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Swiss city of Bern to test basic income
Despite rejection at the Swiss level, Bern’s city council wants to pay a universal basic income (UBI) to 300 residents, a test project that will be a first for Switzerland.
New poll shows more people in the UK support Universal Basic Income than oppose it
46% of Brits back a UBI
Can cities do what national governments won’t on basic income?
We are expecting the data to show that the basic income in Maricá has a more positive effect on people’s health and education than the Bolsa Familia does.
Queer Works CEO indicted in fraud scheme involving Palm Springs universal basic income pilot program
Rostovsky, 33, was indicted on a variety of charges including fraudulent claims, grand theft, misappropriation of public funds, insurance fraud, perjury, and money laundering, according to the DA’s office.
How’s the income pilot going in Wales?
David Westlake and Zoe Bezeczky reflect on the early findings from the Basic Income for Care Leavers in Wales evaluation
We have extreme inequality in America, and it’s getting worse
“growing inequality breeds social resentment and generates political instability. It also fuels populist, protectionist, and anti-globalization sentiments.”
Why Measure 118 in Oregon Was Written To Be Fully Universal
A universal yearly tax rebate – with similar principles to UBI – could drastically improve life in this US state
The Millionaires Who Want To Pay More Taxes
Despite being (very) rich, conscientious millionaires and billionaires are calling for much higher wealth taxes to combat the rising inequality they see as a threat to democracy.
Salem unveils guaranteed basic income program to ‘help families achieve economic mobility’
To fund the pilot, Salem is using a combined $688,500 from federal COVID-relief funds and a private contribution through UpTogether.
A UBI program in Florida hopes to keep people out of prison through direct payments. They say it’s changing lives
‘Hope goes a long way’: guaranteed income is a lifeline for ex-prisoners
UBI in the US ‘not just an idea’ – it’s achievable
Basic income is becoming a bipartisan issue in the US, with Covid child tax credit showing that it can be done
Opinion: A Sustainable Global Universal Basic Income Can Be Done
We have developed a model that can provide a global UBI through a ‘cap and share’ scheme for fossil fuels that also tackles climate change.
An artist used his $500 monthly basic income to build his hip hop career: ‘It’s not feasible to create art in a place of distress.’
Tarli, 36, said cash payments helped him afford equipment for his hip hop career.
Nearly every basic income pilot studied has shown higher rates of employment
By PR Newswire See original post here. WASHINGTON, Oct. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — More than one dozen academic studies have found
Devolution and Social Citizenship – The Basic Income Pilot For Care Leavers in Wales
Mark Drakeford stepped down as First Minister of Wales in March 2024. My first meeting with Mark Drakeford in 2010 was not auspicious.
Los Angeles inches closer to launching a basic income program for domestic abuse survivors
BIG:LEAP found that monthly cash stipends helped abuse survivors leave their partners.
How Does Basic Income Impact Artists’ Lives?
A report by Creatives Rebuild New York finds that recipients of its $1,000 monthly payment program saw increased financial stability and individual well-being.
Aisha Nyandoro Showed America What Happens When You Give Mothers Cash
Money—the type that can be spent on anything—has been out of favor as a method of helping impoverished Americans.
Germany to vote on big universal basic income experiment
In support of a basic income pilot project 95,000 signatures were collected. The referendum could take place parallel to the German federal election.
Unconditional monthly cash improves lives in South Africa, study finds
The Unconditional Cash Transfer Project gives monthly cash transfers to 100 unemployed graduates
Sacramento approves new guaranteed basic income program for foster youth funded by taxing cannabis
Sacramento has roughly 1,000 foster youth. This program would create a guaranteed income every month, helping children survive as they age out of foster homes.
Oregon businesses are spending millions to oppose a ballot measure that would give every resident a $1,600-a-year basic income
Businesses have spent millions to oppose the 3% tax on corporate sales over $25 million.
Basic Income for the Arts in Ireland Funded Beyond the End of the 3-Year Pilot
Funding of €35m for the Basic Income for the Arts pilot also announced.
The basic income myth: cash discourages work
Experts say basic income can help participants afford job training and land higher-paying roles.
NDP’s push for basic income in Canada thwarted at second reading
An NDP attempt to push through universal basic income was short-lived after a majority of MPs voted against a bill to push through the initiative during its second reading.
Opinion: Why wait until the robots take our jobs? We need a basic income now
AI and tech developments are already pushing people into more precarious work, but UBI could cushion the transition
Vinod Khosla says universal basic income may be needed as AI takes over jobs and drives wealth disparity
Investor Vinod Khosla said universal basic income might be necessary as artificial intelligence takes on more of the work humans do.
Advocates Form the New York State Cash Alliance to Champion a Guaranteed Income in New York
Today, Creatives Rebuild New York — in partnership with Win, Children’s Defense Fund-New York, and other advocates — announced the formation of the New York State Cash Alliance.
The director of Sam Altman’s basic income study says one of the most interesting results was an increased interest in starting a business
What happens when you give people $1,000 a month? They start thinking about launching a business.
Pope Francis says “without love, we are nothing” and Calls for a Universal Basic Income at World Meeting of Popular Movements
The Pope expressed hope that economically powerful individuals would come out of isolation, “reject the false security of money, and embrace the sharing of goods,” which he described as having a universal destiny, stemming from Creation itself.
Scalise’s Democrat challenger promises universal basic income program
A Democrat challenging House Majority Leader Steve Scalise supports a universal basic income program to address Louisiana’s economic, education and health care issues.
Ken Paxton sues again to block Harris County’s latest guaranteed income program
The Texas Constitution expressly prohibits giving away public funds to benefit individuals — a common sense protection to prevent cronyism and ensure that public funds benefit all citizens