A Nov. 6, 2012, photo of Downtown Tacoma taken from the McKinley neighborhood. State lawmakers, led by Democrat Rep. Liz Berry, held their first public hearing on a bill that would provide two years of unrestricted monthly payments for up to 7,500 Washington residents who meet specific criteria.
Dubbed the Evergreen Basic Income Pilot Program, the payments would range from about $900 – $2,100 per month depending on where a participating resident lives. That range reflects the fair market rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in counties across Washington.
Part of being eligible for the proposed program includes having an income that […]
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