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CA State Bank campaign launches as AB 2243 passes two Assembly committees!

California State Bank campaign kicks off as AB 2243 clears two Assembly committeesBig Earth...

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Lessons From Fights For Public Control of Banking and Broadband Infrastructure

Corporate monopolies don’t just control what we buy — they control the infrastructure...

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How Public Banks Can Meet Public Needs

As federal funding streams face cuts, the idea of public banks is gaining ground as a tool...

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Earth Day Launch: California State Public Bank (AB 2243)

Statewide Rally + Press Conference!April 22 | 12:30 PM | West Steps, State Capitol, 1315...

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Introducing AB 2243: California State Bank Act!

Introducing AB 2243: California State Bank! We’re excited to share a soft launch of the...

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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...

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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...

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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...