As a nationwide conversation over the merits of a universal basic income ensues, Minnesota might be the first state to adopt a monthly check for residents.
The $100 million pilot program was proposed by lawmakers who would like to give up to 10,000 a monthly check of $500. Over the span of 18 months, the basic income would amount to $9,000.
To qualify, Minnesotans would need to earn public benefits or have a household income at or below 300 percent of the federal poverty level. For a family of four, that amount is $93,600.After the pandemic sparked several rounds of no-strings-attached […]
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