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☆ Why Republicans are fighting the basic-income programs many cities and states are adopting: 'Is money a birthright now?'
  + stars: | 2024-03-03 | by ( Noah Sheidlower | Allie Kelly | ) www.businessinsider.com   time to read: +9 min
Read previewAs guaranteed basic-income programs get more popular, opposition is also on the rise. Several lawmakers, like Arizona's Gillette, believe that income programs would discourage work and could raise taxes. A recently introduced bill in South Dakota would ban basic-income programs at the state level and prevent municipal governments from creating local programs. AdvertisementDespite opposition, basic-income program participants have seen benefitsPilot income programs have remained divisive with policymakers, but several major cities have seen positive results. In 2020, former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey pledged $15 million to Mayors for a Guaranteed Income, which helped 25 cities and towns nationwide begin basic-income programs.
Persons: —, Dia Broncucia, Justin Searls, John Gillette, Gillette, Arizona's Gillette, Lupe Diaz, Steve Holt, Skyler Wheeler, Sen, John Wiik, Paul Bettencourt, Bettencourt, Harris, I've, Ivanna Neri, Neri, UpTogether, Tony Evers, Austin, Stephanie Hendon, Louis, Jack Dorsey, Mark, Anthony Middleton Organizations: Service, Business, Income, Austin, BI, Republican, Republicans, GOP, Social Security, Iowa GOP, Houston Public Media, Gov, Madison Forward Fund, Madison Locations: Denver, Arizona, Arizona , Iowa, South Dakota , Texas, Wisconsin, Phoenix, Iowa, South Dakota, Texas, Houston, UpTogether, Harris, Madison, Minneapolis , Northern Virginia, Boston, St, Oregon, Durham
☆ Denver's Basic Income Project has been so successful it's getting more funding and an extension
  + stars: | 2024-01-25 | by ( Kenneth Niemeyer | Noah Sheidlower | ) www.businessinsider.com   time to read: +4 min
The Denver Basic Income Project just got an extension and more funding. The Denver Basic Income Project, which now provides monthly payments to 800 of the city's lowest-income households, announced it is extending its runtime for another six months. Many cities around the United States are experimenting with basic income projects to alleviate homelessness and support their most vulnerable residents. AdvertisementBut while basic income plans have largely shown success, not everyone is in favor of them, and many programs have drawn the ire of conservative lawmakers. "I am proud to endorse the Denver Basic Income Project and its vital role in our ongoing efforts to address homelessness and improve the lives of our residents."
Persons: it's, —, Mark Donovan, Donovan, Dia Broncucia, Justin Searls, Tonaeya Moore, Mike Johnston, Johnson Organizations: Service, Income, Colorado Trust, Center for Housing, Homelessness Research, University of Denver, Baltimore Young, Denver Locations: Denver, United States, Baltimore, Texas, Harris County, Houston, Iowa
☆ 2 participants in Denver's basic-income experiment say it's helped them buy a car, rent an apartment, and turn their lives around
  + stars: | 2023-10-21 | by ( Noah Sheidlower | ) www.businessinsider.com   time to read: +9 min
Through the Denver Basic Income Project, they received $6,500 up front and $500 monthly for a year. These payments helped them rent an apartment, buy a car, and improve their mental health, they said. How basic income worksOver the course of a year, the Denver Basic Income Project gives participants cash payments of varying amounts. The Denver Basic Income Project began in 2021 and was granted a $2 million contribution from the city. AdvertisementAdvertisementBroncucia and Searls participated in the Denver Basic Income Project.
Persons: Dia Broncucia, Justin Searls, —, Broncucia, Searls, Mark Donovan, Armando Generyo, Donovan Organizations: Income, Service, University of Denver's, Housing, Homelessness Research, Social Security Disability Insurance Locations: Denver, San Francisco, New York, Santa Fe , New Mexico, Vancouver , British Columbia
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