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UpLift project managers said that the guaranteed income program will continue until its planned conclusion in the spring of 2025 with private funding support following the new law’s signing. (Photo by BetterPhoto/iStock/Getty Images) Although Iowa has a new law preventing local governments from funding guaranteed income programs, the UpLift program in Iowa plans to continue through outside support.

Gov. Kim Reynolds signed House File 2319 into law Wednesday. The measure prevents cities and counties from implementing programs that support supplemental incomes to residents with no work requirements or restrictions on how the funds are spent. The new law gives the […]

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Topic: universal basic income

Moderator: Lonne Leyssens

Participants: Mathis Tack, Yannick Libbenga, Lonne Leyssens Introduction In recent years, Universal Basic Income (UBI) has gained widespread popularity as a proposed policy. It suggests that each individual within a nation should receive a consistent and unconditional cash disbursement from the government, regardless of their income or employment situation. The primary objective of this payment is to establish a baseline of financial stability and ensure that all citizens can meet fundamental necessities such as food, shelter, and healthcare. Supporters of UBI argue that it holds the promise of reducing poverty, fostering economic […]

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Day two of countdown to first-year anniversary focuses on policy, and the advisory group informing Mayor Johnson’s vision for the ARPA-funded guaranteed income pilot that will deliver dollars directly into the hands of Chicagoans.

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CHICAGO – Mayor Brandon Johnson today announced the launch of an advisory group of City of Chicago officials, Chicago City Council members, and community advocates to advise on his Chicago Empowerment Fund, a guaranteed income pilot using federal dollars through the American Recovery Plan Act (ARPA). The advisory group will be tasked with providing guidance on the eligibility and outreach […]

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Universal Basic Income: A Necessity or a Dream?

Bryan Driscoll

· Follow Published in Coping with Capitalism ·8 min read·6 hours ago–The fabric of our workforce is undergoing a seismic shift. The relentless march of automation and AI is not just reshaping industries; it’s redefining the very essence of work. Amidst this technological upheaval, Universal Basic Income (UBI) emerges as a beacon of hope, offering a radical yet essential solution to the dislocations caused by our relentless pursuit of progress.This article aims to dismantle the notion of UBI as mere idealism. Instead, it positions UBI as a critical […]

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Uplift Harris | Image by Harris County Harris County’s ambitious plan to roll out a guaranteed “basic income” welfare pilot program hit a legal roadblock when the Texas Supreme Court issued a temporary injunction, halting the distribution of $500 payments to select residents.

The decision followed an emergency request from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and ongoing litigation challenging the constitutionality of the initiative, as previously reported by The Dallas Express .

The Supreme Court of Texas (SCOTX) responded to Paxton’s plea, ordering a halt to the county’s Uplift Harris program, which aimed to provide no-strings-attached monthly stipends to nearly 2,000 […]

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State Senator Dave Cortese speaks about Norman Y. Mineta during a ceremony honoring the late California mayor and representative at San Jose Mineta International Airport in San Jose, California, on Thursday, January 25, 2024. Shae Hammond/Bay Area News Group) Student homelessness has risen to pre-pandemic levels, after years of decline. Now, a San Jose lawmaker has introduced a California bill to provide homeless high school seniors with a guaranteed income to help them enroll in college or enter the workforce.

A recent data analysis from the Public Policy Institute of California found that after three years of declines, the number […]

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State Sen. Dave Cortese speaks about Norman Y. Mineta during a ceremony honoring the late mayor and California Representative at San Jose Mineta International Airport in San Jose, Calif., on Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024. Shae Hammond/Bay Area News Group) Student homelessness has risen to pre-pandemic levels, after years of decline. Now, a San Jose legislator has introduced a California bill to provide unhoused high school seniors with a guaranteed income to help them enroll in college or enter the workforce.

A recent data analysis from the Public Policy Institute of California found that after three years of declines, the number […]

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