Oregon’s groundbreaking Universal Basic Income (UBI) proposal, set for a vote in November, has ignited intense debate, not only for its ambitious scope but also due to the significant out-of-state funding backing the measure. Measure 118, if passed, would make Oregon the first state to implement a statewide UBI, but the initiative faces strong bipartisan opposition and economic concerns. Measure 118: Bold Experiment
Measure 118 proposes a $1,600 annual payment to every Oregon resident who has lived in the state for at least 200 days. The payments, which would be non-taxable and would not affect other benefits, would be […]
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