Advocacy on the Move
First Deadlines Hit Oregon Legislative Session
It’s hard to believe, but two weeks have already passed in this year’s five-week “Short” Legislative Session. With that, the […]
OR State Treasurer Releases 2024 Financial Empowerment Scorecard
The Oregon Financial Scorecard offers a statistical view of the financial condition, knowledge and decision making of Oregonians, across the […]
Wyoming Towing Notification Legislation Advances
HB 86 unanimously passed the House Transportation Committee and now moves to the Committee of the Whole.
Roadmap for Lien and Titling Modernization Advances in Washington
You’ve seen firsthand the need for a series of modernizations to how auto titles are handled. GoWest is working the channels.
Credit Union Act Modernization Bill Unanimously Passes Arizona Senate
S.B. 1296 is a result of large stakeholder process in 2023, that included the Arizona State Issues Work Group, Arizona Governmental Affairs Committee, and the Arizona Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions.
Expect a long Washington ballot in November
Legislative leaders announced today the approach majority Democrats will take on a series of six initiatives to the Legislature that qualified following a signature-gathering process in 2023 and subsequent certification by the Sec. of State in January.
Update from the Wyoming Legislative Session
Week one of the Wyoming Legislative Session was strife with positioning and significant discord between the factions of the Republican […]
Act Modernization Bill Advances in Arizona
SB 1296, the GoWest-backed bill to modernize the Arizona Credit Union Act cleared another hurdle this week. After unanimously passing […]
Good News in Wyoming: First Hurdle Cleared in Vehicle Lien Legislation
Just two days after Credit Union Day at the Capitol, the bill was introduced in the House.
GoWest Analysis of NCUA Board Meeting
The NCUA board met on February 15, 2024. As always Go West is pleased to provide a same-day analysis. There […]
Big Day in Colorado Advocacy: Advancing Key Legislation and Sharing Valentine’s Day Messages
Legislation allowing CUs to purchase bank assets takes a step forward and credit unions share Valentine’s treats at the capitol.
Wyoming Advocates head to the Capitol
Wyoming credit unions gathered today in Cheyenne for the Day at the Capitol events. The morning session included visits from […]
Update from the Oregon Capitol
Central Willamette CU’s Stacie Wyss-Schoenborn has been appointed to the Business Oregon Commission. And we update bills we are tracking.
Update from the Idaho Legislative Session
History was made last week in Boise as the House Republicans voted to remove current Majority Leader Megan Blanksma, from her […]
Call to Action for Colorado Credit Union Advocates
The Colorado Legislature is considering a measure that is a top Credit Union priority, and the banks are fighting hard […]
Oregon Revenue Forecast Released
Oregon lawmakers will have hundreds of millions of dollars to spend over the next year after another positive economic forecast […]
Engaging in Negotiations in Wyoming Legislature
GoWest is at the table to ensure any legislation on Merchant Category Codes, protects credit unions’ best interests and citizens’ Second Amendment rights.
Oregon Credit Unions Testify in Favor of Funding Individual Development Accounts
OnPoint’s Jo Davis testified in support of continued funding for the IDA program.
WA House Unanimously Approves Financial Literacy Bill
CU advocacy helps advance legislation to make financial education a high school graduation requirement.
Short Session Won’t Deter Oregon Credit Unions!
Advocates continued a long-standing tradition, coming to Salem to celebrate credit unions.