California’s state Senate is considering legislation to provide universal basic income to former foster youth transitioning out of the system.
Senate Bill 739 , introduced by Sen. Dave Cortese, D-San Jose, would provide the state’s 2,500 former foster youth ages 21-24 with $1,000 a month for three years, with no strings attached. Cortese and other legislators held a briefing last week to advocate for the bill.
“That may not seem like a lot of money, but it will help those individuals that are transitioning out, are trying to find their way or making sure that they don’t end up on […]
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