A Chicago alderman wants to bring a universal basic income program to the Windy City, and the bill already has the backing of several city lawmakers.
According to Fox 32 Chicago , alderman Ameya Pawar recently proposed new legislation that would give 1,000 Chicago families a $500 monthly stipend with no strings attached. The bill has been given the thumbs up by a majority of city lawmakers and Pawar says shes hopes to work with Mayor Rahm Emanuel to implement the pilot program.
If the program is approved, Chicago would become the largest municipality in the United States to test the […]
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