by Social Media Manager | Aug 20, 2024 | AFLEP in New Mexico, AFLEP News, Economics, News, Public Bank, Public Banking
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis proposed the “Sunshine Freedom Bank,” a public bank of Florida that would establish state control over state funds. The Florida Treasury, which CFO Patronis oversees, processes over $150 billion...
by Leila Salim | Mar 19, 2024 | Economics, National, News, Public Banking, Uncategorized
by Next City & CommonFuture — Our mainstream banking system is failing most of us. This ebook includes stories about the people and organizations working to make the system work better for everyone — no matter their race, zip code or socioeconomic status. It’s not...
by Leila Salim | Feb 19, 2024 | Commercial Banking, Economics, Equity, National, News, Sidebar Blog
By C.J. Polychroniou for Truthout | February 17, 2024 (Photo: LEONARDO MUNOZ / VIEWPRESS / GETTY IMAGES) Progressive economist Gerald Epstein explains how we can build a banking system that puts people over profit. Our current banking and financial system has...
by Leila Salim | Dec 13, 2023 | Commercial Banking, Economics, Equity, National, News, Sidebar Blog
By Brett Wilkins for Common Dreams | December 13, 2023 Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) speaks while Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.) looks on (Photo: Zach Gibson/Getty Images) “Wall Street-run banks are failing to serve many of my residents who are struggling...
by Leila Salim | Nov 20, 2023 | AFLEP in New Mexico, Economics, Equity, New Mexico, New Mexico News
Small Business Saturday is November 25, 2023 Santa Fe, N.M. – The New Mexico Departments of Economic Development, Tourism, and Taxation and Revenue encourage New Mexicans and visitors to shop at small businesses first during the holiday season. While shoppers may not...
by Leila Salim | Nov 3, 2023 | Commercial Banking, Economics, Equity, National, News, Sidebar Blog
By David Brand for Gothamist | November 1, 2023 (Photo by Jemal Countess/Getty Images) New York Attorney General Letitia James is calling on state lawmakers to tackle unfair credit and lending practices that fuel a staggering racial gap in homeownership and force New...