Photo byGetty Images Republican lawmakers are pushing forward with legislation aimed at banning any form of guaranteed basic income programs within the state. House Bill 2375 , introduced by Rep. Lupe Diaz, R-Benson, targets preventing municipalities from enacting ordinances or rules that facilitate payments as part of a guaranteed income scheme. The bill’s progression comes amid increasing discussions and pilot programs across the country aimed at addressing poverty through guaranteed basic income, where individuals below a certain income threshold receive a set amount of money regularly, with no strings attached.
Critics of the bill, predominantly from the Republican party, argue […]
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