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 University of Michigan School of Social Work, Massachusetts Public Banking, and The Democracy Collaborative, thank you for joining Public Banking: Coast to Coast webinar.

We had people tuning in from 39 states and even abroad for this powerful conversation with movement leaders from across the country. Senator Warren’s message set the tone: public banks are a practical way to lower costs, keep dollars local, and invest in the things our communities actually need.

In a moment of federal volatility, the idea is simple. Keep public money working for the public good in housing, small businesses, climate resilience, and community wealth.

We appreciated the interest and curiosity! 130 questions came in through the Q&A, and we’ve answered them below.

Webinar recording: See the full session here and Senator Warren’s message here.
Q&A: Link
Resources from the event: Link

Thank you to our panelists: Trinity Tran, Dey Del Rio, Rei Fielder, Terri Friedline, and Linda Levy, and to our moderator, David Cobb. Special thanks to Senator Elizabeth Warren for lending her voice and helping bring public banking into the national conversation.

We appreciate you being part of this growing movement. There’s much more ahead.

With gratitude,
California Public Banking Alliance, on behalf of all co-sponsoring organizations