrow is the Oregon primary and the start of the Idaho primary, though results won’t be returned in Idaho for […]
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Election Filing Week in Washington
Tomorrow marks the last day of “Election Filing Week” in Washington state when candidates for a variety of public offices […]