In a historic move to support young adults raised by the government, a monthly check of up to $1,000 — with no restrictions and no strings attached — will be sent to thousands of California foster youth once they leave the state’s custody, guaranteeing them the first statewide universal basic income. Veronica Vieyra benefited from the UBI program Santa Clara County has in place for former foster youth. California’s state Senate and Assembly unanimously passed the $35 million program on Thursday, and Gov. Gavin Newsom is expected to sign the bill shortly; he has already signed the Legislature’s budget […]
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