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5 days ago

A marijuana tax is now funding $750 no-strings-attached monthly payments to families in New Mexico

This isn't just about allocating dollars. It's about delivering tangible benefits.
NYC politics
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

Basic income study in Germany finds recipients still worked even as they collected no-strings-attached checks

Contrary to widespread claims, receiving a universal basic income was not a reason for participants in the study to quit their jobs.
Germany politics
NYC politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Adrienne Adams Pitches Guaranteed Income as Major Campaign Proposal

Adams proposes largest U.S. guaranteed basic income plan to support homeless youth in NYC.
The plan targets 21,000 youth including children and young adults exiting foster care.
#poverty-reduction
Social justice
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

2 cities tried basic income for formerly incarcerated people. Participants felt more food secure but struggled to pay for housing.

Guaranteed basic income can improve financial stability for formerly incarcerated individuals.
Participants experienced mental health benefits from reduced financial stress.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 months ago

Universal basic income program could cut poverty up to 40%: Budget watchdog | CBC News

A guaranteed basic income could reduce poverty in Canada by up to 40%.
Implementing a basic income program may result in a net cost of $3.6 billion to $5 billion for the government.
Social justice
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

2 cities tried basic income for formerly incarcerated people. Participants felt more food secure but struggled to pay for housing.

Guaranteed basic income can improve financial stability for formerly incarcerated individuals.
Participants experienced mental health benefits from reduced financial stress.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 months ago

Universal basic income program could cut poverty up to 40%: Budget watchdog | CBC News

A guaranteed basic income could reduce poverty in Canada by up to 40%.
Implementing a basic income program may result in a net cost of $3.6 billion to $5 billion for the government.
fromBusiness Insider
8 months ago

75 artists received $9,000 each in a basic income trial. The cash helped a yarn guru to buy a house and a new car.

"The program, Guaranteed Income for Artists, was developed by Springboard for the Arts, an independent nonprofit. Participants were picked randomly from a pool of 'artists, culture bearers, and creative workers' who received financial aid during the pandemic."
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