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Oct 1, 2024 Photo: Iryna Mylinska / iStock / Getty Images LOS ANGELES (CNS) – The Los Angeles City Council advanced a proposal Tuesday intended to establish a guaranteed basic income program for victims of intimate partner violence and foster youth.

In a 10-0 vote, council members instructed the Community Investment for Families Department to work on guidelines for a $4 million to $5 million program. The report will examine programs in other cities, such as one in Chicago that pairs guaranteed income with housing resources.

Additionally, city staff will review potential funding sources for the program, and may consider discretionary […]

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Illustration: Aïda Amer/Axios Mayor Mike Johnston cut funding for the Denver Basic Income Project , an experimental program that provides no-strings-attached cash to unhoused people in the city.

Why it matters: The lack of city support means the program’s future is in jeopardy, despite early results showing guaranteed income led to more housing and fewer people sleeping outdoors or in shelters.

Context: Over 800 people experiencing homelessness have received unconditional cash payments of up to $1,000 a month from the more than $10.5 million directed toward the program since its 2021 launch. After one year, findings showed 45% of […]

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SASSA Ending Social Relief Of Distress Grant To New Plans For Universal Basic Income As South Africa nears the 2024 elections , a major point of discussion is the potential transition from the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant to a Universal Basic Income Grant (UBIG) .

This shift would represent a significant change in the country’s approach to social welfare, aiming to address long-standing issues of poverty and inequality .

However, while UBIG has gained popularity, it brings with it both opportunities and challenges that need to be carefully considered. Understanding Universal Basic Income Grant (UBIG) A Universal Basic Income […]

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The Los Angeles City Council advanced a proposal Tuesday intended to establish a guaranteed basic income program for victims of intimate partner violence and foster youth.

In a 10-0 vote, council members instructed the Community Investment for Families Department to work on guidelines for a $4 million to $5 million program. The report will examine programs in other cities, such as one in Chicago that pairs guaranteed income with housing resources. Want to get caught up on what’s happening in SoCal every weekday afternoon? Click to follow The L.A. Local wherever you get podcasts.

Additionally, city staff will review […]

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Universal basic income (UBI) and its potential impact on poverty reduction has become an increasingly popular topic in IELTS Writing Task 2 essays. Based on recent trends and the growing global interest in this economic concept, we can expect to see more questions related to UBI in future IELTS exams. Let’s explore a relevant question that has appeared in past tests and analyze sample essays at different band levels. Some people think that governments should provide a universal basic income to all citizens, regardless of their employment status or income level. To what extent do you agree or disagree […]

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The move to help domestic violence victims comes after LA implemented a guaranteed income program to help families facing food insecurity.

City News Service , News Partner Studies have shown a positive link in reducing domestic violence by giving individuals experiencing such violence a guaranteed income. (Paige Austin/Patch) LOS ANGELES, CA — The Los Angeles City Council advanced a proposal Tuesday intended to establish a guaranteed basic income program for victims of intimate partner violence and foster youth.

In a 10-0 vote, council members instructed the Community Investment for Families Department to work on guidelines for a $4 million to […]

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LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles City Council advanced a proposal Tuesday intended to establish a guaranteed basic income program for victims of intimate partner violence and foster youth.

In a 10-0 vote, council members instructed the Community Investment for Families Department to work on guidelines for a $4 million to $5 million program. The report will examine programs in other cities, such as one in Chicago that pairs guaranteed income with housing resources.

Additionally, city staff will review potential funding sources for the program, and may consider discretionary money or dollars specifically for homeless housing assistance and prevention.Council members Eunisses […]

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