Public Bank Long Beach

Long Beach coalition fighting to create an ethical, responsible public bank to rebuild and reinvest in our local communities. #AB310 #CAStatePublicBank

[Public Bank Los Angeles @publicbankla]

Electeds & activists are working together in CA cities to democratize local economies & return profits back to communities to fund public projects such as social housing,green initiatives & community enterprises. Join us to learn more about public banking! https://t.co/jra4v9WuBQ

[California Public Banking Alliance @capublicbanking]

CA cities surge forward on public banks! Join us on March 30th for an exciting town hall on the nuts & bolts of opening public banks. Featuring Eric Hardmeyer from the nation's 100-year-old public bank and a powerful lineup of CA elected officials.

RSVP: https://t.co/VNJKHt8Abj

[Trinity Tran @tran_scends]

A HUGE VICTORY for the people! Governor Newsom signed #AB1177 into law. Banking is a public good and must be accessible to all at no cost—with the CA Public Banking Option Act, we're making this legally binding.

[Public Bank Los Angeles @publicbankla]

BREAKING! Governor Newsom @CAgovernor signs #AB1177, the first bill in the nation guaranteeing universal basic banking access.

Upon implementation, AB 1177 the CA Public Banking Option Act will extend free banking services to all Californians.

[California Public Banking Alliance @capublicbanking]

HISTORIC! Today Governor @GavinNewsom signed #AB1177, the California Public Banking Option Act, which sets into motion the creation of the CalAccount program guaranteeing basic banking services to all Californians without fees or penalties.

[Trinity Tran @tran_scends]

Just now, @LADemocrats voted 94-1 to support the next steps for @publicbankla and the formation of a business plan following the guidelines of the #AB857 law we passed. From local public banks to #AB1177 at the state level, to the federal bill—the movement is going next-level.

[Rashida Tlaib @RashidaTlaib]

Public banks now.

[California Fast Food Workers Union @CAFastFoodUnion]

We’re proud that the Senate stood with us, union members across California, and community partners, and we urge Gov. Newsom to support #AB1177 #CAleg

[California Public Banking Alliance @capublicbanking]

#AB1177 PASSES California Senate! The CA Public Banking Act will provide free financial services for unbanked & underbanked Californians. The bill now heads in to its FINAL hurdle, a concurrence Assembly floor vote this week, before landing on Governor Newsom's desk. LET'S GO CA!

[Ash Kalra 🌱 @Ash_Kalra]

Universal access to essential financial services is one step closer to becoming law. Today the Senate Appropriations Committee passed #AB1177, which would guarantee all Californians access to basic banking services without fees or penalties. I’m proud to be a Joint Author!

[Miguel Santiago @MSantiagoAD54]

The California Public Banking Option Act is closer to becoming law!

Today the Senate Appropriations Committee passed #AB1177, which would guarantee all Californians access to basic banking services without fees or penalties.

[Trinity Tran @tran_scends]

We just landed another win for public banking. Universal access to essential financial services is one step closer to becoming law. #AB1177 starts the process of providing no-fee accounts to millions of Californians. Thank you Appropriations Committee Senators. #YesOnAB1177

[Public Bank Los Angeles @publicbankla]

Back with another big win for public banking!

Millions of California families have no access to a bank account. #AB1177 starts the process of providing no-fee accounts to all in the Golden State. Thanks Appropriations Committee Senators. Now on to the Senate floor! #YesOnAB1177

[India Walton @Indiawaltonbflo]

It’s time for Buffalo to establish a public bank.

Our city must prioritize investments in our community—not in fossil fuels or carceral institutions to make profits. #IndiaForBuffalo

[Ben Hauck 🌹 @fightdenial]

“Here on planet earth though, this bill is about providing a public option for financial services.  An option, not a government takeover.” 

Thank you @RepAOC for fighting for public banking to bring financial equity and empowerment to the people, not just the wealthy.

[Ben Hauck 🌹 @fightdenial]

“Now I learned a while ago when I first got to Congress I thought, man, people definitely study what they’re talking about here. Then I got here and I realized that people don’t even – a lot of my colleagues don’t even read the bills that they are commenting on.” @AOC

[Ben Hauck 🌹 @fightdenial]

“for anyone who is curious it’s right here at the desk. We’re making lots of statements that have nothing to do with the legislation & frankly you know if I made comments that publicly demonstrated that I did not read the legislation that I was discussing I’d be embarrassed” @AOC

[Ben Hauck 🌹 @fightdenial]

Thanks to @AOC for speaking on the Public Banking Act of 2021 in the hearing on Banking the Unbanked. As @RepAOC noted “this is one of our first Congressional hearings on public banking in modern American history and today is a historic day. I think it is a day worth celebrating”

[Trinity Tran @tran_scends]

We passed our first hurdle in the Senate! With #AB1177, universal banking access would be life-changing for millions of Californians. An equitable economy requires equitable access to basic banking—there’s a real social objective to creating a system that doesn’t exploit people.

[Ben Hauck 🌹 @fightdenial]

The California Public Banking Option Act passes the Assembly! Onto the Senate for #AB1177!