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Philadelphia Public Financing Authority Bill passes unanimously out of committee

By Philadelphia Public Banking Coalition on December 17, 2021

Monday, December 13 was a big day for Councilmember Derek Green, members of the Philly Public Banking Coalition, and all who support our campaign to establish a public bank for our city. The City Council Finance Committee has unanimously voted Bill 210956, the Philadelphia Public Financing Authority Bill, out of Committee. We couldn’t have reached this milestone without our supporters… Continue reading "Philadelphia Public Financing Authority Bill passes unanimously out of committee"
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A public bank would keep resources in our community | LTE

By Philadelphia Public Banking Coalition on December 14, 2021

Letter to the Editor by Ray Torres, published in the Philadelphia Inquirer on December 14, 2021 As we struggle to respond to gun violence in Philadelphia, and as tempers, blame, and recriminations heat up, a recurring theme is the need to invest in our communities. If every community in the city had well-resourced schools, libraries, rec centers, and parks, and… Continue reading "A public bank would keep resources in our community | LTE"
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Philly DSA urges support for Councilman Green’s Pubic Banking Bill

By Philadelphia Public Banking Coalition on December 10, 2021

Alongside other members of the Philadelphia Public Banking Coalition, Philly DSA has fought for City Council to create the first municipal public bank in the country. DSA members now have the opportunity to make that vision a reality. Councilmember Derek Green took up the coalition’s call and introduced a public banking bill that has a hearing in the finance committee on Monday, December… Continue reading "Philly DSA urges support for Councilman Green’s Pubic Banking Bill"
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Press Release: Councilmember Green Introduces Bill Establishing the Philadelphia Public Financial Authority

By Philadelphia Public Banking Coalition on December 6, 2021

CONTACT: Kyra L. Harris Kyra.Harris@phila.gov Office: 215-686-3450|Cell: 215-847-9135 PRESS RELEASE Councilmember Green Introduces Bill Establishing the Philadelphia Public Financial Authority The legislation would enable Philadelphia to create the nation’s first municipal public bank. PHILADELPHIA, December 2, 2021 – Today, Councilmember Derek Green (At-Large) introduced legislation to establish the Philadelphia Public Financial Authority (“PPFA”), which, if passed, would enable Philadelphia to… Continue reading "Press Release: Councilmember Green Introduces Bill Establishing the Philadelphia Public Financial Authority"
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Municipal bank could be a first for Philadelphia and the country

By Philadelphia Public Banking Coalition on December 4, 2021

Article in The Philadelphia Tribune by Tom MacDonald on Dec 4, 2021 A bank to help people in Philadelphia run by the city is another step closer to reality. Councilmember Derek Green introduced a bill to create the Philadelphia Public Financial Authority, the first step to having a municipal bank, which he said would be the first in the country.… Continue reading "Municipal bank could be a first for Philadelphia and the country"
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Councilmember Derek Green and Public Bank Coalition Launch Monthly Series: Financing Philadelphia’s Future

By Philadelphia Public Banking Coalition on February 26, 2021

The series focuses on Green’s current legislative initiative to create a Philadelphia Public Bank PHILADELPHIA— This past Tuesday, Councilmember Derek Green (At-Large) and the Philadelphia Public Bank Coalition premiered the first in a monthly series of live, interactive shows focused on creating a public bank in Philadelphia, with attention to legislation that Green introduced to City Council on January 28. … Continue reading "Councilmember Derek Green and Public Bank Coalition Launch Monthly Series: Financing Philadelphia’s Future"
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Philly will consider establishing a public bank in an effort to boost Black-owned businesses

By Philadelphia Public Banking Coalition on January 29, 2021

Article in the Philadelphia Inquirer by Laura McCrystal and Sean Collins Walsh on January 28, 2019 Philadelphia City Council will consider establishing a public bank, a move that lawmakers and advocates say would fight systemic racism and boost the local economy by serving business owners of color. Councilmember Derek Green introduced legislation Thursday to establish a public bank as a city authority… Continue reading "Philly will consider establishing a public bank in an effort to boost Black-owned businesses"
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Philadelphia Public Banking Coalition Announces Introduction of City Council Public Bank Bill

By Philadelphia Public Banking Coalition on January 28, 2021

The bill would make Philadelphia a trail-blazer in developing financial institutions that serve people first. Today Councilmember Derek Green and 11 cosponsors introduced a bill to establish a Philadelphia Public Bank, that will become a City depository institution, authorized to hold City funds. “This is an historic development that can transform the City’s economy,” said Green. He added: “public banks… Continue reading "Philadelphia Public Banking Coalition Announces Introduction of City Council Public Bank Bill"
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Bill Summary: Philadelphia Public Banking Bill

By Philadelphia Public Banking Coalition on January 19, 2021

On January 28, 2021, Councilmember Green will be introducing legislation in City Council to establish a Philadelphia Public Bank! Here are summaries of what the legislation says. Check out our Social Media Toolkit to help build support for this important bill! Short Summary This bill creates a Philadelphia Public Banking Authority for a variety of stated purposes that include bringing… Continue reading "Bill Summary: Philadelphia Public Banking Bill"
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Social Media Toolkit for Philadelphia Public Banking Legislation

By Philadelphia Public Banking Coalition on January 19, 2021

Councilmember Green is introducing Legislation on January 28 to establish a Philadelphia Public Bank! Use this Social Media Toolkit to contact your council members about this important bill!

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