2018 was mixed bag for credit unions in the Wolverine State, with membership and lending still seeing positive numbers but down from previous years.

In a twist, bank lobbyists in the Sunflower State did not push back against nearly 70 proposed changes.

From helping purchase a new fire engine to funding scholarships and more, here's a look at how credit unions are giving back.

The Fitchburg, Mass.-based institution also started an insurance agency and upgraded its mobile banking last year.

The attorney general told lawmakers that exempting states that have legalized marijuana from the federal ban is better than the current system where state and federal laws are in conflict.

Gail Jansen, who oversees member business lending at Kinecta Federal Credit Union, warned that increasing fees for Small Business Administration loans would hurt borrowers.

The bipartisan bill, praised by credit union trade groups, is the top 2019 legislative priority for the Defense Credit Union Council.

Some credit unions are embracing technology that makes it easier for consumers to start the notoriously difficult process of changing financial institutions.

Tanya Hobson will take over for Mechelle Johnson, who will step down in June after 24 years at the helm of the South Dakota-based institution.

The Evergreen State is the latest to make a push to modernize the rules governing state-chartered credit unions.

The venture, which will do business as CU APPS, will offer mobile apps for other credit unions.

The new chairman of America's Credit Union Museum writes that as the number of CUs shrinks, the museum remains committed to preserving each institution's history, no matter how small.

There's plenty credit unions can do to compete with the likes of Quicken Loans' Rocket Mortgage, but sources cautioned more than technology will be needed to boost the bottom line.

Credit unions can't truly act as a consumer's financial partner without embracing all the data at their fingertips.

Credit unions have promoted and hired employees in a variety of areas, including membership experience and operations, marketing, real estate lending and collections.

Along with amendments to the Bank Secrecy Act, the Taxpayers First Act could help credit unions maintain their tax-exempt status.

The U.S. territory has some of the nation’s highest electricity prices, but a new law spurred by Puerto Rico’s cooperativas could be a game changer for the island.

The combined organization, representing nearly 500 member credit unions, is expected to launch early next year.

A plan to join Deer Valley and Canyon State credit unions still needs approval from regulators and members of both institutions.

Hood was recently confirmed to the board after having previously served with the regulator from 2005 to 2010. He takes over for Mark McWatters, who often generated controversy.