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January Newsletter: State Bank + Sac Town Hall!

This Is the Moment: State Public Bank Coalition Call – January 26 at 5pm!We’re...

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Public Banking on CBS Fresno “Money Monday”

Watch Samuel Molina of The Academy of Financial Education on Money Monday (CBS News Fresno)...

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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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Thanks for joining Public Banking Coast to Coast — 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,...

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Public Banking in California: Learning from the Bank of North Dakota

Our new brief, “Public Banking in California: Learning from the Bank of North Dakota,” with...

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BREAKING! CalAccount Approved by California Legislature! 

We’re excited to share that CalAccount is moving forward this year through the state budget...