Tag: Advocacy
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Wisconsin Credit Union Activists Take a Virtual Hike
On September 22-23, over 70 Wisconsin Credit Union Activists from across the state met virtually with members of Wisconsin’s Congressional delegation and the NCUA as part of The Wisconsin Credit Union League’s first-ever Virtual Hike the Hill event.
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Capitol Eyes 9.21.20
Last month, credit unions were well represented at the in-district fundraiser for Rep. John Nygren (R-Marinette).
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Capitol Eyes 8.13.20
The League is hosting a virtual trivia night on Wednesday, September 2 at 6:30 PM to benefit the Wisconsin Credit Union Legislative Action Fund (WCULAF)! Dust off those trivia skills and get ready to catch up with old credit union pals.
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Capitol Eyes 7.9.20
Yesterday, the Governor’s Task Force on Student Debt held its fifth teleconference on combating the student debt crisis in the state of Wisconsin.
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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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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.