St. Louis aldermen pass basic income program for city residents. Here’s how it will work

St. Louis aldermen pass basic income program for city residents. Here’s how it will work

St. Louis Alderwoman Shameem Clark Hubbard of the 26th Ward speaks Tuesday in support of a bill that would use $5 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds to launch a basic universal income program. The board passed the bill during its meeting. More than 400 families in St. Louis still dealing with the financial fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic will get a little bit of help from the city.

The St. Louis Board of Aldermen on Tuesday gave final approval to a $5 million universal basic income program by a 21-1 vote, with one member voting present and one […]

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