Upstate New York’s trial with universal basic income: $500 per month to 100 people for 1 year

Upstate New York's trial with universal basic income: $500 per month to 100 people for 1 year

Universal basic income has grown increasingly popular. To try it out 100 Ulster County residents in upstate New York will receive $500 monthly payments for one year. Getty Images/Cavan Images Upstate New York launched a pilot universal basic income program for 100 Ulster County residents.

Those residents will receive $500 monthly checks for a year and must make less than $46,900 annually.

Other cities have implemented similar programs, and some Democrats want every American to get permanent payments. 10 Things in Politics: Get the latest political & economic news. Something is loading. Email address By clicking ‘Sign up’, you […]

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