UBI promises cash, dignity, possibility to those who need it most

UBI promises cash, dignity, possibility to those who need it most

Kirby Wright On Jan. 21, the Milwaukee Common Council voted 10-5 to forward a basic income pilot in Milwaukee, initially proposed by council members Chantia Lewis and Nik Kovac last October.

Council members voted to request the Department of Administration provide a framework for the program , which would provide 50 eligible families with $500 a month for 18 months, in addition to a personal financial coach , afforded by funds sourced from private philanthropy . Once the program is developed and approved, eligible Milwaukee residents will be able to apply and enroll on a first-come, first-serve basis.

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