Madison raises $300K more for guaranteed income test program

Madison raises $300K more for guaranteed income test program

High Dynamic Range (HDR) image of Madison, Wisconsin skyline and state capitol (NBC15) MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) – The budget for a pilot program to provide a guaranteed base income to some Madison residents has reached nearly one million dollars following the contribution of more than a quarter-million dollars by several local businesses and foundations.

On Monday, the City of Madison announced the six donors have contributed $300,000 to the Guaranteed Pilot Program, which officials explain is meant to support families and fight poverty. They added the initiative is part of a growing call to combat poverty nationwide by offering direct […]

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