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Lawmakers float a nationwide basic income experiment that would cover the cost of a 2-bedroom apartment

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A New Jersey lawmaker is proposing a nationwide pilot program for a guaranteed basic income. The 3-year experiment would give ...

Basic income’s appeal today is similar to its roots in 18th-century England – it’s a way to compensate people for a common good taken for private gain

Today’s basic income proponents say cash payments would be good for everyone. In the 1790s, the idea’s inventor argued ...
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Exploring the impact of guaranteed basic income in Los Angeles

Los Angeles has launched a new round of $1,000 monthly payments under the STAY SAFE program, targeting vulnerable youth and ...
The Baltimore Sun

The pitfalls of universal basic income | EDITORIAL

Howard County’s new Guaranteed Basic Income (GBI) pilot may be framed as compassionate policy, but it’s part of a troubling pattern that’s taking root across Maryland and the United States. Following ...
LAist

A year after LA community colleges gave hundreds of students $1,000 a month, how are they faring?

This story is free to read because readers choose to support LAist. If you find value in independent local reporting, make a donation to power our newsroom today. It’s been a challenging year for ...