state legislature

• Oregon Update Bill Has Higher CUSO Limits

  By Jim Rubenstein  |  April 22, 2011

  Higher loan limits, more meeting flexibility and other tidbits are in a bill making its way with bipartisan support through the Oregon legislature.

• North Carolina League Says 'Save to Win' Bill Moving Forward

  By Jim Rubenstein  |  April 13, 2011

  Tarheel CUs may soon be able to entice savings by offering grand prizes to members in a statewide lottery.

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  More Leagues Promote Advocacy

  April 6, 2011

  State league lobbying is undergoing more revamps this spring with advocacy schedules getting altered at two more leagues–Texas and California–to advance a more focused industry message to lawmakers.

• Citing New Climate, Two Leagues Hype Legislative Advocacy

  By Jim Rubenstein  |  March 25, 2011

  Underlining CUNA’s stepped-up efforts on legislative advocacy at the state level, two leagues, California and Texas, unveiled plans Friday for “Hike the State Capitol” programming.

• 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.

• Okla. Latest to Balk at Interchange Cap

  By Jim Rubenstein  |  February 15, 2011

  Oklahoma lawmakers may soon 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.

• New York Coalition Highlights CDFIs' Growing Clout in Economic Recovery

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  June 16, 2010

  The White House and Congress are starting to recognize the impact community development financial institutions are having in providing affordable housing expansion, small business support and financial services to urban and rural areas.

• Arizona Attorney General Warns of Payday Crackdown

  By Jim Rubenstein  |  June 10, 2010

  Arizona Attorney General Terry Goddard pledged Wednesday to vigorously enforce a crackdown on payday lending three weeks before the June 30 expiration of a sunset law allowing the shops to charge rates up to 400%.

• End of Arizona Payday Loans Looms

  April 21, 2010

  By June 30 Arizona could be joining states banning or restricting payday loan operations with credit unions playing a role in joining the cause.