Advocacy on the Move
Feds Extend Comment Period on Proposal Reducing Interchange Fees
Amid input from credit unions and groups such as GoWest asking for an extension, the Federal Reserve has extended the deadline from Feb. 12 to May 12.
2024 Advocacy Season Kicks off in Arizona
The group spent the afternoon in 32 meetings with policymakers on both sides of the aisle to discuss credit union priorities and the impact they have on the state’s economy.
Government Shutdown Averted, for Now
GoWest’s Madeline Robertson continues to monitor the situation and reports as of Thursday, Congress passed legislation continuing government funding until March.
GoWest Analysis of NCUA Board Meeting
The meeting was the first of the year and the first for new Board member Tanya Otsuka.
Wyoming Stable Token Seeks $5.8 Million Budget
The goal is to have the Wyoming Stable Token online by the end of this year.
A Deeper Dive into the CFPB’s Proposed Overdraft Rule
GoWest will provide robust advocacy to ensure the impacts on credit unions and ultimately their members, are clearly understood.
Arizona Advocates Show Up in Force for Day at the Capitol
More than 125 advocates brought sunshine and CU Difference messaging to legislators.
Arizona State Treasurer Kimberly Yee Brings Financial Education Message to Day at the Capitol
Yee is a long-time champion of financial education requirements in schools and is a fierce promoter of the state’s Education Savings Plan
AZ Day at the Capitol: Landings’ Brian Lee Honored as AZ Advocate of Year
With 125 advocates in attendance for Day at the Capitol, Vantage West and Credit Union West were also honored as Top of the Hill CUs.
WA legislators continue hot start on cold campus
Even though Washington legislators are off to a hot start diving into hundreds of issues in just one week, they […]
Washington Legislative Session off to a Fast Start
Legislation has already moved off the floor. Your GoWest team is monitoring all actions that may impact credit unions.
Short Wyoming Legislature Underscores Vital Need for Pre-Session Communications
Once the session begins, legislators’ time is limited. Earlier outreach positions credit unions for success.
Oregon Credit Unions, Cooperatives Host 20th Annual Co-op Luncheon
It may be the most coveted invitation a legislator can receive.
Legislative Session in Colorado is off to the Races
Colorado’s 74th General Assembly convened today for the first day of the 2024 regular session. Often compared to “the first […]
GoWest Meets with Congressional Leaders and Candidate in Colorado
The early January meetings set the stage for the national Governmental Affairs Conference and the 2024 election cycle.
Governor Little Kicks off the 2024 Idaho Legislative Session with his State of the State Address
Earlier this afternoon, Governor Little kicked off the 2024 legislative session with his annual State of the State address. Governor […]
Recent Announcements Bring Significant Changes to Colorado’s Federal Delegation
Announcements of retirements, candidacy for other offices, and other strategic decisions by elected officials point to many new faces in Congress following this year’s elections.
Gearing up for the Colorado Legislative session
GoWest’s Katie March gets us up to speed on the busy advocacy schedule leading up to the session.
Arizona State Legislature Reconvenes
The Arizona State Legislature reconvened today, marking the beginning of what promises to be a dynamic and eventful session. The […]
Know Your Wyoming Legislators
Knowing your legislators’ background, interests, and committee assignments will make you a more effective advocate.