Albuquerque is now funding a basic income project with its tax on recreational cannabis. The program targets vulnerable communities, providing $750 monthly payments to families. "This isn't just about ...

"The question we don't really have a good answer to is, what would happen if we scaled these programs up on a larger level?" ...

In 1967–68, amid the national college debate topic, versions of the idea reached the Oval Office in the Nixon era, then ebbed ...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The city of Albuquerque is putting dollars directly into the hands of families in need. The Guaranteed Basic Income program provides qualifying families with several hundred ...

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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 ...

Universal or guaranteed basic income programs are gaining momentum across the country, as local governments and nonprofits experiment with the bold new alternative to traditional welfare models.