Lawmakers in California approved a state-funded guaranteed income plan for qualified “pregnant people” and young adults leaving the foster care system. The plan is the first in the nation, and individuals can use the money for whatever they want.
The bill passed unanimously and budgets $35 million in taxpayer money for monthly payments of up to $1,000 to qualified residents. The Associated Press reports, “local governments and organizations will apply for the money and run their programs. The state Department of Social Services will decide who gets funding. California lawmakers left it up to local officials to determine the size […]
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