The House of Representatives gave a thumbs-up Wednesday to allowing the marijuana industry into the banking system.

WASHINGTON — Credit unions and NCUA have kicked the tires on the risk-based capital proposal during the first two "Listening Sessions" that have seen healthy — and sometimes heated — exchanges between the regulator and CUs.

Regulation is threatening to drive some credit unions out of certain business lines, making reg relief efforts a top priority for the community. Two CU execs passed that message along to Congress on Tuesday.

An in-depth look at the good things credit unions have been up to in their neighborhoods recently.

As the frequency and cost of security data breaches increase, credit unions must be prepared for more regulatory scrutiny in addition to more cyber attacks.

JACKSONVILLE, Ark. — The board at Arkansas FCU here has appointed Rodney Showmar to be the credit union's new president and CEO.

Olympia, Wash. — It only takes six taps on a mobile app for members of Washington State Employees Credit Union to apply for a fast, short-term loan.

JACKSON, Mich. — Michigan Community Credit Union will be converting to Symitar's Episys core processing system soon.

SYLVANIA, Ohio — Inspired by millionaire Jason Buzi who has been hiding envelopes in major U.S. cities stuffed with $100 for strangers to find, one credit union is doing something similar in a few small towns that have been battered by the recession.

WASHINGTON — New policy from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is shedding light on how a Supreme Court decision last year ensuring rights for same-sex married couples applies to financial services regulations.

From tight credit conditions to empty nesters, here is a litany of problems weighing on the housing market, as summarized in the minutes of last month's Federal Reserve policy meeting.

ARLINGTON, Va. — Credit union membership growth slowed in May while lending continued to strengthen, according to NAFCU's July Economic & CU Monitor.

PADUCAH, Ky.—The former manager of the just-liquidated IBEW Local 816 FCU is facing theft charges. Authorities believe Debra Pyfrom, 60, stole more than $100,000.

As promised, a selection of images capturing all the good things credit unions are doing in their neighborhoods. Enjoy!

PEKIN, Ill. — Charles Juska, the former head of Tazewell County School Employees Credit Union, is accused of misapplying more than a half-million dollars of the CU's assets.

NCUA liquidated tiny IBEW Local 816 Federal Credit Union of Paducah, Ky., Thursday afternoon.

NCUA may be listening, but many credit union executives here Thursday weren't convinced that their regulator is hearing them.

To stand apart from the crowd and attract new members, some credit unions are offering some creative and unusual perks.

WASHINGTON — Checking account interest rates — and fees — are rising, according to a new report from WalletHub.

A selection of images capturing all the good things credit unions are doing in their neighborhoods. Watch for Part II on Friday.