What is universal basic income, and can it solve the affordability crisis?

A policy of giving out regular, unconditional cash payments is gaining popularity as the cost of living grows and AI looms ...

Ottawa ‘isn't interested’ in funding P.E.I.’s guaranteed basic income pilot, minister says

Prince Edward Island's social development minister says the federal government isn't interested in funding the province's ...

Ottawa gives P.E.I. a ‘flat-out no’ on guaranteed basic income pilot

Plans for a guaranteed basic income on P.E.I. have been handed a setback. The province’s social development minister says the ...

Broward County commissioner starts income program to send checks to residents in need

One city in Broward County is rolling out a universal basic income program, targeted toward residents on a fixed ...

Why universal basic income is a long shot in the UK

Universal basic income is politically controversial in the UK, but the government in Wales is testing a small pilot.

Exploring How Blockchain Tools May Support Income Distribution Programs

The XDC Network, recognized for its hybrid blockchain infrastructure, announced a substantial 900,000-dollar grant to ...

Marshall Islands launches universal basic income program using digital wallet

Following warnings from the IMF, the government of the Marshall Islands continued to launch a universal basic income program ...
The Baltimore Sun

The pitfalls of universal basic income

Howard County’s new Guaranteed Basic Income (GBI) pilot may be framed as compassionate policy, but it’s part of a troubling pattern that’s taking root across Maryland and the United States. Following ...

Ottawa seeks to give CRA power to file some low-income Canadians’ taxes without express consent

The Carney government intends to propose legislative amendments that would give the Canada Revenue Agency the authority to ...
AOL

Lawmakers float a nationwide basic income experiment that would cover the cost of a 2-bedroom apartment

A New Jersey lawmaker is proposing a nationwide pilot program for a guaranteed basic income. The 3-year experiment would give 10,000 Americans a monthly basic income. The payments would cover the ...