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Texas AG Ken Paxton fails to block Houston’s basic income plan

Texas AG Ken Paxton fails to block Houston’s basic income plan

Is it a violation of the Texas Constitution for a city to give money to its low-income residents?

On Thursday, a Texas state court judge answered with a definitive “no” — the first ruling in what is shaping up to be a long legal fight over that question.

“There is sufficient evidence to show that guaranteed income programs are successful, so why wouldn’t we believe it?” Judge Ursula Hall said.In her ruling, Hall blocked a push by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) to keep Harris County — the state’s most populous county and the home of Houston — from implementing […]

Almost 1,600 BISS and ANC scheme payments outstanding

Almost 1,600 BISS and ANC scheme payments outstanding

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) is still processing 661 applications made under the 2023 Basic Income Support for Sustainability (BISS) scheme.

Officials are also working through 930 applications submitted for the Areas of Natural Constraints (ANC) scheme.

Details on the number of outstanding agricultural scheme payments was recently sought by Sinn Féin spokesperson for agriculture, Claire Kerrane in a parliamentary question. Payments In response, Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue said that there are currently 120,463 “potentially eligible BISS applicants”, of which 119,802 have received payment.Under the new Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), the Basic […]

How King County’s $500-a-month guaranteed income program fared

How King County’s $500-a-month guaranteed income program fared

For years, Candice Johnson had a stable job and few money troubles.

But when she was laid off during the pandemic, she found herself in “a chain reaction of events that kept going down.” Pregnant, jobless and forced to leave her home due to domestic violence, Johnson’s life “was an absolute mess,” she said.

Then her luck turned around. She got an apartment through King County Regional Homelessness Authority’s Rapid Re-Housing Program and connected with case workers at the YWCA , landing a job at a Pierce County bank.And critically, she was tapped to receive $500 a month through a 10-month […]

Worldcoin set to launch Ethereum Layer 2 World Chain this summer

Worldcoin set to launch Ethereum Layer 2 World Chain this summer

2024-04-17 17:01:48 ET Worldcoin is launching an Ethereum Layer 2 blockchain based on the Optimism (OP) Stack. The blockchain, labeled World Chain will prioritise verified humans over bots and trading algorithms.

WLD price plummeted despite the development of the human-focused blockchain network. World Chain to launch in summer of 2024, prioritise humans over bot

The Solana blockchain faced a massive spike in failed transactions due to congestion issues on its chain. Developers attributed this to bots spamming the SOL blockchain. Worldcoin’s Layer 2 chain, World Chain plans to prioritise verified humans over bots and offer users cheaper fees and […]

Guaranteed income program ban passes Iowa Senate, will head to Gov. Reynolds

Guaranteed income program ban passes Iowa Senate, will head to Gov. Reynolds

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On Tuesday the Iowa Senate passed a bill to ban local governments from creating guaranteed […]

Guaranteed income returned to Pierce County this week. Why free money deserves a shot | Opinion

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Opinion GRIT 2.0 – a 12-month guaranteed income pilot project funded by the state Legislature – launched this week. Local participants will receive $500 a month for a year, no strings attached. Mike Groll Associated Press file, 2012 One of the few things Americans seem to agree on these days is the need for government to ground public policy in facts, objective analysis and data. The same holds true in Tacoma and Pierce County.The […]

Former Mayor of Stockton Advocates for Universal Basic Income

Former Mayor of Stockton Advocates for Universal Basic Income

Michael Tubbs, who grew up in Stockton, California, near the birthplace of artificial intelligence, Silicon Valley, believes the rapid advancements in technology will drastically alter the lives and employment of Americans. Despite the nation’s wealth, Tubbs sees the United States as marked by poverty and scarcity, a view he shared in a conversation with CNN.

As a child, Tubbs’ experience of having an often-absent mother who was continuously working spurred him to contemplate ways the richest country in the world could alleviate poverty. His unique approach toward this societal challenge took shape when he became mayor of Stockton in 2016.

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Research has shown basic income programs can boost employment and health. But GOP lawmakers are increasingly pushing back on the concept of giving cash directly to people with low incomes, Kevin Hardy reports.Check out today’s featured story to see where the debate over basic income programs is likely to intensify. Did you miss Stateline Weekly? Subscribe to our weekly newsletter for a recap of recent Stateline stories delivered […]

30,000 died in fiscal 2023 waiting for disability decisions from Social Security

30,000 died in fiscal 2023 waiting for disability decisions from Social Security

Jeffrey Greenberg/Education Images/Universal Images Group via Getty Images AI in the Workplace Thirty thousand people died while waiting for Social Security disability determinations during fiscal 2023, the Social Security Commissioner Martin O’Malley told Nextgov/FCW in a recent interview.

It’s a grim statistic for an agency undergoing what O’Malley describes as a “customer service crisis” induced by a lack of adequate funding and associated staffing woes.

“A disability claimant is waiting for basic income and health insurance,” said David Camp, CEO of the National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives, an association for those representing disability claimants.“To wait an extra month could […]

Other cities and counties have tried guaranteed income programs. Ken Paxton didn’t sue them.

Other cities and counties have tried guaranteed income programs. Ken Paxton didn’t sue them.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued to block Harris County’s guaranteed income pilot program but took no action against at least three other local governments — Austin, San Antonio and El Paso County – that have or are operating similar initiatives.

The guaranteed income program known as Uplift Harris would award a $500 monthly stipend to more than 1,900 low-income households in hopes of providing a financial cushion that can help close the wealth gap. It is being funded through $20.5 million from the federal American Rescue Plan Act.

Paxton is arguing that Harris County’s program violates the Texas […]