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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

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

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

Oregon Employees FCU Piloting Prize-Linked Savings Alternative

Oregon Employees Federal Credit Union is part of a group of credit unions across the country piloting the SaveUp program, a prize-linked savings alternative initiated by Filene Research Institute.
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Tagged: Oregon | Posted On: 04/05/2012

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

Oregon DCBS to Host Financial Information Seminars as Part of Money Smart Week

Oregon DCBS will host forums in April in Eugene, Portland, and Salem as part of Money Smart Week, giving consumers information and resources on insurance, Medicare, reverse mortgages, the prevention of consumer and Medicare fraud, and identity theft.
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Tagged: Oregon , Event | Posted On: 04/05/2012

NWCUA Regulatory Advocacy Update: Oregon Public Funds Program Progresses

The weekly Regulatory Advocacy Update outlines the NWCUA’s efforts to reduce the regulatory burden on credit unions and protect the larger movement. Included here are updates on the Oregon Public Funds program and deadlines for CFPB proposals.
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Tagged: Oregon , Regulation , NWCUA | 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