Advocacy

Participate in the 2017 Regulatory Burden Study

Learn about this year’s analysis of the cost of regulations for credit unions, and find out how to get involved during a webinar on May 25.

Northwest Advocates Make Timely Trek to Washington, D.C.

Spring Hike the Hill advocates landed as the Financial CHOICE Act was in the markup process.

Spring Advocacy Updates

Spring Hike the Hill A delegation of 14 advocates joined Jennifer Wagner and Samantha Beeler for the Spring Hike the Hill May 2-4. Their timing was excellent, as the markup process was underway on H.R. 10—the Financial Choice Act.   Northwest advocates had the opportunity to listen in on some of the over 30 hours […]

First Deadlines Hit Oregon Capitol

There are several established deadlines in a Legislative Session, and the Oregon Legislature is reaching the first of those deadlines.

Congressional Spring Recess

Congressional Spring Recess is here, bringing all of our members of Congress back to the Northwest.

Oregon House Considers Data Breach Legislation

Credit union CEOs Rick Hein and Rob Stuart testified about the significant impact merchant breaches have on credit unions, and ultimately, their members.

Credit Union Advocates Share CU Story with Oregon Legislature

A grassroots army of more than 230 messaged credit unions’ $2.2 billion economic impact.

Credit Unions for Kids Story Told at GAC

A Global Credit Union marketer shared her first-hand experience at CUNA GAC as the parent of a child helped by Credit Unions for Kids.

Numerica’s Karen Weis Appointed to FinCEN BSA Advisory Group

Weis will bring the perspective of a financial institution banking marijuana, to the advisory group responsible for its guidance.

CU Bill Advances in Washington Legislature; One Step Closer to Governor

Senate passes legislation to update the Washington State Credit Union Act.

Oregon CU Advocates Testify on Financial Education, DCBS Budget Legislation

Credit unions’ effectiveness teaching financial education to thousands of students took center stage at a legislative hearing in Salem last week.

Louder Together: Idaho Young CU Pros Find Passion in Advocacy at Idaho GAC

Record Number of CU Advocates Hit Olympia on Eve of Critical Public Funds Vote

The 2017 Washington Credit Union Day at the Capitol brought more than 200 Washington credit union advocates to Olympia, sharing the substantial impact credit unions have on their communities and economies.

Big Update on CU Legislation Call to Action – Please Act Now