A guaranteed basic income pilot project could be implemented in Las Cruces—giving select city residents access to monthly financial support. Councilor Johana Bencomo is advocating for the project, proposing that American Rescue Plan Act dollars could be used to partially fund the endeavor.
“Right now, we have an opportunity to be a leader in New Mexico and in the Southwest, by being one of the first cities to dedicate public funds, along with private foundation dollars, towards this transformational project,” Bencomo said. “A $2 million investment in a Las Cruces guaranteed basic income project could support, let’s say, 250 Las […]
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