Advocacy on the Move
Expanding Access to Credit for Businesses Affected by COVID-19
The stories just keep coming in about how credit unions have stepped up to help their members in this time! […]
Senate and House Meet with Financial Regulators this Week
Chairman Hood will join with other financial regulators this week on the Hill with a Senate Banking Committee hearing on […]
Wyden to Introduce Legislation to Allow Credit Unions to Better Serve Small Businesses During COVID-19 Crisis
Today U.S. Senator Ron Wyden (D- OR) announced that he will introduce legislation next week to allow more lending flexibility for […]
Early estimates anticipate large budget shortfall in Washington
While official projections will not be released until June, early indicators from Washington State’s Chief Economist Dr. Steven Lerch, puts […]
Military Members Now Accounted for in LICU Designation
Many of you will remember that the Northwest Congressional delegation took the lead in early 2019 to send a bipartisan […]
Oregon Business and Industry, NWCUA ask Governor to Include Businesses in Re-Opening Planning
In a letter to Governor Kate Brown, we’re asking that panel of businesses leaders be immediately convened.
Gov. Inslee shares next step for Washington re-opening
Today Gov. Jay Inslee today shared he is extending Washington’s “Stay Home – Stay Healthy” order through May 31st. In […]
The House Financial Service Committee Introduces Large Bill to Address COVID-19
The House Financial Services Committee Chair, Maxine Waters (D – CA 43) introduced the Financial Protections and Assistance for America’s […]
Update: President Signed After House Passes H.R. 266 for Funding the PPP
Update 4/24: This morning the President has signed the bill into law. We now await an update from the SBA […]
Senate Passes Additional Funding for the Paycheck Protection Program
Moments ago the United States Senate passed a bill to increase funding for the SBA’s Paycheck Protection Program set up […]
Chairman Crapo (R – ID) Sends Letter Including Many Credit Union Priorities to Treasury and the Federal Reserve
Credit union leaders from across the region gathered on a call with the Senate Banking Committee earlier this week to […]
Urgent: Paycheck Protection Program Requires Additional Funding and Revisions
Today, the Small Business Administration announced it can no longer accept new applications or approve new lenders for the Paycheck […]
Congresswoman Bonamici Helps Leads MBL Cap Relief Effort In Congress
Congresswoman Bonamici (D – OR 1) continues her stance as a strong advocate on behalf of credit unions and your […]
Sharing the Credit Union Response to COVID-19 with Legislators
It has been incredible to see and hear how credit unions have been able to adjust to serve members at […]
Staying Connected with Legislators by Attending a Virtual Town Hall
These past few weeks have been an absolute whirlwind. From tracking local, national, and international daily news to the changes […]
Stimulus Checks Likely to Start Rolling Out Next Week
NWCUA provides some answers for credit unions wondering how they will cope with influx of direct deposits and demand for cash.
Andrew Stolfi Appointed Director, Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services
Stolfi takes the reins April 6 and his appointment is subject to Senate confirmation.
Senate Passes Phase III COVID-19 Legislation
Update 3/27/2020 1:45pm PST – The bill has passed the House of representatives and has been signed into law by […]
Governor Little Signs Idaho Credit Union Act Update into Law
Collaboration between NWCUA, credit unions, state regulator, and legislators drove progress.
NWCUA Shares Information on Cash Shortage
3/23/2020 Catalyst Corporate FCU shared that some Loomis vaults had experienced larger than anticipated orders last week and had to […]