West Virginia

• Witnesses Lining Up for CU Reg Burden Hearing

  By Heather Anderson  |  April 10, 2013

  On April 10 the House Financial Services Committee has scheduled a hearing to focus on the regulatory burdens facing community financial institutions that will focus on credit unions.

• Senate Gives CUs the Cold Shoulder

  By Heather Anderson  |  April 3, 2013

  Credit union trade associations shrugged off a 2014 budget amendment passed by the Senate March 22 that would “establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund to address the disproportionate regulatory burdens on community banks,” according to a release from sponsor Sen. John Boozman (R-Ark.).

• ​ICBA Encourages Small Businesses to ‘Go Local’

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  April 2, 2013

  Small bankers trade kicks off Community Banking Month; CUNA counters that everything credits union do is "local."

• Cooperative Business Services CUSO Surpasses $150 Million Mark in Ohio

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  April 1, 2013

  Ohio-based CUSO last week funds 678th loan since 2003 debut.

• Witnesses Lining Up for CU Reg Burden Hearing

  By Heather Anderson  |  March 29, 2013

  CUNA, NAFCU line up credit union CEOs for April 10 session with House Financial Services Committee.

• Prudential PenFed Realty Expands in Maryland

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  March 27, 2013

  Credit union's real estate arm opens new office in Columbia, Md.

• Regulatory Relief Amendment Excludes Credit Unions

  By Heather Anderson  |  March 25, 2013

  Industry trade associations shrugged off the exclusion. CUNA lobbyist says "those amendments never go anywhere."

• Watt Passes the Mic on DeMarco Amidst Appointment Speculation

  By Heather Anderson  |  March 20, 2013

  North Carolina congressman named as possible successor to embattled FHFA acting director. DeMarco taking flak over principal reductions.

• ICBA Ranks CU Tax Fight Above Bank Subchapter S Exemption

  By Heather Anderson  |  March 13, 2013

  Community bankers trade group lists annual priorities: Killing CU tax break higher on list than protecting its own.

• Snowstorm Forces Virginia Credit Union Closings

  By Peter Strozniak  |  March 6, 2013

  Snowfall up to a foot or two possible as winter weather moves up East Coast.