Ken Paxton sues again to block Harris County's latest guaranteed income program
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is again suing Harris County over its guaranteed income initiative, alleging that the latest version of the program still violates the Texas Constitution despite modifications officials made to pass muster.
Loudoun County guaranteed income pilot program voted down
After months of discussion and the adoption of similar programs by some of its neighbors, Loudoun County leadership voted down a guaranteed income pilot program. In a surprising turn of events, Loudoun County’s Board of Supervisors abandoned the pursuit of a new economic mobility pilot in a 3-5-1 vote.
Harris County attorney slams Texas AG Ken Paxton over lawsuit targeting latest guaranteed income program
Christian Menefee accused Paxton of "using people living in poverty as a means to score political points" after he challenged the guaranteed income program again.
Pilot program giving Minnesota artists guaranteed income extended to five years
Springboard for the Arts is adding 25 new rural artists to its program, which gives $500 a month, no strings attached. Researchers are closely watching.
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Despite backlash, guaranteed income pilot programs are lifting up Texas families
More than 150 guaranteed income pilots have launched in the U.S. since 2017, receiving funds from public and private sources. Recipients of guaranteed income funds have typically been new mothers, youth transitioning out of foster care, domestic violence survivors, and working families with low incomes.
13 countries with active universal basic income and guaranteed basic income programs
Countries like Kenya, Ireland, and the UK are experimenting with universal basic income or guaranteed basic income through active programs.
Guaranteed Income Pilot Fails Board Vote
County supervisors on Tuesday killed a proposal spearheaded by Supervisor Koran T. Saines (D-Sterling) to establish a pilot project giving 60 low-income residents $500 every month for 18 months.
Ken Paxton vs. Harris County: The battle over guaranteed income continues
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed suit against Harris County over its revised guaranteed income program, the second time Paxton has sued the county over the initiative, claiming the program is "unconstitutional.
Guaranteed income advocates rally in Denver for additional city funding
A coalition of organizations supporting guaranteed income gathered for a rally Wednesday to urge Denver officials to extend ...
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Rapper Gunna to lead guaranteed income program initiative in South Fulton hometown
A new guaranteed income program in South Fulton will give thirty families a thousand dollars a month for the next year. The program is led by recording artist Sergio Kitchens, also known as "Gunna." ...
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Prophet Stiggers Discusses Guaranteed Income Program With Gunna And Honoring Usher, LL Cool J At 2024 BMAC Gala
Willie “Prophet” Stiggers realized that the music industry is fueled by Black talent, but lacked an organization that ...
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100 Minnesota Artists Are Receiving Guaranteed Income for the Next Five Years
Springboard for the Arts is extending its pilot program for artists guaranteed income to five years for 100 artists in St. Paul and the area.