Tacoma debuts a pilot program to provide Universal Basic Income to over a hundred families for 12 months. TACOMA, Wash. — Researchers are hoping to have a better understanding of the impact of universal basic income by this time next year.
Starting Wednesday, $500 will be given to 110 families in Tacoma over the next 12 months.
Dona Ponepinto, president and CEO of United Way of Pierce County , said researchers will be following the chosen families during that time to see how the money is being spent. The program will hopefully demonstrate how impactful guaranteed income can be for families […]
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