Walt McRee

Joan Bartl

LOOSE ENDS: Joan Bartl is part of the movement aimed at creating a public bank for New Jersey

The connection between fighting against “Dick-and-Jane” gender stereotyping and fighting for a public bank in New Jersey is...

Joan Bartl

A Bank Even a Socialist Could Love

“This is one of the biggest eye-openers of my life,” says Rebecca Burke, a New Jersey activist on the call. “Once you see it...

Joan Bartl

A Message from PBI Chair Walt McRee

The election of a new Administration has sent shock waves through both sides of the political aisle, some seeing great new promise and...

Joan Bartl

Profile: The Woman Laying the Groundwork for a Public Bank in New Jersey

While most taxpayer funds right now are deposited in commercial banks, the mission of a taxpayer-owned bank would be...

Joan Bartl

Phil Murphy Makes State Bank Centerpiece of Gubernatorial Campaign

Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Phil Murphy called for a sweeping revision of state economic policies during a major speech in Newark...

Joan Bartl

Public Bank Touted as Way to Raise Funds Without Burdening NJ Taxpayers

After state provides start-up capital, new financial institution would then provide low-interest loans for infrastructure, new schools and..

Joan Bartl

OP-ED: Garden State Needs Its Own Public Bank to Help Stoke Economic Growth

New Jersey should have its own public bank — in fact, perhaps several of them dedicated to serve local municipalities and other targeted...