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A guaranteed income for every American would eliminate poverty — wouldn’t destroy economy

A guaranteed income for every American would eliminate poverty — wouldn’t destroy economy

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Texas conservatives push back on guaranteed income programs

Texas conservatives push back on guaranteed income programs

Texas Politics,Texas Policy,Texas Government Downtown Houston on Sept. 16, 2019. Texas Attorney General sued Harris County in April to block its guaranteed income program, which would give participants about $500 a month for 18 months with no strings attached. Advocates say guaranteed income programs are an effective tool to fight poverty but critics argue they amount to government overreach.We’re testing using AI-powered tools to provide an audio version of this story.

The city didn’t ask Sullivan for anything in return. The aid was part of San Antonio’s Two-Year Fund, a so-called guaranteed income program that gave money to low-income households […]

Some Americans Will Get $500 Monthly Payments: Here’s Who Qualifies

Some Americans Will Get $500 Monthly Payments: Here's Who Qualifies

Some California residents will start earning $500 monthly payments this summer as the state begins its Advancing Fresno County Guaranteed Income program.

The program offers $500 each month for a year to 150 households in Fresno County. To qualify, you must have young children in the household and be living in southwest Fresno or Huron. The application window closed on May 15, but the county said recipients can expect the first check to go out this month.

Read more: Best Place to Put Your Savings: CD vs. High-Yield Savings Account When submitting an application, Fresno’s recipients had to live in […]

Qualifying Americans to Receive $500 Monthly Payments: Find Out If You’re Eligible

Qualifying Americans to Receive $500 Monthly Payments: Find Out If You’re Eligible

Starting this summer, some California residents in Fresno County will begin receiving $500 monthly payments as part of the Advancing Fresno County Guaranteed Income program. This initiative provides $500 each month for a year to 150 households in Fresno County, specifically targeting those with young children living in southwest Fresno or Huron. The application window closed on May 15, with recipients expected to receive their first check this month. To qualify, applicants had to live in specific designated ZIP codes and earn 80 percent or less of the area median income for their area.

In counties like southwest Fresno and […]

Guaranteed Basic Income

Guaranteed Basic Income

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Ex-mayor praises guaranteed basic income, says you are ‘out of touch’ and ‘unenlightened’ if you disagree

A former Democratic California mayor called out “unenlightened” elected officials who do not support a guaranteed basic income program for their constituents.Former Stockton, California Mayor Michael D. Tubbs criticized critics of the program as “out of touch” during a discussion of the plan to give low-income participants up to $1,000 a month.“I think the issue is just one of politics and sort of unenlightened elected officials who were just out of touch with their constituents because just they’re just making six […]

Ex-mayor praises guaranteed basic income, says you are ‘out of touch’ and ‘unenlightened’ if you disagree

Ex-mayor praises guaranteed basic income, says you are ‘out of touch’ and ‘unenlightened’ if you disagree

A former Democratic California mayor called out “unenlightened” elected officials who do not support a guaranteed basic income program for their constituents.

Former Stockton, California Mayor Michael D. Tubbs criticized critics of the program as “out of touch” during a discussion of the plan to give low-income participants up to $1,000 a month.

“I think the issue is just one of politics and sort of unenlightened elected officials who were just out of touch with their constituents because just they’re just making six figures off the public — off of taxpayer money for a long time,” Tubbs, president of the Mayors […]

Impact of EU’s EMD Reform on PPA’s

Impact of EU’s EMD Reform on PPA’s

The new EU electricity market design (EMD) reform has been negotiated and adopted by the European Parliament, Member States, and Commission and is due for publication in the Official Journal of the EU – officially becoming EU law in the coming weeks. What does this mean for power purchase agreements (PPAs) and will the reform unlock new investments in renewable wind and solar energy?

Corporate PPAs are long-term contracts between corporate energy buyers and renewable energy producers. They offer stability for both parties – energy producers receive guaranteed income from their wind or solar asset, and buyers get predictable energy […]

Great news for low-income households and families: $6000 Stimulus Checks in monthly Payments

Great news for low-income households and families: $6000 Stimulus Checks in monthly Payments

Great news for low-income households and families: $6000 Stimulus Checks in monthly Payments 1 Many people living in California are having a tough time due to the rising cost of living and the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic; the good news is that some aid is coming. The state will launch a big stimulus plan, including direct payments of up to $6000 to low-income households. Advancing Fresno County Guaranteed Income Program

This stimulus has been named the Advancing Fresno County Guaranteed Income program and is aimed at residents of Fresno County only. Fifteen households with young children and […]

‘Scrap all pensions tax relief and NICs rebates, replacing them with ‘savings bonuses’, top pensions expert says

‘Scrap all pensions tax relief and NICs rebates, replacing them with ‘savings bonuses’, top pensions expert says

In a paper published today by the Social Market Foundation – a cross-party think tank – Michael’s tax-related proposals form part of a broader plan for a simpler, fairer and more sustainable pensions landscape. The paper addresses all three pillars of State Pension, workplace provision and personal provision, and considers both pre-retirement saving and the taking of post-retirement income. In addition to replacing tax relief and NICs rebates with bonuses, Michael proposes the following:

> A larger, but later, State Pension (“Senior Citizen’s Pension”), supplemented by Universal Credit for low earners, extending beyond State Pension age.

The introduction of […]

Scottish Greens pledge to introduce Universal Basic Income pilots

Scottish Greens pledge to introduce Universal Basic Income pilots

The Scottish Greens have said they would introduce Universal Basic Income pilots in communities across Scotland.

A Universal Basic Income is a mechanism that would provide everyone with a guaranteed income through the welfare system. Supporters of the policy argue that it would help alleviate poverty, provide a form of remuneration for unpaid and reproductive labour, and reduce inequality. They point to research from countries which have trialled Universal Basic Income schemes similar schemes, such as Finland, show that recipients experience benefits such as improved wellbeing whilst not discouraging work. Yet efforts to trial it in Scotland have been hampered […]