Law and regulation

Van Wanggaard is running for re-election as a Wisconsin state senator by focusing on bringing more jobs to his state and fighting for victims’ rights.

Midterm elections are just eight days away and credit unions are making efforts to help get out the vote. Meanwhile, one Virginia-based CU is back in court over alleged ADA violations.

Sarah Vega had accepted an offer to lead the four-state credit union league but has chosen instead to stay on as chief of staff to NCUA Chairman Mark McWatters.

Consumer Financial Protection Agency Acting Director Mick Mulvaney is winding down some of the efforts his predecessor worked hardest on: enforcement of payday and fair lending rules and the Military Lending Act. Reporter Kate Berry shares the latest. 

Mona Shand, a former teacher, journalist and communications professional, aims to bring industry priorities to Lansing if she's elected to the state's legislature next month.

Governors in Arkansas, Georgia, Oklahoma, Texas and Wisconsin used International Credit Union day as an opportunity to recognize the industry.

Credit unions won't have to comply with the controversial rule until at least 2020, but a forthcoming proposal on alternative capital could raise the ire of banking groups.

Currently running for a fourth term in Congress, former credit union employee Denny Heck is a vocal proponent of changes to NCUA's risk-based capital rule and other industry priorities.

Jones Methodist Church Credit Union has been ordered to address "unsafe or unsound practices" following nine years of losses and other problems.

Larry Hoff, retired CEO of Fibre Federal Credit Union, is running for a seat in Washington's state legislature – his first foray into politics.