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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
Guaranteed income advocates rally in Denver for additional city funding
Denver Basic Income Project sent out the last payments it has funding for this week.
These Coloradans experiencing homelessness were given different sums of money – no strings attached. Here’s what happened
“It’s based on the mindset,” he said. “It’s not how little I’m getting, but what I do with what I have.”
Trump and Biden agree: The US should finally start a sovereign wealth fund
Something Biden and Trump can agree on — a sovereign wealth fund isn’t a bad idea.
Palm Springs plans to tighten grant rules after basic income scandal
The Palm Springs City Council plans to update how the city hands out grants in an apparent response to the alleged misappropriation of hundreds of thousands of dollars through a guaranteed income pilot program funded by the city.
With a New Initiative, This Foundation Is Putting Its Own Spin on Guaranteed Basic Income
Guaranteed basic income programs, which provide regular cash payments with no strings attached, aim to ease poverty and strengthen families and communities.
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.
Torri Hanna said the basic income program helped her navigate a tough period of her life.
Innovative Waikato scheme pays artists basic income
What happens when you fund 10 artists a part time wage – a universal basic income – for an entire year, to help facilitate change within their community across an entire region?
Baltimore Police to pilot monthly stipends for child care expenses for 100 officers
During a news conference this morning at City Police headquarters about the takedown of an East Baltimore drug trafficking organization, Police Commissioner Richard Worley also defended an officer who placed a gun to a man’s head during an arrest in May.
A Newborn Tax Credit Could Be Worthwhile, With Sound Administration
Harris proposal would substantially increase the child tax credit for newborns
Illinois is launching a basic income pilot for 400 families in the child welfare system in the hopes of reducing maltreatment
An Illinois guaranteed basic income program will give cash to 800 families involved in the child welfare system.
With Measure 118, a new business tax proposal is scrambling old battle lines
Virtually every major player in Oregon politics has come out against the proposal. That’s a big change — and no guarantee it can’t succeed.
Birmingham gave single mothers $375 monthly for a year, no strings attached. Participants felt more financially stable, but ‘losing the money hurt.’
Birmingham’s guaranteed basic income program gave 110 single mothers $375 a month.
The case for a basic income for farmers
Steph Wetherell talks to farmers about whether a universal wage is the answer to growing unease and uncertainty in the sector
Gunna and Black Music Action Coalition Announce $500,000 Guaranteed Income Initiative for Georgia Families
South Fulton Mayor Khalid Kamau considers the program “a transformative step” for the city.
Could a basic income be the key to protecting rainforests?
Pilot scheme in Amazon communities of central Peru aims to help people choose a more sustainable way of living
Why guaranteed basic income is becoming a key anti-poverty strategy
Interest in GBI surged in California after the success of the Stockton Economic Empowerment Demonstration (SEED), which provided 125 people with $500 each month for 24 months starting in February 2019.
Harris proposes $6,000 tax credit for new parents
In a speech on Friday in North Carolina, Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris will propose a raft of progressive economic proposals that echo and expand on President Biden’s agenda, campaign officials said.
What the Young Adult Tax Credit Could Do For Young Americans
With a poverty rate that is steadily increasing among young adults, a monthly stipend of $500 for 18- to 24-year-olds—many of whom are juggling multiple jobs and school—could make a world of difference.
Meet the new moms using up to $700 in monthly basic income to afford childcare. It could be the answer to helping parents stay employed.
Some parents say guaranteed basic income helped them afford childcare, allowing them to secure jobs and promotions at work.
Oregon residents will vote in November on a $1,600 annual universal basic income
A ballot measure to give Oregon residents a $1,600 tax rebate faces bipartisan opposition.
LA County expands guaranteed income program to include thousands of people transitioning out of foster care
Basic income programs expands to assist foster youth.
Task force in New Mexico recommends copying Alaska’s permanent fund dividend using oil wealth
The chair of the Children’s Code Reform Task Force suggested New Mexico follow the example of the Alaska Permanent Fund, which sends every Alaska resident a yearly check based on the state’s oil and gas incomes.
In experiments, San Diego researchers gave cash to low-income people. Here’s what they learned.
A new report details the impact of four direct payment, guaranteed-income programs for San Diegan County residents.