Advocacy on the Move
Washington’s new state budget charts fiscal course for next two years
During this year’s legislative session Washington lawmakers approved a $69 billion two-year operating budget that went into effect this month on July 1st and will pay for state services between now and June 30, 2025.
Arizona CU Leaders, GoWest, Meet With Sen. Sinema
Credit union advocates and the GoWest team welcomed the opportunity to meet with Sen. Sinema in Phoenix this week.
Independent Voters Now Make Up Largest Voting Bloc in Arizona
Earlier this month, registered Independent voters became the largest voting bloc in the State of Arizona. While Arizona makes it […]
GoWest Spring DC Hike a Success
Last week, a group of over 20 credit union leaders and GoWest staff from across its region traveled to Washington, […]
Oregon’s SB3 Requiring Financial Literacy for High Schoolers Passes House and Senate
Senate Bill 3, which adds a requirement for high school students to complete one half-credit of higher education and career […]
AZ State Revenue Down for First Time Since March 2020
Earlier this week, the Arizona Joint Legislative Budget Committee (JLBC) released the states monthly fiscal highlights for May which shows […]
Idaho’s CapEd Credit Union Celebrates Juntos Avanzamos Designation
This week, Idaho’s CapEd Credit Union celebrated their Juntos Avanzamos designation with a branch opening at their first branch in […]
AZ Senate Commerce Chairman Steve Kaiser Resigns Seat
GoWest backed State Senator leaving the Legislature
Arizona Regulator Receives NASCUS Accreditation
The honor further supports DFI’s commitment to the credit union industry and its members.
CDFI Roundtable
44 Credit unions took a deep dive into the possibilities and opportunities CDFI certification provides.
Elections and Regulatory Sandbox discussed during Jt. Corp
Deep dive offers insight into draft legislation under review.
Fundraiser for Rep. Judy Amabile – a credit union champion
Summer is a great time for credit unions to host similar events for their state representatives.
Idaho’s Credit Unions Are Off and Running With the 2023 Idaho State Issue Working Group
Idaho’s SIWG begins the process to modernize and streamline the operating environment for the state’s credit unions.
Senate Budget Writer to Step Down
Sen. Christine Rolfes is accepting another role. Learn how the state will fill this important position.
GoWest Analysis of Debt Ceiling Legislation
President Biden has signed the debt ceiling legislation into law. GoWest provides an analysis of potential impacts to credit unions.
Governor Hobbs Names Credit Union Friend as Her Chief of Staff
Governor Hobbs names a champion familiar to AZ credit unions as Chief of Staff
GoWest’s Analysis of May, 2023 NCUA Board Meeting
The NCUA BOD met May 25th. The GoWest analysis is available for your review.
Arizona Legislature On Break Until June 12
We’re on the scene so credit unions won’t miss any key developments.
Spokane Credit Union Chapter Members Connect with Local Legislators
Spokane sets an example of how effective collaboration in advocacy can be.