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Oregon Legislative Update: State Treasurer Meets with Credit Union Leaders

OnPoint Community Credit Union and the NWCUA hosted a meet-and-greet with Oregon State Treasurer Ted Wheeler and several regional credit union leaders yesterday, discussing issues such as public funds, financial education and the Oregon Growth Board.
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Tagged: Legislative , Oregon , Members | Posted On: 05/15/2012

Legal Briefs

Your weekly update on the regulatory landscape.
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Tagged: Legislative , Compliance | Posted On: 05/03/2012

Oregon Legislative Update: May Primary Election Looms Large

This Oregon Legislative Update outlines the state’s upcoming primary election, detailing the attorney general race as well as a number of ballot measures that could potentially impact credit unions.
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Tagged: Legislative , Oregon | Posted On: 05/01/2012

MBL Update: Senate Vote Remains on the Horizon as Advocacy Efforts Continue

Credit unions are continuing their strong grassroots push in support of S. 2231, but it is unlikely the measure will see a vote this week. Independent and community bankers are currently on the Hill working in opposition to the measure.
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Tagged: Legislative , Oregon , Washington , Banks , CU System , Member Business Lending | Posted On: 04/24/2012

Elder Abuse Bill Signed Into Law with Credit Union Advocate in Attendance

Credit union employees are often the first line of defense protecting elders from financial abuse. New Oregon legislation protects senior citizens while improving law enforcement’s ability to investigate and prosecute such cases.
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Tagged: Legislative , Oregon | Posted On: 04/17/2012

Washington State Legislature Adjourns After Brief Double-Overtime

The Washington State Legislature approved a supplemental budget and adjourned its second special session sine die early Wednesday morning. Big banks lost their tax exemption, and $4 million was swept from the DFI’s financial services regulation fund.
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Tagged: Legislative , Washington | Posted On: 04/12/2012

Legal Briefs

Your weekly update on the regulatory landscape.
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Tagged: Legislative , Compliance , Regulation | Posted On: 04/12/2012

National Outreach, Local Impact: NWCUA Creates Facebook Event to Promote Grassroots Support of S. 2231

With the U.S. Senate primed to vote on credit union MBL legislation as soon as April 16, the NWCUA has created a Facebook event to share the need for vocal support from constituents across social media platforms. Read more to help spread the word!
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Tagged: Legislative , NWCUA , Member Business Lending | Posted On: 04/06/2012

NWCUA Calls for ‘Immediate Participation’ from All Northwest Credit Unions as Senate Moves Toward MBL Vote

With the U.S. Senate primed to vote on credit union MBL legislation as soon as April 16, the NWCUA is developing an “all-in” strategy that depends on immediate participation from each Northwest credit union.
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Tagged: Legislative , Banks , NWCUA , Member Business Lending | Posted On: 03/30/2012

NWCUA Supports Denny Heck for Congress

The NWCUA announced its support of Denny Heck, a former credit union employee and current Democratic candidate for Washington’s new 10th Congressional District, presenting him with a $10,000 CULAC check at a fundraiser at TwinStar Credit Union.
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Tagged: Legislative , Washington , NWCUA | Posted On: 03/29/2012