Illinois is launching a basic income pilot for 400 families in the child welfare system in the hopes of reducing maltreatment
Illinois is piloting a guaranteed basic income program to assist families in the child welfare system, aiming to reduce child maltreatment.
Sunnyvale lacks funding for guaranteed income program - San Jose Spotlight
Sunnyvale is launching a guaranteed basic income pilot program to aid vulnerable residents, pending funding, with a goal of improving financial autonomy and outcomes.
Illinois is launching a basic income pilot for 400 families in the child welfare system in the hopes of reducing maltreatment
Illinois is piloting a guaranteed basic income program to assist families in the child welfare system, aiming to reduce child maltreatment.
Sunnyvale lacks funding for guaranteed income program - San Jose Spotlight
Sunnyvale is launching a guaranteed basic income pilot program to aid vulnerable residents, pending funding, with a goal of improving financial autonomy and outcomes.
Nonlawyer entities could provide legal services in Washington in proposed pilot program
Nonlawyer entities may soon offer legal services in Washington under a new pilot program after approval from the Supreme Court.
2 East Bay high schools require students to put cell phones in pouches under new pilot program
The Mount Diablo Unified School District implemented a new pilot program requiring students to lock their cell phones in pouches, resulting in increased engagement and social interactions.
San Francisco Reports Decline in Drug Overdose Deaths So Far This Year | KQED
A pilot program offers medication access for unhoused people with addiction, including telehealth consultations and prescriptions like buprenorphine, improving treatment accessibility and support services.
Walmart has taken delivery of a Tesla Semi, as spotted in California
Walmart has reportedly received a Tesla Semi, expanding Tesla's pilot program beyond PepsiCo.
Travis County Diversion Center moves forward - Austin Monitor
Travis County jail system is major mental health care provider; plans for mental health diversion center
DAA, Urban Alchemy partner to improve outreach, services for downtown homeless population - Austin Monitor
Downtown Austin Alliance is launching a pilot program called HEART to provide services and housing opportunities to the homeless in the central business district.
HEART will operate during the daytime and focus on addressing nonemergency issues, de-escalating behavioral issues, providing mental health interventions, and preventing crimes.
LA Authorizes Master Leases With Apartment Owners
Los Angeles plans a master leasing program for homeless residents
The initiative aims to address housing shortages for homeless people in the city
DAA, Urban Alchemy partner to improve outreach, services for downtown homeless population - Austin Monitor
Downtown Austin Alliance is launching a pilot program called HEART to provide services and housing opportunities to the homeless in the central business district.
HEART will operate during the daytime and focus on addressing nonemergency issues, de-escalating behavioral issues, providing mental health interventions, and preventing crimes.
LA Authorizes Master Leases With Apartment Owners
Los Angeles plans a master leasing program for homeless residents
The initiative aims to address housing shortages for homeless people in the city
Questions abound over pilot program for mental health diversion - Austin Monitor
City Council is considering a contract for a mental health diversion pilot program that would allocate $2 million.
Travis County has proposed $1.2 million for the program, but the value of Integral Care's services is unclear.
Virtual magistration pilot now just a 'trial' - Austin Monitor
The Austin Public Safety Commission has tabled a resolution aimed at postponing a pilot program that would eliminate Travis County from the process of magistration for people arrested by Austin officers.
The resolution was tabled because the proposal presented by the police was different from what the commission understood, and they want to ensure feasibility before moving forward.
Questions abound over pilot program for mental health diversion - Austin Monitor
City Council is considering a contract for a mental health diversion pilot program that would allocate $2 million.
Travis County has proposed $1.2 million for the program, but the value of Integral Care's services is unclear.
Virtual magistration pilot now just a 'trial' - Austin Monitor
The Austin Public Safety Commission has tabled a resolution aimed at postponing a pilot program that would eliminate Travis County from the process of magistration for people arrested by Austin officers.
The resolution was tabled because the proposal presented by the police was different from what the commission understood, and they want to ensure feasibility before moving forward.
Florida school districts piloting year-round classes to curb learning loss
Florida school districts are piloting year-round curriculums to combat summer learning loss.
The Florida Department of Education will monitor the pilots and consider expanding the program if successful.
L.A. City Council seeks to rein in street takeovers at multiple intersections
The Los Angeles City Council has voted to launch a pilot program targeting street takeovers at 20 intersections known for illicit activity.
The program will install raised, hardened center lines at the intersections to deter dangerous stunts like donuts and improve public safety.
50 Cent Speaks With NYC Mayor Eric Adams About Giving Migrants Free Prepaid Credit Cards
Rapper 50 Cent and New York City Mayor Eric Adams have found common ground on NYC's pilot program for migrants.
Adams invited 50 Cent to discuss the program in order to clear up any misunderstandings.
Scoop: Substack is helping creators sell ads
Substack is piloting a program to help creators on its platform find advertisers and coordinate ad buys.
The pilot program aims to test if an advertising and subscription model can coexist without cannibalizing paid subscriptions.
Can I file my taxes for free through the IRS? Here's how the new Direct File program works
The IRS is launching a new, free way to file taxes called the Direct File pilot program.
The program is currently limited and requires an invitation to participate, but it is expected to be more widely available in mid-March.
Dominican Republic to trial four-day work week: Can it work globally?
The Dominican Republic will trial a four-day work week starting in February, becoming the first Caribbean country to do so.
The six-month pilot will be voluntary for companies and will not involve a pay cut for participating employees.
Government will use jogging clubs to get long-term sick back to work
Rishi Sunak's government is implementing a wellness scheme to help people on long-term sickness leave get back into work.
The scheme includes suggesting therapy and life coaching, as well as offering community activities.
The government hopes the scheme will help reduce the number of long-term sick claiming benefits and support their return to employment.
Apple makes it easier for app makers to compete for your dollars
Apple has announced a pilot program called 'contingent pricing for subscriptions' that allows App Store developers to offer discounted subscriptions to users of other apps.
The discounts are only valid while the customer's other subscription is active, and can be used in App Store advertising and marketing outside of the app itself.
Tell us: Should Boston have a guaranteed basic income program?
Boston officials are considering a guaranteed basic income pilot program for low-income residents
The program aims to provide regular and predictable cash payments to help people improve their situations
Wu shows skepticism of guaranteed income pilot program
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu pushes back on implementing a guaranteed income pilot program for residents, stating that funds could better be invested in long-lasting solutions and infrastructure.
Multiple City Council members express support for the idea of a guaranteed income program that provides direct cash transfers to residents living below the poverty line.
Should Boston have a guaranteed basic income program? Readers say no.
Boston City Council weighing pilot program for guaranteed basic income for the city's poorest residents.
Readers and majority of U.S. adults oppose guaranteed income programs due to funding concerns.
Tell us: Should Boston have a guaranteed basic income program?
Boston officials are considering a guaranteed basic income pilot program for low-income residents
The program aims to provide regular and predictable cash payments to help people improve their situations
Wu shows skepticism of guaranteed income pilot program
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu pushes back on implementing a guaranteed income pilot program for residents, stating that funds could better be invested in long-lasting solutions and infrastructure.
Multiple City Council members express support for the idea of a guaranteed income program that provides direct cash transfers to residents living below the poverty line.
Should Boston have a guaranteed basic income program? Readers say no.
Boston City Council weighing pilot program for guaranteed basic income for the city's poorest residents.
Readers and majority of U.S. adults oppose guaranteed income programs due to funding concerns.