Category: Subject Matter
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“People Helping People” & Social Justice: A Message from The League
The credit union philosophy of “People Helping People” is practiced by Wisconsin’s credit unions without exception or limitation. As a Movement, we are core-committed to providing equitable and inclusive service to all members and to positively impacting communities.
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Capitol Eyes 6.11.20
The League has elected to temporarily change Capital Eyes from a biweekly to a monthly message for June, July and August. The League is continuing our advocacy activities with state and federal officials, candidates, and regulators, ensuring we will have valuable content for the less frequent summer editions.
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Capitol Eyes 5.29.20
Earlier this year, UW Credit Union President/CEO Paul Kundert was appointed by Governor Evers to serve on the Governor’s Task Force on Student Debt. Kundert’s presence on the Task Force ensures credit unions will continue to play a key role in working to combat the student debt crisis.
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Capitol Eyes 5.14.20
State Senator Tom Tiffany (R-Hazelhurst) won Tuesday’s 7th Congressional District special election, to fill the seat vacated by former Congressman Sean Duffy (R-Weston) last September.
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Capitol Eyes 4.30.20
Last Friday, the Federal Reserve Board announced it will amend Reg. D, deleting the six-per-month limit on certain savings account transfers at a time when access to these accounts are crucial.
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Wisconsin’s Credit Unions Rise to the Challenges of COVID-19
Wisconsin’s credit unions are rising to the immense challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic to continue to serve the needs of their 3.3 million members and the communities they live and work in.
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Capitol Eyes 4.17.20
On Wednesday afternoon, Governor Evers signed Wisconsin Act 185 in order to provide support for Wisconsinites impacted by COVID-19.
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Capitol Eyes 4.3.20
Last week, League staff, with League Board member and Fort Community Credit Union Chief Lending Officer Danielle Frawley, participated in a call with Congressman Bryan Steil (R- Janesville) and financial services legislative aids from the Wisconsin Congressional Delegation.
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WI Banks and Credit Unions Prepare to Process Payroll Protection Loans
On behalf of Wisconsin’s community banks and credit unions, we want to assure the state’s small businesses that we are eager to be your partner in weathering financial challenges brought on by this unprecedented pandemic.
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REAL Solutions® Initiative Grant Impacts High School Students
In 2019, The League’s 7 Rivers Region Chapter received a $3,000 REAL Solutions® Initiative Grant from The Wisconsin Credit Union Foundation. Here’s what Janelle Black, the Fundraising Liaison for 7 Rivers, had to share about the impact this grant made for area high school students.