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• Savings Raffle Program Poised for Passage in Olympia

  By Jim Rubenstein  |  April 15, 2011

  A "Save to Win" savings raffle program appears headed for the governor's signature in Washington state.

• Okla. Legislature May Take On Interchange

  February 23, 2011

  Prodded by both the bank and credit union lobbies, Oklahoma lawmakers may join their Michigan counterparts in urging a halt to implementation of the Federal Reserve's interchange fee rules.

• In 'Novel' Resolution, Michigan Lawmakers Supporting CU-Backed Interchange Delay

  By Jim Rubenstein  |  February 11, 2011

  Thanks to the credit union lobby, Michigan lawmakers look to be first in the nation to act next week on a non-binding resolution seeking to halt or delay the Federal Reserve's debit interchange rules.

• Michigan League Revives 'Operation Grassroots' Page

  By Jim Rubenstein  |  January 18, 2011

  Following CUNA's lead, the Michigan Credit Union League is reviving a new online advocacy tool, "Operation Grassroots," to bolster comment letters on legislative and regulatory issues.

• Illinois & Michigan Leagues Forming Alliance

  By Jim Rubenstein  |  January 3, 2011

  Marking a new phase in league co-operation, the Michigan and Illinois credit union leagues disclosed Monday they have signed a strategic alliance agreement to collaborate on membership and product development.

• Advocacy Ads Spur Big Member Gains in Michigan

  By Jim Rubenstein  |  December 30, 2010

  Thanks in part to advocacy ads hitting on ownership, Michigan credit unions enjoyed a sharp membership run-up in 2010 with prospects hopeful for more of the same in 2011, according to the Michigan Credit Union League.

• CUNA Stands by Michigan's Adams in Opposing "No Confidence" NCUA Petition

  By Jim Rubenstein  |  December 22, 2010

  CUNA joined the Michigan Credit Union League Wednesday in opposition to an ad hoc petition circulating online this week calling for what were described as a series of "radical" steps to overhaul NCUA operations.

• Michigan League Jumps Into Governor Race Fray

  By Jim Rubenstein  |  October 18, 2010

  Expressing concern over a call for a foreclosure moratorium and a state-run bank, the Michigan Credit Union League is jumping into the race for governor with an endorsement for the GOP candidate, Rick Snyder.

• Biz Kid$ Receives $700,000 Donation

  October 6, 2010

  Biz Kid$, the industry-funded and nationally syndicated financial education program on PBS,

• Biz Kid$ Wins $700,000 Donation

  By Jim Rubenstein  |  September 23, 2010

  The industry-funded and nationally syndicated Biz Kid$ program received its biggest shot in the arm this week--a $700,000 pledge from an Invest in America unit of the Michigan Credit Union League.