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Guaranteed Basic Income Pilot Programs Offer More Help Across The Country

When the pandemic exposed nationwide income inequality US government began advocating Guaranteed Basic Income at the local, state, and federal levels.
Guaranteed Basic Income Pilot Programs Offers More Help Across The Country (PHOTO: Fresh Economic Thinking)

When the pandemic exposed nationwide income inequality US government began advocating Guaranteed Basic Income at the local, state, and federal levels.

When the pandemic exposed nationwide income inequality US government began advocating Guaranteed Basic Income at the local, state, and federal levels.

Guaranteed Basic Income Pilot Programs Offer More Help Across The Country (PHOTO: The New Yorker)

The Guaranteed Basic Income In The US

As of today, Guaranteed Basic Income is popping up across the country. The action has already 100 mayors on board, and they’re getting county leaders to join the movement through Counties for a Guaranteed Income. Michael D. Tubbs the founder of GBI former mayor of Stockton, California, and special advisor on economic opportunity and mobility with California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office launched the first mayor-led program in Stockton by selecting 125 random people and guaranteeing them $500 a month for 24 months.

The Stockton Economic Empowerment Demonstration, also known as SEED, noted how participants spent the extra funds for repairs when their car is damaged, food, medical bills, and new shoes for their children. The pilot project concluded in February 2021. The Stanford Basic Income Lab has also mapped out pilot initiatives across the country.

Understanding More About Guaranteed Basic Income

guaranteed basic income is a direct cash payment from the government that provides people with money regardless of their job status to support their basic needs. The movement is implanted in racial justice and was first touted by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the Black Panther party.

According to the Basic Income Earth Network, a universal basic income differs, and provides everyone with a cash payment, on an individual basis, and without an employment requirement.

Here are some pilot programs across cities and counties that are experimenting with the idea.

  • In New Mexico, Santa Fe LEAP supplied $400 to young parents who earn less than 200% of the federal poverty level and desire to complete their education.
  • In Los Angeles, Basic Income Guaranteed: Los Angeles Economic Assistance Pilot, also known as BIG: LEAP is supplying 3,200 people with $1,000 a month for 1 year.
  • In Chicago, the Chicago Resilient Communities Pilot is providing 5,000 individuals with $500 monthly and the Cook County Promise Guaranteed Income program is also giving $500 per month to 3,250 people.

This has been proven an effective way to decrease the poverty rate in the US. Furthermore, there is no federal budget proposal for the guaranteed basic income pilot programs yet but the source of funds is from philanthropic donors and the American Rescue Plan Act.

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