National Public Banking Efforts
Public banking efforts are sweeping the nation!
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Source: Public Bank Institute
National Public Banking Alliance is a coalition of organizations working to create socially and environmentally responsible public banks.
The Bank of North Dakota, established 1919, was for a long time the only public bank in the United States. It has helped its citizens weather economic downturns, provided student loans, and supported small businesses. While we seek to create a public bank that also focuses on environmental and social justice, the success of the Bank of North Dakota is an example to learn from.