The idea of putting less ties to government aid continues to gain adherents. On Thursday, the California legislature unanimously approved a budget trailer invoice which will create the state’s first guaranteed income pilot program.
Under the legislators’ plan, the state Department of Social Services (DSS) will get $ 35 million to distribute in grants to cities and counties that will then establish local basic income schemes. Priority will be given to grants for programs that focus on “pregnant individuals” and young adults 21 and older who have exited extended foster care programs.
State Senator Dave Cortese (D-San Jose) said in a […]
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