May 8, 2022 | Uncategorized
The Boston Globe has editorialized in favor of a public bank for Massachusetts, citing in particular the finance gap for small businesses and entrepreneurs of color. They highlight our current public bank bill, S665/H1223, noting that a $200m appropriation and the...
Apr 12, 2022 | Uncategorized
The first and so far only public bank in the United States is the Bank of North Dakota, founded more than a century ago. Its long and successful history of fostering local economic development and partnering with local banks proves that public banking works. On March...
Mar 30, 2022 | Uncategorized
Here’s an easy way to let your Massachusetts Representative and Senator know that you want to see a public bank at work for the Commonwealth’s small businesses and farms, for community development, and for racial and environmental justice. Follow this...
Mar 22, 2022 | Uncategorized
We recently had the privilege of working with Harvard Law School students who were interested in food security and its connection to public banking. Support for local small farms is key to building a strong local food system, and keeping the entry and operational...
Mar 13, 2022 | Uncategorized
Please accept our apologies but due to urgent scheduling conflicts, we are rescheduling today’s coalition meeting to next Wednesday, March 30 from 10:00am-11:30am. Please click here to RSVP and feel free to widely distribute this link. Are you ready to get involved in...
Jan 28, 2022 | Uncategorized
The Metropolitan Mayors Coalition, which includes mayors and town managers from municipalities in the urban center of the greater Boston area, has reiterated their support for legislation creating a public bank in Massachusetts. Bills include H1223 and S665,...
