JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - Lt. Governor Joe Maxwell, speaking at a news conference one week before the state's payday lending law went in to effect, recognized credit unions' efforts in offering consumers an alternative to payday lending. At the news conference on August 21 that was held at American Eagle...

There are always a number of topics that although worthy of a comment or two, do not warrant an entire column. Like these: * It's no secret that many of the top credit union CEO jobs are going to former bankers. For the most part, this development has worked out...

BURNSVILLE, Minn. -Congressman Bill Luther, of Minnesota's Sixth District, visited recently with nearly 50 credit union supporters at US Federal Credit Union. Luther spoke on myriad of issues, stressing the importance of credit unions in the financial realm. "I am a strong supporter of credit unions because they provide necessary...

SACRAMENTO - California may be the first state to grant paid family leave if a bill introduced by Sen. Sheila Kuehl (D-Santa Monica) is passed. The bill would allow workers to collect up to 60% of their salary for up to 12 weeks a year while they take care of...