Nebraska credit union leaders gathered in Lincoln on February 2nd for the League’s annual state government affairs conference. Governor Pete Ricketts spoke during the luncheon touting his administration’s top three 
priorities of tax relief, water conservation, and workforce housing. The League’s Brandon Luetkenhaus and retained lobbyist Julia Plucker provided a state legislative update and covered key legislative bills being considered by the 107th Nebraska Legislature. NCUA Vice Chairman Kyle Hauptman presented via Zoom and answered questions from attendees on digital assets, CECL, virtual examinations, and extension of CLF. Nebraska News Channel’s Joe Jordan provided insight into the upcoming elections in Nebraska including the race for Governor and the 1st and 2nd Congressional District races. CUNA’s Jason Stverak provided a federal advocacy update featuring field of membership legislation, credit union charter modernization legislation, and regulatory topics. Platte Institute’s Nicole Fox featured the organization’s Blue Print Nebraska plan to strengthen economic development across the state. University of Nebraska’s Council on Economic Education’s Dr. Jennifer Davidson provided an update on their work to increase financial literacy across the state and thank the League for their commitment to fund “teaching the teachers” in Nebraska so that they can have the tools necessary to teach financial literacy in their classrooms. Nebraska Department of Banking and Finance Director Kelly Lammers provided an update on the work of the Department with credit unions as well as their development of rules and regulation of the Nebraska Financial Innovation Act.
Following the conference, the League hosted a reception honoring state senators.
