HARRISBURG, Pa. — Using TV talk shows and appearances before national public finance groups, Pennsylvania Treasurer Robin L. Wiessmann has now became a vocal advocate for payday loan alternative products.
"The Better Choice program of the Pennsylvania Credit Union Association is one of Treasurer Wiessmann's top priorities," said a department spokeswoman Tuesday in recounting several speeches promoting the payday alternative before meetings of the National Association of State Treasurers.
Two weeks ago the treasurer, who took the state job in April succeeding U.S. Sen. Bob Casey (D-Pa.), also a Better Choice advocate, appeared on a local Sunday morning NBC show, "Pennsylvania Newsmakers," discussing the payday program. She was joined by Michael Wishnow, PCUA's senior vice president-communication and marketing.
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