ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) – Guaranteed basic income programs could get a lot bigger in Minnesota.
Minnesota’s DFL leaders at the Capitol have preached cautious spending this year, but some Democrats want to pay a lot of people $500 a month.
Rep. Athena Hollins (DFL-St. Paul) , is asking to allocate $100 million for guaranteed income to some Minnesotans in 2025.Giving people cash every month has produced interesting results in about 80 cities and counties across the country. Closer to home, St. Paul, Minneapolis, and Otter Tail County have seen the recipients get more jobs, improve their mental health, […]
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