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Washington State’s Economist Revises Revenue Forecast Upward

The news came during yesterday’s meeting of the Washington State Economic and Revenue Forecast Council as part of Dr. Stephen Lerch’s official quarterly forecast.

NCUA June Board Meeting Preview with Unified Agenda

The NCUA released their June 24, 2021 board meeting agenda.

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Oregon House Takes Unprecedented Move to Expel Member

The Oregon Legislature is in the final weeks of the 2021 Legislative Session.

Idaho Economy and State Budget Continue Breaking Records

Governor Little held a press conference while visiting the communities around Coeur d’Alene, outlining the current strength and continued positive trajectory of Idaho’s economy.

2022 Race for Idaho Governor Already Getting Crowded

Only one week following the quasi-end of the 2021 Idaho Legislative Session and the race to be Idaho’s Governor has already started to get crowded.

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Oregon CU Priority Bills Pass, Head to Governor’s Desk

The legislation modernizes the OR Credit Union Act, & helps credit unions’ loan and membership application processes.

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Idaho Legislature (Somewhat) Adjourns the Session for 2021

After breaking the record for the longest Legislative Session in State history, at 122 Days, the Idaho Legislature has returned to their districts, having completed their business for the year…but are they done?

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Credit Union Priority Bills Head to the Senate Floor

The Northwest Credit Union Association’s two priority bills, HB3079 and HB3080, passed with unanimous votes out of the Senate Labor and Business Committee and will head to the Senator floor.

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Critical Information for OR CU’s Regarding Mortgage Foreclosure Legislation

What you need to know about HB2009A as it moves through the legislature.

Idaho Legislature Recesses After Completing Majority of Work

Late Wednesday evening, the Idaho Senate and House worked through the vast majority of their remaining legislative work.

Rocky Road as Idaho Legislature Works to Close out the 2021 Session

It is time for the Idaho Legislature to complete their work and adjourn for the year, as the tone and tenor of political wrangling has become unruly and unproductive. 

Updating CDC COVID Masking Guidelines in Multiple Oregon Counties

Two important announcements credit union leadership should be aware of.

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New Congressional Seat For Oregon

It is now up to the state to draw up the new district map.

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House Passed Multiple Bipartisan Financial Services Bills This Week

A total of 6 bills passed the chamber with bipartisan support, and they now must navigate the Senate.

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Oregon Credit Union Priority Bills Take Another Step Toward Passage

The Senate Committee on Labor and Business held a hearing on the bills today, and the next step is a Senate vote.

House to Likely to Vote Next Week on SAFE Banking Act

It is likely that the House of Representative will bring the SAFE Banking Act (H.R. 1996) to floor for a vote next Wednesday, April 21.

The Biden Administration Preps Executive Order on Climate & Finance

This has been a focus of key Northwest congressional delegation members like Chairman Wyden (D – OR) and Senator Merkley (D – OR) for many years.

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Key Hearings on Credit Union Priorities in Congress This Week

This week there we a number of key hearings in both the Senate Banking Committee and the House Financial Services Committee.

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Gov. Inslee signs public funds bill into law

The bill cleared the Legislature last week with a 68-30 vote by the House of Representatives, which came after a 40-7 vote in the Senate earlier this year.

More than 130 Oregon Advocates Swarm the Capitol – Via Zoom

Personal meetings with dozens of lawmakers continue this week.