California City to Test Guaranteed Basic Income for Residents

A California city decided to test a new welfare program that will provide a monthly guaranteed basic income to residents.

A guaranteed basic income also known as universal basic income (UBI) is a regular, unconditional cash stipend for people. In other words, there are no strings attached to this type of social welfare.

The city of Stockton is committed to giving a guaranteed basic income of $500 a month to its low-income residents.In an interview with NPR’s Ari Shapiro, Stockton Mayor Michael Tubbs explained that the city will conduct a community engagement process to develop a selection criterion for families. Those […]

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