Los Angeles kicked off a new initiative Wednesday morning that will provide thousands of dollars in cash and help thousands residents in need and affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
"Basic Income Guaranteed: Los Angeles Economic Assistance Pilot," or BIG: LEAP , is a new program totaling nearly $40 million, set to begin later in October and benefit around 3,000 Angelenos.
Those 3,000 to 3,200 residents will receive $1,000 monthly, direct cash payments for 12 months, no strings attached.The initiative makes Los Angeles the largest city in the United States to launch a basic income program.While similar programs have been launched in […]
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