Defending California & Nevada Credit Unions in D.C.

</ifra<br/>The chaos and uncertainty that has unfolded so far in 2025 surrounding credit union regulations has put credit union advocacy professionals to the test. In this episode of "Shared Accounts With CU Times", we catch up with Scott Simpson, CEO of the California and Nevada Credit Union Leagues and the Utah Credit Union Association (who we first met <a href="https://www.cutimes.com/2024/05/20/shared-accounts-with-cu-times-the-big-league-ceo-torch-hand-off/" ><u>in May 2024 when he appeared on the pod</u></a> with his now retired predecessor, Diana Dykstra), and Stephanie Cuevas, SVP of Federal Government Affairs for the California and Nevada Credit Union Leagues, to learn how they’re approaching advocacy in what’s shaping up to be an unprecedented year for the industry.</p></div></div> <div class="ad-amp" data-v-b869936c><amp-ad width="300" height="250" type="doubleclick" data-slot="/21665826759/test_globest.com/" json="{"targeting":{"position":["gpt_middle"],"topic":[]"}}" class="ad-amp" data-v-b869936c></amp-ad></div> <div id="omeda-paywall-content"><div><div><p>Simpson and Cuevas discuss what the Leagues are doing to help preserve the credit union tax exemption, share their thoughts on the anticipated cuts coming to the NCUA, and detail several other advocacy priorities that have been buried under the bigger political headlines of the year. You’ll also get the chance to get to know Cuevas, who worked in various government affairs roles at the federal and state level before joining the Leagues in 2023 and speaks passionately about her home town of Whittier, Calif.</p></div></div><div><div><p>And, if you’ve never experienced a California earthquake in real time, now’s your chance! Give this episode a listen to find out what we mean!</p></div></div></div></div> <div class="licensing flex flex-col gap-4 clear-both pt-6 my-6 border-t border-black transition-all ease-in opacity-100" data-v-43eb104a><span class="font-bold text-header-black" data-v-43eb104a>NOT FOR REPRINT</span> <p class="text-header-black m-0 leading-6 licensing-text-size" data-v-43eb104a> © Arc, All Rights Reserved. Request academic re-use from <a href="https://www.copyright.com" data-v-43eb104a>www.copyright.com</a>. All other uses, submit a request to <a href="mailto: TMSalesOperations@arc-network.com" data-v-43eb104a> TMSalesOperations@arc-network.com</a>. 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