Credit union savings raffles won the go-ahead from the Nebraskalegislature Wednesday with Gov. Dave Heineman expected to signenabling legislation.
Following the governor's signature, the measure, spearheaded bythe Nebraska Credit Union League, would allow CUs to start offeringthe prize-linked savings accounts starting in September. CUsare expected to have programs up and running by January 2012.
“By linking savings with prizes, we believe more Nebraskans willdevelop a habit of saving that will provide them financial securityand peace of mind going forward,” said Scott Sullivan,president/CEO of the league.
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