The idea of a universal basic income (UBI), whereby a government provides everyone with a certain monthly amount to spend as they wish, is nothing new . Touted by its proponents as a way to reduce poverty and provide economic security, this endeavor is costly for taxpayers and a disincentive to work. It is a bad idea no matter which level of government does it.
In Iowa, several counties in the Des Moines metro area have been using COVID-era federal funds, along with foundation and private-sector support, to launch UpLift , a UBI pilot program. In response, the Iowa legislature […]
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