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A bill sponsored by state Sen. Marko Liias (D-Lynnwood) that would enable more partnerships between local governments and community-based credit unions throughout Washington received a public hearing in the Senate Business, Financial Services & Trade Committee last week.

Under current law, community-based credit unions can partner with local governments in parts of the state, but not in the five largest counties (King, Pierce, Snohomish, Spokane, and Clark) in Washington.

SB 5106 would eliminate the population restriction, thereby allowing credit unions in all 39 counties to partner wit...