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This month in public banking: what’s happening on the ground!

Public Banking Makes the CA Democratic Party’s 2026 Platform!In the California Democratic...

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Sacramento Observer: How Sacramento’s public banking movement plans to keep taxpayer money at home

Sacramento Observer covered the Sacramento Public Bank Town Hall!“What if the money...

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Sacramento packed the house for public banking!

Sacramento showed up in a big way with nearly 200 neighbors packing the room for the city’s...

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CPBA in Crain’s Chicago Business

The California Public Banking Alliance (CPBA) is covered in a Dec. 9, 2025 article in...

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CPBA December 2025 Newsletter: CA Power + National Momentum!

Public Banking Webinar with Senator Elizabeth Warren + Movement LeadersCalifornia Public...

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Coast to Coast Webinar w/ Senator Warren Wrap-Up — Recording + Resources

Hi everyone,On behalf of the California Public Banking Alliance, New Economy Project, the...

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Public Banking Coast-to-Coast Webinar ft. Senator Elizabeth Warren!

A national conversation exploring how cities and states are moving to reclaim public money...

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Poll: 2 in 3 likely SF voters support a San Francisco public bank.

Breaking SF Public Bank: New Poll Shows 2 in 3 likely SF voters support starting a San...

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CPBA October 2025 Newsletter: Public banking momentum building in California!

Public Banking Launches in Fresno!We co-hosted Fresno’s first public banking conversation...

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Public Banking Launches in Fresno!

Fresno Public Banking Listening SessionsWe co-hosted Fresno’s first public banking...

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A City-Owned Bank? Fresno Enters the Chat on Public Banking

Fresno just entered the public banking chat! And the community is driving it. From local...

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New CPBA Brief! California Needs a State Public Bank

California is facing budget deficits, federal rollbacks, and deep cuts to housing, climate,...