Finance, investment and tax-related legislation

Northwest CU Association hails victory in all three of the states it represents, including an update to Idaho's Credit Union Act, as well as bills related to data security and municipal deposits.

Nussle, a former U.S. representative from the Hawkeye State, called the proposed legislation "bad for Iowa."

A bipartisan bill to establish a federal security framework follows a string of efforts beset by congressional turf battles.

Beyond just maintaining the tax exemption, a look at how the recently signed Tax Cuts and Jobs Act might affect the credit union landscape.

Credit union trade associations applaud as legislation moves forward with bipartisan support.

Credit union-backed legislation sailed through the state legislature and was signed into law earlier this week.

Richard Smith came to Capitol Hill this week to speak about the massive breach at Equifax, but it was clear Tuesday that he will be defending the entire credit reporting industry.

Amendments mean parity with federal law, other changes allowing efficient CU operations.

Maine Gov. Paul LePage called out the credit union tax exemption in his veto letter, but was overriden nearly unanimously by both chambers of the state's legislature.

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin's upcoming report on how to rewrite financial regulation is likely to end up looking very similar to a Dodd-Frank overhaul plan in the House.