Oregon's universal basic income measure, which aimed to provide $1,600 annually to residents, faced overwhelming opposition from voters, ultimately failing with 78.8% against it.
Despite Oregon's measure failing, basic income is gaining traction nationally as a poverty reduction strategy, with numerous other states experimenting with similar cash assistance programs.
Opposition to Measure 118 was strong among both political parties, largely due to concerns that the rebate could harm the economy by increasing consumer prices and slowing job growth.
The Oregon Rebate proposal intended to fund the basic income through a corporate tax increase, which faced significant resistance from major corporations and voters alike.
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