Advocacy on the Move
Credit union legislation approved by House Committee
Credit union priority legislation unanimously cleared the House Consumer Protection and Business Committee on the fourth day of the 2022 legislative session.
ID Governor Kicks Off 2022 Legislative Season with Optimistic State of the State
The speech was highlighted by an optimistic view of Idaho’s economy and job outlook, but specifically by the $1.9 billion budget surplus that the Governor announced in his speech.
2022 Washington Legislative Session Underway
The Washington State Legislature officially gaveled in today for its 60-day session that will see lawmakers attempt to tackle a number of important issues without much time to get them done.
Major Leadership Changes in Oregon Legislature
House Speaker Tina Kotek will resign this month to focus on the Governor’s race, and Senate President Peter Courtney will retire at the end of the year.
Credit Union Advocates Meet with Chairman Wyden – IRS Reporting Update
On Tuesday afternoon credit union advocates in the northwest met virtually with Senator Wyden (D – OR) the current Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee.
Updates from the Oregon Capitol
Gov. Kate Brown announced Tuesday, Nov. 30, that she will be calling the Legislature into special session on Dec. 13 to address eviction protections for renters.
Idaho House Censures Rep. Priscilla Giddings Unbecoming Conduct
As the Idaho Legislature returned this week — primarily to tackle the issue of state and federal vaccine mandates — they had another issue to finalize before the end of the year.
Tumultuous Restart for the Idaho Legislative Session
On Monday, the Idaho Legislature re-opened the 2021 Legislative Session, primarily to tackle the issue of vaccine mandates, especially those handed down from the Biden Administration, both to federal contractors and all U.S. companies with over 100 employees.
U.S. DOL Issues Emergency Temporary Standard for Large Employers to Implement COVID-19 Vaccination or Testing Policy
NWCUA’s Compliance team breaks down the new standard and provides insight on state-specific responses.
An Update on Oregon’s Increasingly Busy Gubernatorial Race
Have you heard? We have an open seat in the race for Governor in Oregon in 2022!
Idaho Redistricting Committee Narrows in on a new Legislative Map
What legislative district will you be in for the 2022 election? Who will you be voting for in Congress or the Legislature in November of 2022?
Idaho Legislature to Reconvene the 2021 Session on November 15
The Speaker will work diligently to limit the topics that are likely included in the bucket of “pertinent business” to the issue of vaccine mandates and the ethics complaints, but as this is not a topic specific “special session”, which is called by the Governor, the Legislature may find itself “bogged down” in all types of matters.
Congressman Schrader Pushes Back on IRS Provision Inclusion in House Package
Today Congressman Kurt Schrader (D – OR 5) joined other House Democrats in signing on to the below letter against the IRS data collection proposal. This comes after Senators Manchin and Sinema indicate their skepticism on the provision.
NCUA Issues Guidance on ECIP 30-Year Maturity Date Utilization
In a statement from the letter NCUA outlines, “Low-income credit unions may receive 30-year subordinated debt investments from the ECIP.
Every Northwest Republican Signs On Letter Against the IRS Reporting
The letter had more than 200 Republican co-signers.
Grassroots Response: IRS Reporting Requirement Proposal
A recent IRS data collection proposal taken up in the Reconciliation package in congress has brought us yet another opportunity to show up and make our collective voices heard.
Senator Crapo Holds Roundtable Discussion on Proposed IRS Data Collection
Idaho credit union leaders joined U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and other stakeholders for a roundtable discussion Tuesday, Oct. 12
McGeachin’s Political Gamesmanship Continues in Idaho
If you have been watching the news over this past week, you know there has been quite a potentially high-stakes political tennis match between Governor Brad Little and Lt. Governor Janice McGeachin.
Congress Avoids a Shutdown Through December 3rd & IRS Data Collection Threat Continues
President Biden has signed a continuing resolution “CR” to fund the government through December 3rd, allowing negotiations to continue on major legislative pieces of his policy agenda.
Congressional Update on Potential Shutdown & IRS Data Collection
As credit union advocates hold the last few meetings with the delegation as part of the most recent Hike at Home there are a number of important issues facing Congress.