Universal Basic Income continues to be a critical element sustaining Working Vermonters during this period if deep economic upheaval. The Federal Government’s decision to supplement the unemployment benefits of millions of Americans has been a lifeline in a time of sustained economic need. On July 31st, the Basic Income component of the CARES Act is set to expire. Hundreds of thousands of Vermonters continue to be jobless, many more confront food insecurity and other financial concerns.
With the future of the Federal program unclear, Steve May, Democratic State Senate Candidate has called on lawmakers at the state level to use […]
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