Guaranteed income programs are gaining traction nationwide to combat poverty and provide financial stability for families. Across the country, many local governments and states are experimenting with guaranteed income programs. These programs are cash payments aimed at addressing poverty. Counties and municipalities’ programs vary greatly. More than 100 local governments are planning to launch these initiatives. Baltimore City, Montgomery, and Prince George’s County have implemented guaranteed income programs.
Opponents of these programs argue that they will not effectively pull recipients out of poverty in the long run. Opposition has highlighted the need for more trials and data collection in this […]
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