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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

NWCUA Supports Derek Kilmer to Replace Retiring Norm Dicks

The NWCUA announced its support of current Washington State Sen. Derek Kilmer (D-26) to replace retiring Rep. Norm Dicks in representing Washington’s 6th Congressional District in the U.S. House.
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Tagged: Washington , NWCUA | Posted On: 04/24/2012

Washington DFI Promotes Lacy-Roberts to Credit Union Program Manager

Doug Lacy-Roberts, long-time Washington State Division of Credit Unions examiner, has been promoted to the Department of Financial Institution’s Credit Union program manager, overseeing the examination and supervision of state credit unions.
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Tagged: Washington | Posted On: 04/24/2012

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

Northwest Credit Unions Continue Grassroots MBL Push

From collecting signatures from members on a petition to landing radio interviews to issuing all-staff calls-to-action, credit unions throughout the Northwest are putting the pressure on Congress to raise the MBL cap.
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Tagged: Oregon , Washington , Members , CU System , Member Business Lending | Posted On: 04/10/2012

Credit Unions for Kids Charts Sustainable Course

Credit Unions for Kids leadership is working to continue expanding its scope and effectiveness, looking to engage a growing number of credit union professionals as ambassadors on localized boards.
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Tagged: CU for Kids , Oregon , Washington | Posted On: 04/05/2012

NWCUA, CUNA Issue Call to Action Regarding MBL Legislation

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: Oregon , Washington , Members , Member Business Lending | Posted On: 04/03/2012

NWCUA Seeks Nominations for Board of Directors

The NWCUA will accept nominations for all board of director positions from April 16-30. Board members are responsible for establishing the Association’s policy and governance direction and representing their district or asset-size category.
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Tagged: Oregon , Washington , NWCUA | Posted On: 04/02/2012

Significant Credit Card Security Breach Uncovered

Visa and MasterCard notified card-issuing credit unions and banks last week of a massive data breach involving Global Payments Inc., a third-party payment processor that Visa has already removed from its list of “compliant service providers.”
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Tagged: Oregon , Washington , Data Breach | Posted On: 04/02/2012

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